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The most inspiring examples of love in the wizarding world

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## The many wonderful romantic relationships 
Well, we can’t talk about love without mentioning all the brilliant couples in the wizarding world. There were Molly and Arthur who’d had a strong and loving partnership since their days at Hogwarts. Ron and Hermione whose relationship had been a slow burn from best friends into something more. Tonks and Remus who had to break down barriers, including Remus’ low self-esteem stemming from being a werewolf, to eventually be together. And Bill and Fleur, whose powerful connection eventually managed to change his family’s preconceived notions about her. And these are just a handful of the strong pairings found in the wizarding world – there are so many other excellent illustrations of romantic love. Many of these couples (if not all) also had to overcome forces that were trying to keep them apart – whether those obstacles were external like the rise of Voldemort, or internal such as their own stubbornness. Yet ultimately, they all demonstrated the enduring power of love.

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## The love between families
If there is one example of love that really stands out, it is that of the families of the wizarding world. Whether they’re those related by blood or those that have chosen to be each other’s family. The Weasley clan definitely had a strong bond – even when it was tested by Percy’s estrangement. What made them doubly special, was how they were willing to welcome others into the fold with open arms (with the brief hesitation when it came to Fleur). Harry was welcomed as a bonus Weasley from when he was in first-year and Molly sent him one of her signature hand-knitted jumper for Christmas. And they weren’t the only family who truly demonstrated what love means – the Lovegoods also cared deeply for one another. When Luna was taken by the Death Eaters, Xenophilius would have done anything to get ger back, including going against all his principles and turning Harry over to the Death Eaters. There were also the Longbottoms who stuck together through adversity. There was Sirius who took his role as godfather to Harry incredibly seriously... we could go on and on. Though one thing is for certain, and that is family (in whatever form it took) was a powerful example of love in the wizarding world. 

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## The strong friendships in the magical world 
The power of friendship is something that should not be overlooked. After all, if it wasn’t for Harry Ron and Hermione’s bond, you could argue that Harry would not have been able to defeat Voldemort. Each of them brought something unique to their friendship, such as Harry’s bravery, Hermione’s cleverness and Ron’s loyalty. There is no doubt in our minds that they were always strongest when together. And they were by no means the only fantastic friendship to be found in the wizarding world. Seamus and Dean were rarely without one another for instance. Fred, George and Lee were the perfect pranking trio. Lily and Snape demonstrated you could be friends with someone from a different house. And without the four Marauders (yes, even Wormtail at one point), there would never have been the Marauder’s Map, which proved to be vital on more than one occasion. Platonic love can be just as strong as romantic love.

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## Witches, wizards and magical creatures 
One form of the love in the wizarding world, that we want to shine a light on, is the bond between humans and magical creatures. Hagrid was someone who perfectly encapsulated this. He adored creatures of all kinds and always saw the good in them – even when many others could not. It took a certain kind of person to be doe-eyed over an Acromantula, three-headed dog, baby dragon or a Blast-Ended Skrewt and happily raise them – yet Hagrid managed to. Another person who had a deep affection for all fantastic beasts was Newt Scamander. As a Magizoologist his whole life was dedicated to creatures, and he always showed them respect and kindness. From the beasts he kept in his case, to the menagerie in his basement, you know that every single one of them was cared for and valued. We think that the love Hagrid and Newt had for every creature was incredibly pure and other people in the wizarding world could have learnt a lot from them. 

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Hagrid sat outside of his hut playing the flute. Fang is lying on the grass in front of him.

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## The many sacrifices characters made
When Lily Potter was killed by Voldemort, she invoked an ancient and incredibly powerful magic… love. It was the love she had for her son that made her willing to sacrifice her own life to save his. And it was that love that not only saved Harry from the Killing Curse when he was an infant, but also protected him from Voldemort until he was seventeen years old.

And Lily wasn’t the only one prepared to sacrifice themselves for those they cared about, this was something Harry did too. At the end of the Battle of Hogwarts he willingly went to meet Voldemort in the Forbidden Forest – knowing he was walking to his death. He knew that if he surrendered, he would save his friends, chosen family and those that were fighting with him. Luckily, we know he survived a second time – but at that moment he certainly didn’t.

Finally, another quieter sacrifice that we have to mention was when Hermione erased her parents’ memories of her and sent them to Australia. It was her love for them that drove her to do this. She knew that it was the only way to keep them safe from Voldemort while she embarked on the hunt for Horcruxes. Though it must have been unbearably painful for her, it was also a very brave and selfless thing for her to do. 

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## Love for the wizarding world 
Both times when Voldemort tried to make a grab for power, there were plenty of people who decided to stand against him and tried to defend the wizarding world. Whether they were in the Order of the Phoenix, Dumbledore’s Army, or just opposed Voldemort’s abhorrent views, they did what they could to protect the world that they cherished. They didn’t want it to become something that was rooted in hatred, fear and disdain for those who weren’t pure-bloods. And while the magical world had its faults and was in no way perfect, there were many that loved it because it was their home, and worth defending from evil. 

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Seven of the most underrated friendships in the Harry Potter series

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## Lavender Brown and Parvati Patil 
One of the most enduring, if unnoticed, female friendships in the entire series had to be that of Lavender and Parvati. While the nature of the story meant we didn’t spend much time with them, the little we saw of their relationship only reinforced the idea that they did everything together. Whether they were racing their pencil cases while practicing Locomotion Charms, or hanging out with their favourite teacher Professor Trelawney, or simply having a giggle together, these two always seemed to be happiest when in each other’s presence. Though when Lavender started dating a certain Weasley, Parvati was a little embarrassed by her friend’s mushy behaviour. But once that was over, we think they would have gone right back to normal.

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## Seamus Finnigan and Dean Thomas
Dean and Seamus were another pair where one rarely seemed to be without the other. Their friendship was solid from the moment that they met. Even though they didn’t necessarily agree on everything – like the return of Voldemort – they didn’t allow it to come between them. We imagine it would have been horrible for them to have been separated during *The Deathly Hallows*, when Dean had to go on the run because of his unknown blood status. But the joy that they displayed when reunited before the Battle of Hogwarts was a testament to just how close they were.

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## Fred Weasley, George Weasley and Lee Jordan
While Fred and George were famous for being… well, Fred and George, the third member of their mischief-making gang was woefully overlooked. Whenever Fred and George were causing chaos, Lee was never far behind. The three of them got up to all sorts of hijinks from discovering secret passageways to annoying their teachers. And when the twins were playing in a Quidditch match, Lee was there supporting and giving his best (hilarious) commentary. Lee was as funny and as spirited as Weasley twins and was probably one of the only people that could keep up with them! The three of them had a friendship that we can’t help but be envious of.

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## Professor McGonagall, Professor Sprout and Professor Flitwick
These three professors seemed to be fond of one another after spending so many years together at Hogwarts. In fact, Sprout and McGonagall had even been pupils at Hogwarts at the same time (in different years). These three undoubtedly always had each other’s backs. When Umbridge took over Hogwarts, they trusted each other enough to have secret huddled discussions. When Umbridge unsuccessfully tried to get rid of a fellow teacher, Professor Trelawney, all three of them helped to escort her back into the school. And after Dumbledore’s death, they stood united in doing what was best for Hogwarts. This is a friendship we would have loved to have seen more of – especially if it meant we could find out all the interesting gossip that came out of the staff room…

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## Ginny Weasley and Hermione Granger
While we saw a lot of Ginny and Hermione throughout the series, their friendship was one that was often ignored. This pair had spent more time together in the background than we had realised. Though it makes sense, because whenever Hermione would stay with the Weasleys during the holidays, it was Ginny’s room she slept in. They must have used that opportunity to grow closer, and it appeared that Ginny would quite regularly confide in Hermione. When Ginny was trying to figure out what to do about her crush on Harry, it was Hermione that advised her. When Ron was shocked to discover that Ginny was dating Michael Corner, it turned out Hermione already knew. These two brilliant witches clearly got on, respected one another and had a strong friendship.

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## Garrick Ollivander and Luna Lovegood
Now, you might not think that these two would be natural companions – and you would probably be right – but the two of them went through something rather horrific together that forged a bond between them. In *The Deathly Hallows*, both Ollivander (who had knowledge Voldemort wanted) and Luna (whose father was speaking out against the new regime) were taken into captivity and held in the cellar of Malfoy Manor. There they had to spend countless days in the dark, dank room where they were almost certainly mistreated. However, when we hear Luna talking to Ollivander in their prison, her voice is reassuring, calm and doesn’t match the terrible circumstances that they find themselves in. We can imagine that this was a comfort to Ollivander. We know he did appreciate her company, as after they were rescued, he sent Luna a brand-new wand to replace her old one.

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## Argus Filch and Mrs Norris
Filch was a bad-tempered, cantankerous and often petty individual. However, all of that flew out the window when it was just him and his faithful cat, Mrs Norris. That cat meant everything to Filch and brought out the softer, more caring side of him – which many who attended Hogwarts probably didn’t think existed. He even called her ‘my sweet’ which we think is rather cute. These two had such a strong relationship and made an excellent team when it came to patrolling the corridors of Hogwarts in search of troublemakers. When Filch discovered that Mrs Norris had been Petrified in *Chamber of Secrets*, we couldn’t help but feel incredibly sad at his devastated reaction. So, we were rather pleased when this miserable old pair were reunited to live another miserable day.

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The Fiendishly Difficult Friendship Quiz

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An unofficial guide to making friends at Hogwarts

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## DO: share your sweets on the Hogwarts Express
When you meet someone, conversation can be tricky – even for the famous Boy Who Lived. What worked for Harry and Ron was bonding over sweets Harry bought from the trolley on the Hogwarts Express. Forget the weather, chatting about Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans were a great starting point that soon got them talking about their own families and the magical world. 

## DON’T: try to make friends by insulting other people
This was an error made by Draco Malfoy when he tried to befriend Harry Potter on their first train ride to Hogwarts. After insulting Ron and his family, his exact words here: ‘You’ll soon find out some wizarding families are much better than others, Potter. You don’t want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there.’ It didn’t go down well – he really should have offered Harry a Pumpkin Pasty instead. 

## DO: share any knowledge you have about Hogwarts

Starting at Hogwarts is overwhelming for everyone, but particularly for those from non-wizarding families. Sharing anything you’ve heard about the wizarding school is a must when making friends – even if it’s just admitting you don’t know very much at all! Ron often made Harry feel like he wasn’t alone in being a little out of his depth when it came to the Sorting Ceremony or lessons – sometimes it’s nice to go into the unknown together. 

## DON’T: whisper about all the spells you know already 

This is a Hermione Granger classic. We didn’t judge her for learning all the set texts off by heart before she’d even started school – if we could get our hands on Hogwarts: A History, we’d be reading it cover to cover before we arrived too. However, being mindful that others probably won’t appreciate you showing off all your bright, shiny knowledge before the very nerve-wracking Sorting Ceremony, might have got Hermione off to a better friendship start.

## DO: be proud when your newfound friends succeed
Though Harry and Ron found Hermione a bit of a know-it-all at the beginning, they soon learned to be proud of their friend for all the house points she won for Gryffindor, as well as the tight spots she saved them from (ahem Devil’s Snare). And Ron, a huge Quidditch fan – and probably a little bit jealous of Harry making it onto the house team –still put his new friendship first and was prouder than anyone that Harry became the youngest Seeker in a century. 

## DON’T: point out that one of your fellow students is a “nightmare”

This one is a Ron Weasley special. Not only is it unkind to call someone a “nightmare”, in Ron and Harry’s case it had some pretty catastrophic consequences. And sure, taking on a twelve-foot mountain troll finally brought the Golden Trio together, but a lot of that was down to luck! Ron calling Hermione a “nightmare” just goes to show that you shouldn’t judge anyone too early or call them names – you never know, you just might end up marrying them!

## DO: remember that there are more important things than books and cleverness

Hermione was very smart, and not just when it came to lessons. She had some words of wisdom for all of us when it came to friendship near the end of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. 

*‘Harry – you’re a great wizard, you know.’
‘I’m not as good as you,’ said Harry, very embarrassed, as she let go of him.
‘Me!’ said Hermione. ‘Books! And cleverness! There are more important things – friendship and bravery and – oh Harry – be careful!’*

Enough said, we reckon. Thanks Hermione, wisest witch of your age. 

## DON’T: forget to write to your friends over the summer holidays

As Harry found over the years, it’s tough being away from new friends and magic over the long summer holidays, particularly if you live with Muggles like the Dursleys. After an adventurous year, full of fun and friendship, remembering to send an owl or two letting your new friends know you’re still around will really help calm the nerves when September 1st arrives and you need someone to save you a seat… 

## DO: remember to be yourself
Harry, Ron and Hermione couldn’t be more different, but they soon become the closest of wizarding trios. Making new friends is all about being yourself. And even if it takes a while – like Hermione – when you find the right friends, they’ll love you exactly as you are. And that’s pretty – well – magical.

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Immerse yourself in the first Harry Potter book with our brand-new Starting Harry Potter hub 

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This year marks 25 years since J.K. Rowling's first Harry Potter book was published – introducing several generations to Harry’s adventures at Hogwarts. But is there a young person in your life who has yet to discover the magic of the wizarding world? We have a fun digital treat for you and them this summer that is the perfect entry point. 

Introducing [StartingHarryPotter.com](http://startingharrypotter.com/?utm_source=wwd_web&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=shp-2022), our new interactive space for children and parents, carers or teachers alike to enjoy all the elements of the first book in an enchanting new way. 

If you are brand new to J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World, this handy website will serve as your friendly guide on what to expect (complete with a checklist of everything you’ll need) and an opportunity to read the first chapter of the book online. Or, if you prefer, you can listen to the first chapter via the UK audiobook, as lovingly narrated by Stephen Fry.

The hub will have a selection of games to partake in, such as Remembrall Rush, where you can test your memory, or Trapdoor Trials, which will quiz you on a series of interesting conundrums. You can also design your very own Hogwarts crest or flip through our miniature interactive polls to impart your own thoughts on the wizarding world. Our snackable Harry Potter guides will help newcomers educate themselves swiftly, such as pronunciation guides (Hermione’s name used to get us too!) or fast-track summaries on Quidditch and the Hogwarts houses.  

We’ll also have the usual slew of puzzles and quizzes to keep you on your toes too, alongside craft tutorials for all you budding creatives out there. Our friends, Bloomsbury and Scholastic, who publish Harry Potter in the UK and US respectively, have also contributed to the Starting Harry Potter hub, with an assortment of activities for you to try out with others. There will even be a section for fans to send in Harry Potter artwork for us ([try it out here!](https://submit.startingharrypotter.com/)) to display as proudly as a portrait on a Hogwarts wall. 

Worried your wizarding world knowledge isn’t tip-top yet? Never fear, our Discover section will give you a potted (mind the pun) history of key characters, spells, objects or location syou encounter in the first book. Then you can play our challenges to your heart’s content. 

We don’t just have the hub for you to enjoy, either. To celebrate Starting Harry Potter, the first Harry Potter audiobook is available to stream free on Alexa from Audible in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese, beginning on July 1st and through August 15th by saying: “Alexa, read Harry Potter Book One.”

So, there you have it. And to all you Harry Potter experts out there who are the sort to get 112% on a Charms exam, we won’t blame you if you fancy starting the Harry Potter books from the very beginning too and visiting our hub also. It is the 25th anniversary, after all!

Visit [StartingHarryPotter.com](http://startingharrypotter.com?utm_source=wwd_web&utm_medium=nav&utm_campaign=shp-2022) today for a bewitching interactive experience. Maybe Muggle technology isn’t so bad after all. And if you want to submit any artwork, please do! [Right here.](https://submit.startingharrypotter.com/)

While you’re with us, you can [register with the Harry Potter Fan Club](https://my.wizardingworld.com/login) today to get sorted into your Hogwarts house or discover other things about your wizarding identity. You can also download our Harry Potter Fan Club app, the perfect tool for wannabe wizards on the go. 

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Bloomsbury celebrate 25th anniversary of Philosopher’s Stone with special edition book and asking fans their top memories 

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We’re sure UK-based Harry Potter fans remember the first book well – that big scarlet train, Harry’s inquisitive face... and now, you can revisit it, 25 years on, with this special version produced by Bloomsbury, with some additional features, such as drawings from J.K. Rowling’s archive and the original iconic cover art by Thomas Taylor. 

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You can learn more about this [edition from Bloomsbury here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/linkout?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bloomsbury.com/uk/harry-potter-and-the-philosophers-stone--25th-anniversary-edition-9781526646651/)

Bloomsbury also asked a selection of fans to dig into their Pensieves and extract their early memories of the first book, some of which you can watch below. 


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In the video, we meet fans such as Ben, who learnt to ‘accept yourself, love yourself’ from the books. Charlotte talks about her dyslexia growing up but says that Harry Potter helped her get through it. “That book opened up a relationship for me with literature. I will forever be grateful for the accessibility the Harry Potter books offered me,” she says. 

Bloomsbury also chatted to fans like Catie, who reminisced about “struggling to fit in at school because I was more interested in books and knowledge than sport”, while Amy told a moving tale about finding the books after falling behind at school after heart surgery. “I had never read a full book before (outside of school) and the thought of reading was daunting. But I decided to give it a go. I slowly read the 1st book, which took me about 3 months (my reading and writing was still very behind back then) but I loved every word.”

Inspired, we also decided to take a little trip down memory lane and asked our followers for some of their memories too. We just simply can’t have enough of your stories! 

Susan on Facebook picked a favourite moment we’re sure you can relate to: “I was hooked from the first page but my favourite part is when Hagrid blasts the door open on that island shack, tells Harry he is a wizard and tells Dursley to go stuff it. Then off they go in that row-boat to the start of Harry's amazing new life.”

Laura on Instagram said: “I picked up my copy from a school car boot sale wen the third book had just been released and I got hooked on the magic. I found out years later this was a first edition.” 

Vale on Twitter said: “I was 7 years old when I found *Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone* under the Christmas tree. I read it during holidays, and I was so into it that I played scenes with my sister. We used what we had for costumes and props (magic wands were straws wrapped in aluminium paper.”

25 years on, and people still remember the exact moment they entered the wizarding world. Here’s to a very special silver anniversary – and onwards to the next! 

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Pottermore Publishing and Ximalaya release the first Chinese versions of the Harry Potter audiobooks

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Pottermore Publishing have collaborated with one of the world’s largest audiobook platforms, Shanghai-based Ximalaya, to create the first ever Chinese recordings of the Harry Potter stories. All seven books are set to be released starting with *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone*, which was launched in full on the 21st June 2022, with the rest of the books set to follow in daily, episodic instalments.

Excitingly, these new audiobooks are the first time that the Harry Potter stories have been recorded with sound effects and a specially commissioned musical score. And if that’s not enough, these new versions, created by the critically acclaimed Voice Gem studio in Beijing, feature three voice actors that help to bring the stories to life. With a narrator and one voice actor each for the male and female characters, these are set to be dynamic retellings of these beloved books. 

This new project wouldn’t be complete without some stunning artwork either. Design house Daxi have risen to the challenge and created fantastic new jackets for each of the audiobooks. These illustrations have not only incorporated beautiful and traditional Chinese artistic principles but have also stayed true to the stories – as demonstrated in our sneak peek below.

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As you can see, the artwork for *Philosopher’s Stone* includes the iconic Hogwarts Express, the golden trio as well as nods to key details within the book. From flying keys to wizard chess, to the Sorting Hat – there is no doubt that this cover has managed to capture the magic of the first story while maintaining a unique and innovative charm. 

It’s set to be an exciting time for Harry Potter fans in China! Following the release of the audiobook version of *Philosopher’s Stone*, fans can expect the immersive magic to continue with the rest of the stories until early spring 2023. 