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The James and Lily quiz

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2

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and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2

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Severus Snape's funniest moments

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1

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and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1

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## Showing Lockhart up at Duelling Club: 
Snape was clearly having so much fun here – from the way he made a fool out of the pompous Gilderoy Lockhart, to managing to get a dig in at Ron, to the innocent little shrug he gave when suggesting Malfoy as Harry’s duelling companion…

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## Snape’s excellent comeback to Harry’s rather silly answer
The Head of Slytherin was rather talented when it came to sarcasm and biting comments – he certainly proved that it is far from the lowest form of wit. And while we know that Snape was unfairly targeting Harry, his response was still pretty funny. 

>‘Let us ask Potter how we would tell the difference between an Inferius and a ghost.’
>The whole class looked round at Harry, who hastily tried to recall what Dumbledore had told him the night that they had gone to visit Slughorn. ‘Er – well – ghosts are transparent –’ he said.
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>‘Oh, very good,’ interrupted Snape, his lip curling. ‘Yes, it is easy to see that nearly six years of magical education have not been wasted on you, Potter. Ghosts are transparent.’
><br> *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince*

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## When Snape told everyone to turn to page 394 
Okay, so you might see this as more of an iconic scene as opposed to an outright hilarious one, but we still had to include it. Alan Rickman’s pointed delivery of the line ‘Turn to page 394’, never fails to make us smile…

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## The way he had the utmost sympathy for anyone wanting to poison Harry Potter 
Snape and Harry were never going to be best friends. But Snape revealing that he would understand anyone’s desire to poison young Harry was dark humour at its very best. 

>‘I wish to interrogate him!’ shouted Umbridge angrily, and Snape looked away from Harry back into her furiously quivering face. ‘I wish you to provide me with a potion that will force him to tell me the truth!’
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>‘I have already told you,’ said Snape smoothly, ‘that I have no further stocks of Veritaserum. Unless you wish to poison Potter – and I assure you I would have the greatest sympathy with you if you did – I cannot help you. The only trouble is that most venoms act too fast to give the victim much time for truth-telling.’
><br> *Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*

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## When he had enough of Harry and Ron’s chatting
While we definitely don’t condone violence, the comic timing of this scene was something else. Harry and Ron may have wanted to use their homework time to discuss the Yule Ball, but the Potions professor clearly had other ideas – Snape rolling up his sleeves before making his move was perfect.

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## The way he says obviously
Nobody can say the word obviously quite like Professor Snape. The way he managed to undermine Umbridge – not to mention his deadpan delivery – makes this one of the surly Potions Master’s funniest moments. 

>‘Now ... how long have you been teaching at Hogwarts?’ she asked, her quill poised over her clipboard.
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>‘Fourteen years,’ Snape replied. His expression was unfathomable. His eyes on Snape, Harry added a few drops to his potion; it hissed menacingly and turned from turquoise to orange.
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>‘You applied first for the Defence Against the Dark Arts post, I believe?’ Professor Umbridge asked Snape.
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>‘Yes,’ said Snape quietly.
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>‘But you were unsuccessful?’
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>Snape’s lip curled.
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>‘Obviously.’
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>Professor Umbridge scribbled on her clipboard.
><br>*Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*

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If you want to see Alan Rickman deliver that memorable line or just want to enjoy many other Snape moments – here’s an excellent compilation of Snape just being Snape.

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The dragons of the wizarding world quiz

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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Good luck!

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From majestic Hungarian Horntails to baby dragons called Norbert – it’s easy to see why Hagrid and Charlie Weasley are fans of these fantastic beasts. But what can you recall about the dragons of the wizarding world? Take our quiz and see…

Celebrate Slytherin pride

Slytherin House Pride Homepage Takeover (1)

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The best of Back to Hogwarts 2022

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It's been emotional! 

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Be sure to check out all of our other [Back to Hogwarts updates over at our official page.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/back-to-hogwarts-2022)

Dark Arts returns to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London for 2022 

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From Friday 23rd September to Sunday 6th November, fans stopping by Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter will be in for a fright, as the regular Dark Arts feature returns for a new year.

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In the Great Hall set, over 100 floating pumpkins will decorate the scene, with each Jack-o-Lantern face individually carved by the talented Prop Making Department.  You can also expect a traditional fare of red apples and cauldrons filled with lollipops to complete the spooky aesthetic. 

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New for the tour this year, you can discover the secrets of Professor Lupin’s Defence Against the Dark Arts lessons, learning the magic behind the Boggart-banishing charm Riddikulus, and even check out Neville’s grandmother’s iconic vulture hat, as modelled by Professor Snape in *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban*, to the delight of us all. 

But, as ever with Hallowe’en, alongside the treats there will always be tricks. Be wary as you walk through the Studio Tour’s sets, as Death Eaters will be present – ready to keep you on your toes with some menacing wand moves and dressed in the traditional dark robes and masks you’ll remember from the films. There’ll even be an opportunity to duel with the Death Eaters, using moves as choreographed by Paul Harris, who perfected the combat scenes during the Battle of Hogwarts in *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.* 

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You’ll also spot Lord Voldemort’s symbol projected throughout the Studio Tour for you to discover during your visit. Look out for the Dark Mark between the imposing trees of the Forbidden Forest or hidden within the turrets of the enchanting Hogwarts Castle model.

For those not afraid of a sticky situation, you’ll also get to observe some of the more disgusting elements of the wizarding world, as Studio Tour interactors will tell you the secrets behind the making of unicorn blood, troll snot and even the drool of Fluffy the three-headed dog. 

And if all that isn’t enough for the most dedicated of Hallowe’en lovers, the Studio Tour will also be reigniting its “Hogwarts After Dark” events on the 5th, 6th and 7th of October, where guests will be invited to a delicious feast, canapes and special potion-esque cocktails to really get into the spooky mood. And a Dark Arts evening truly wouldn’t be complete without a jaunt through the Forbidden Forest set where you’ll bump into Aragog and Buckbeak along the way. But don’t get too comfortable, for the Death Eaters will also be stalking these special evenings too...

Check out the [Studio Tour’s official website](https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/whats-on/dark-arts/) to learn more about this year’s festivities. 

Cursed Child celebrates 7 year anniversary: your latest updates on all territories 

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As *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* enjoys its latest worldwide anniversary, you can watch the various actors who play Harry Potter across the world get ready for their shows in this new montage. Take a look at all the current Harrys, as seen in London, New York, San Francisco, Melbourne, Hamburg, Toronto and Tokyo right here. 

Seven Harrys | Cursed Child 2022 Anniversary

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This weekend marks seven years since the award-winning production first opened in London’s West End, and since then, *Cursed Child* has been making waves across the globe, including new shows opening in Japan and Canada this year.

Alas, as some doors open, some must close, as it was revealed this week that the production of *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* in San Francisco is set to close 11th September, marking the show as the longest-running play in the history of the city. 

‘We are extremely proud of our San Francisco production,’ said producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender. ‘To be the longest running play in the city is an amazing achievement. We would like to thank all our cast, company and creative team for getting us to this incredible milestone. There is a rich culture of arts and theatre here, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to San Francisco audiences for embracing our play.’

To commemorate the closure, the San Francisco production will be putting on extra performances of the show, so fans who haven’t had a chance to see it yet can snap up tickets. [You can learn more about that from the official website.](https://sf.harrypottertheplay.com/)

Elsewhere, productions of *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* continue to cast their spell globally, currently playing to sold-out audiences at the Palace Theatre, London, UK; at the Lyric Theatre, New York, US; at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto, Canada; and at the TBS Akasaka ACT Theatre, Tokyo, Japan. The play has also broken records as the longest running play in Australia and Hamburg at the Princess theatre, Melbourne, Australia; and at the Mehr! Theater, Hamburg, Germany respectively. 

In fact, *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* has now been seen by over 5 million people worldwide. Have you immersed yourself in the eighth story yet? 

You can learn more about the play, including character guides, quizzes and behind-the-scenes videos at our [Cursed Child hub.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/cursed-child-collection)