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The best dogs of the wizarding world 

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> The rock cakes almost broke their teeth, but Harry and Ron pretended to be enjoying them as they told Hagrid all about their first lessons. Fang rested his head on Harry’s knee and drooled all over his robes. 
>*Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone*
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Hagrid’s beloved boarhound Fang was probably Hagrid’s least ferocious animal friend, and for that, we thank him. In fact, the not-so-aptly named Fang seemed terrified of Hagrid’s interest in dangerous things – whelping in fear whenever he had to take a little trip to the Forbidden Forest. Fair play, Fang. If anything, the dog was probably more sensible than Hagrid – and was usually to be found in his basket, being moody about various situations, usually drooling. Fang, we’re right there with you, buddy.
 
## Fluffy

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> Hermione had got both her breath and her bad temper back again. 
> ‘You don’t use your eyes, any of you, do you?’ she snapped. ‘Didn’t you see what it was standing on?’ 
> ‘The floor?’ Harry suggested. ‘I wasn’t looking at its feet, I was too busy with its heads.’ 
>*Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone*
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If three is a crowd, then every day was a busy day for Fluffy the dog – a three-headed canine Hagrid bought from a bloke in the pub, naturally. Fluffy was a key character in *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone*, of course, protecting a mysterious trapdoor and scaring the living daylights out of Harry, Ron and Hermione. Despite having three heads and being larger than your average hound, however, Fluffy could have his adorable moments, such as falling asleep to the sound of music.

Fluffy shares its distinct physical attributes with the Greek mythological creature Cerberus, another three-headed dog, who guarded the gates to the underworld. 

## Sirius

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> For one brief moment, the great black dog reared on to its hind legs and placed its front paws on Harry’s shoulders, but Mrs Weasley shoved Harry away towards the train door, hissing, ‘For heaven’s sake, act more like a dog, Sirius!’ 
>*Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*
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This one might be somewhat of an anomaly, but we saw so much of Sirius Black in his dog form it seems unfair not to mention him. Taking the guise of a shaggy black dog in his Animagus state, Sirius was able to use his animal disguise to move around undetected after his escape from Azkaban. Of course, he did slip up a few times – such as getting on his hind legs to try and give Harry a slightly human-looking hug once. But still, as a dog, Sirius was able to move around freely, just as he should have been able to do as a human if justice had been served. 

Of course, Sirius’s Animagus form as a dog makes perfect sense, seeing as his name is taken from the Dog Star.

## Ripper

> By the time he got back to the kitchen, Aunt Marge had been supplied with tea and fruitcake and Ripper was lapping noisily in the corner. Harry saw Aunt Petunia wince slightly as specks of tea and drool flecked her clean floor. Aunt Petunia hated animals. 
> *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban* 
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Alright, even though Ripper was certainly not the friendliest of dogs, it wouldn’t be fair to exclude him here. After all, it’s likely that Vernon Dursley’s sister Aunt Marge encouraged Ripper’s more vicious ways with her own vicious personality – not to mention the constant feeding of brandy. [J.K. Rowling has said in the past that she regrets giving Aunt Marge bulldogs](/writing-by-jk-rowling/marge-dursley) – as her sister had a lovely one as a pet. Maybe with another owner, Ripper would’ve been a stand-up chap. 

## Other doggy facts from the wizarding world 

- Of course, beyond the doggy characters, there was the constant presence of canines in the wizarding world, including a magical version: a Crup. That’s a dog (resembling a Jack Russell terrier) with a forked tail. 

- Thanks to one particular dog, a group of Muggles accidentally stumbled upon a Portkey (disguised as an old trainer) that took them to a Celestina Warbeck concert. Of course, their memories were appropriately modified, but kudos to the dog in question who gave the Muggles quite an interesting evening.

- Aunt Marge once got Harry dog biscuits as a gift – because that’s just the sort of lady she was.

- A dog-shaped symbol is called a ‘Grim’ in Divination – a figure known as the sign of death. When a similar-looking dog started tailing Harry in *Prisoner of Azkaban*, he thought the worst – but thankfully, the dog Harry kept seeing around Hogwarts happened to be Sirius in Animagus form. Blame the typical morbid behaviour of Professor Trelawney scaring teenagers.

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If you want to meet Fang again in Chapter Nine, you can [watch Alison Sudol and Dan Fogler reading 'The Midnight Duel' any time you like here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-midnight-duel "MD").

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Tawny, Screech, Barn, Brown or Snowy – why choose when you can make them all with this hoot of a crafting video!

Harry’s owl, Hedwig, kept him company throughout his time at Hogwarts, and was also his only friendly companion whilst he spent long summer holidays with the Dursleys. 

Now you can learn to make your very own owl. Watch the video below and find out how ...

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Our favourite couple moments from Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione in Cursed Child

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## When Ron asked Hermione to marry him again
We were absolutely thrilled to see that not only did Ron and Hermione have an excellent marriage, but they still hadn’t lost their ability for witty banter. So, when Ron realised that in another reality he and Hermione weren’t even together, he decided that would not do and they would have to renew their vows. What makes this moment so brilliant, is that even when this couple are doing something as romantic as deciding to get married again, they still can’t help but delightfully bicker.

>__Ron__
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>Shut up. Will you shut up for once? I want to do one of those marriage renewal things I’ve read about. Marriage renewal. What do you think?
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>__Hermione__ *(melting slightly)*
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>You want to marry me again?
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>__Ron__
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>Well, we were only young when we did it the first time and I got very drunk and – well, to be honest, I can’t remember much of it and ... the truth is – I love you Hermione Granger – and whatever time says – I’d like the opportunity to say so in front of lots of other people. Again. Sober.
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>*She looks at him, she smiles, she pulls him to her, she kisses him.*
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>__Hermione__
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>You’re sweet.
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>__Ron__
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>And you taste of toffee.
> *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

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## When Ginny told Harry she knew he would do the right thing
One of the greatest strengths of Harry and Ginny as a couple was that they always believed in each other. Despite Harry getting it disastrously wrong with Albus, the night before he headed off to Hogwarts for a new term, Ginny knew that he would put it right – she has that much faith in him. This moment also gave us an insight into just how well this pair knew each other and we enjoyed that at this point, Ginny could practically read Harry’s mind.

>__Ginny__
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>So that’s what’s upsetting you? The night before Hogwarts, it’s never a good night if you don’t want to go. Giving Al the blanket. It was a nice try.
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>__Harry__
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>It went pretty badly wrong from there. I said some things Ginny . . .
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>__Ginny__
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>I heard.
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>__Harry__
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And you’re still talking to me? 
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>__Ginny__
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>Because I know that when the time is right you’ll say sorry. That you didn’t mean it. That what you said concealed – other things. You can be honest with him Harry . . . that’s all he needs.
> *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

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## When Ron tried to protect Hermione
Draco Malfoy was awful to Hermione at school and Ron remembers. We loved that he wanted to stand up for his wife and put Malfoy in his place. We also enjoyed how this moment reminded us of their schooldays – as Ron had always hated the way Malfoy treated Hermione and often stood up for her. What we loved even more, is that when Hermione reminded Ron that she could in fact stand up for herself and that he needed to remember they were now all on the same side… Ron listened.

>__Draco__
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>Can I just say ...
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>__Ron__
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>Malfoy, you may be all chummy chummy with Harry, and you may have produced a relatively nice child, but you’ve said some very unfair things to and about my wife . . .
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>__Hermione__
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>And your wife doesn’t need you fighting her battles for her.
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>*Hermione looks witheringly at Ron. Ron takes the hit.* 
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>__Ron__
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>Fine. But if you say one thing about her or me . . .
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>__Draco__
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>You’ll do what, Weasley?
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>__Hermione__
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>He’ll hug you. Because we’re all on the same team, aren’t we Ron?
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>__Ron__ *(hesitating in the face of her unwavering gaze)*
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>Fine. I, um, I think you’ve got really nice hair. Draco.
> *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

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## When Ginny took Harry’s hand when he had to relive the past
We can’t begin to imagine what it would be like to relive the death of your parents after so many years and not be able to do anything to stop it. When Harry found himself in this situation it was undoubtedly distressing and overwhelming. Ginny recognised this too and took Harry’s hand to support him. When it became too much for Harry, she helped to hold him up. While taking someone’s hand may seem like a small gesture, we believe it reminded Harry that he is not alone, that he is loved and it was exactly what he needed.

>*Ginny takes Harry’s hand.*
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>__Ginny__
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>You don’t have to watch, Harry. We can go home.
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>__Harry__
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>I’m letting it happen . . . of course I have to watch.
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>__Hermione__
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>Then we’ll all witness it.
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>__Ron__
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>We’ll all watch.
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>*We hear unfamiliar voices . . .*
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>__James__ *(from off)*
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>Lily, take Harry and go! It’s him! Go! Run! I’ll hold him off . . .
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>*There is a blast, and then a laugh.*
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>You keep away, you understand – you keep away.
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>__Voldemort__ *(from off)* 
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>Avada Kedavra!
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>*Harry flinches as green light flashes around the auditorium.*
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>*Albus takes his hand. Harry grasps hold of it. He needs it.*
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>__Albus__
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>He did everything he could.
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>*Ginny rises beside Harry, and takes his other hand. He leans into them, they’re holding him up now.*
> *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

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## When Hermione declared her love for Ron
We can’t stand the fact that in other realities Hermione and Ron aren’t a couple and they evidently couldn’t either. When Hermione, Ron, Snape and Scorpius found themselves in a tricky spot, Hermione bravely decided to sacrifice herself to give the others a chance to escape. But before she did, she had something she needed to say to Ron…

>__Hermione__ *(she realises what she has to do)*
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>They’re after me, not any of you.
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>Ron. I love you and I always have. But the three of you need to run. Go. Now.
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>__Ron__
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>What?
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>__Scorpius__
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>What?
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>__Ron__
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>Can we talk about the love thing first?
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>__Hermione__
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>This is still Voldemort’s world. And I am done with it. Reversing the next task will change everything.
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>__Scorpius__
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>But they’ll kiss you. They’ll suck out your soul.
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>__Hermione__
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>And then you’ll change the past. And then they won’t. Go. Now.
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>*The Dementors sense them. From all sides screaming shapes descend.*
> *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

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## And Ron decides to stay, and they face the Dementor’s kiss
Ron deciding to stay in this moment proved that he and Hermione were always meant to be. After she declared her love for him and tried to send him to safety, he refused to leave her – despite being terrified. We thought it was incredibly moving that before they succumbed to the Dementor’s Kiss, they were finally honest with each other and wished for the life they should have had. Their first and final kiss was completely heart-breaking.

>__Hermione__
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>You’re supposed to be going, too.
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>__Ron__
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>Well, they are after me a bit and I really am in quite a lot of pain. And, you know, I’d rather be here. Expecto—
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>*As he reaches up to cast the spell, Hermione stops his arm.*
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>__Hermione__
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>Let’s keep them here and give the boy the best chance we can.
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>*Ron looks at her and then nods sadly.*
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>__Hermione__
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>A daughter.
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>__Ron__
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>And a son. I liked that idea too.
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>*He looks around – he knows his fate.*
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>I’m scared.
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>__Hermione__
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>Kiss me.
>
>*Ron thinks and then does. And then the two are yanked apart. And pinned to the ground. And we watch as a golden-whitish haze is pulled from their bodies. They have their souls sucked from them. And it is terrifying.*
> *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

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## When Harry refuses a toffee in solidarity with Ginny
Getting older comes with its own set of challenges – something that Harry and Ginny were clearly aware of. At some point they had obviously both agreed to go on a health kick (how very sensible) and therefore had given up sugar. What we thought was brilliant, and a real testament to their relationship, was that when Harry was offered a tempting toffee in Hermione’s office in secret (and Ginny would never need to know) he turned it down. Now that is solidarity.

>__Hermione__
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>Do you fancy a toffee? Don’t tell Ron.
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>__Harry__
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>You’re changing the subject.
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>__Hermione__
> 
>I truly am. Toffee?
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>__Harry__
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>Can’t. We’re off sugar at the moment.
>
>*Beat.*
>You know, you can get addicted to that stuff? 
> *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

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Love & Patronuses: how does love impact a Patronus?

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As ‘the majority of witches and wizards are unable to produce Patronuses, it’s no wonder that they are shrouded in so much mystery. And the effect of love on Patronuses is one of the most intriguing features of all. But as Harry, Ron and Hermione know so well, if you’re going to try to solve a mystery, you’re going to need some clues. Let’s look at some Patronus case studies… 

*Hold up! Best wait until you’ve finished all the Harry Potter books before you read this article, it has more spoilers than Lockhart received Valentine’s cards…*

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### Case study 1: Nymphadora Tonks

It was Snape that first mentioned the change to Tonks’s Patronus in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. When Malfoy attacked Harry on the Hogwarts Express and left him immobile under the Invisibility Cloak, Tonks found him and escorted him back up to the school. When they met Snape at the Hogwarts gates, he commented to Tonks: ‘I was interested to see your new Patronus.’ And then, unkindly: ‘I think you were better off with the old one… The new one looks weak.’

Tonk’s’ original Patronus was a jackrabbit – an animal similar in size and form to Luna Lovegood’s silver hare - but the Patronus Harry saw as they made their way up to Hogwarts was ‘an immense silvery four-legged creature’. A wolf, as it turned out that exactly matched the form of Remus Lupin’s Patronus.

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## Case study 2: Severus Snape

Severus Snape might have been rude to Tonks, but love had a long-lasting and – let’s be honest – tear-jerking effect on his own Patronus too. It wasn’t until after Snape’s death and the heart-breaking revelations in ‘The Prince’s Tale’ chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows that we learnt its shape. A doe. And in his final battle with Lord Voldemort, Harry explained the significance of this to his adversary, and to us: ‘Snape’s Patronus was a doe,’ said Harry, ‘the same as my mother’s, because he loved her for nearly all of his life, from the time when they were children’.

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## Case study 3: Hermione Granger 

‘Hermione’s Patronus, a shining silver otter, was gambolling around her. They are sort of nice, aren’t they?’ she said, looking at it fondly.’ We loved hearing that Hermione’s Patronus had such a carefree way of gambolling about her, given that she was so often solving mysteries, getting ahead on homework and researching complicated potions in the library. But then again, according to eighteenth-century Charms researcher Professor Catullus Spangle, ‘the Patronus is the awakened secret self that lies dormant until needed’.  Was there some other hidden meaning in Hermione’s otter Patronus though? A meaning related to her feelings for a certain red-headed Gryffindor, perhaps? 

We don’t know for sure but otters and weasels belong to the same mammal family (the Mustelidae). Is it really coincidence that Hermione ends up marrying into the Weasley family and her Patronus is a otter? Plus, Ron’s family home was in Ottery St Catchpole. Ottery? Otter? Perhaps Hermione and Ron’s love was reflected in their Patronuses after all?


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Although Lily and Snape’s doe Patronuses matched, Severus’s love was devastatingly unrequited. Lily’s true love was James Potter, who, although Lily once told him ‘I wouldn’t go out with you if it was a choice between you and the giant squid’, she ended up marrying the untidy-haired Quidditch player after they left Hogwarts. Their connection and love showed through their Patronuses in a different way to an exact match like Tonks and Lupin. Lily’s husband’s Patronus was a stag, the male form of her doe. The stag and doe complemented each other rather than matched. Interestingly, James’s Animagus form was also a stag, hence his school nickname: Prongs. 

##  Case study 5: Harry Potter 

Our last case study looks at the Boy Who Lived himself, who discovered that his Patronus was a stag in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This stag matched both his father’s Animagus form and his Patronus, and was the male form of his mother’s doe Patronus. Harry ‘s Patronus is perhaps an illustration that a Patronus form isn’t just influenced by romantic love, but also love for family, and in his case particularly those loved ones you have lost. Harry thought himself stupid to have believed the stag Patronus he saw at the lake in Prisoner of Azkaban was his father. But Dumbledore reassured him: ‘You think the dead we have loved ever truly leave us?’


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## The protective magic of love

Our case studies have shown us how great an impact love can have on a Patronus, whether that be an influence on its shape or a change to an already settled form. The Patronus is, after all, on its most fundamental level, ‘a pure, protective magical concentration of happiness and hope’. Happiness and hope, with which love often walks arm in arm. 

Besides the Patronus, love as a magical protection was seen in many different forms throughout the wizarding world, perhaps the most important that of Lily’s love protecting Harry as a baby, allowing him to survive and later defeat Lord Voldemort. Dumbledore had – as always – some wise words to say on the matter.

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In *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone*, Dumbledore told Harry: ‘to have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection for ever’. But it isn’t just being loved that protected Harry, Dumbledore insisted to Harry in Half-Blood Prince: ‘You are protected, in short, by your ability to love!’ It seems that if we love and are loved in return, we are protected two-fold. 

Looking at our case studies and the wider wizarding world, it isn’t so much of a surprise that love has the power to influence a Patronus, especially when love has the power to protect wizards and witches, just like those mysterious silver guardians.

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Watch the first trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

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__Naturally – you can expect spoilers for the first two Fantastic Beasts films below...__

There are a lot of exciting things to watch out for in the first trailer for *Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore* – from new beasts, the first look at Mads Mikkelsen as Gellert Grindelwald and the return of some of our favourite characters and creatures (hello Pickett!). Before we jump into breaking down all the fantastic things we have seen, watch the trailer here. 


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The trailer may have given us a glimpse at what to expect in the upcoming film, but it still raises a lot of curious questions. Though one thing is for certain, we can’t wait to dive back into the wonders of the wizarding world again…

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The very first shot of the new trailer gives us a glimpse of that beloved castle – so we can safely assume we will be stepping into the halls of Hogwarts once again, like we did in *Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald*. What mysteries await us behind those castle walls this time?

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This was a pleasant surprise – while we expected to see the younger Dumbledore feature in this film (the title does include his name after all), it was fun to see the Albus Dumbledore that we all recognise from the Harry Potter films too. It was interesting to see the wizard he is and the wizard he eventually becomes. And of course – the beard progression! 


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We would recognise those sloping snow-capped roofs anywhere. Newt and Theseus appear to be making a trip to Hogsmeade to find Albus Dumbledore. But why are they meeting him there? And will there be Butterbeer?

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Newt and Theseus might be looking for Albus Dumbledore, but first they come across another member of the family instead. The inside of that pub looks very like the inside of the Hog’s Head, and we all know who works there. And as he introduces himself as Dumbledore’s brother, we think it is safe to assume that this is the one and only Aberforth. He definitely looks more rugged and casual than his older sibling, which is very much in keeping with what we already knew about his character. We wonder what role he has to play in the story.

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## Mads Mikkelsen as Grindelwald holding the Elder Wand

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Mads Mikkelsen has arrived! In this image, Grindelwald is looking very dapper with his suit and tie, but there is no doubt he still cuts a menacing figure. We do know that he is holding the Elder Wand – we’d recognise its distinctive shape anywhere. But what is he doing with it? Is he pulling a memory from the person in front of him?

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## Pickett is back! And where are he and Newt trekking?

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We are thrilled to see our favourite Bowtruckle is back, and he looks as though he’s thoroughly involved in this new adventure. We briefly see him and his favourite wizard, Newt, trekking through what could be a jungle or a rainforest. What has brought them there? Where are they going? And why are they all on their own?

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## Bunty is here! It looks like she might be in Germany…

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We only saw her briefly in *The Crimes of Grindelwald*, but Bunty is back! Is that Newt’s case with his magical menagerie that she is carrying?  We know she is part of the team who are planning to take down Grindelwald, but where is she going? The sign behind her would suggest she might be somewhere in Germany.

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We briefly saw Nurmengard at the very end of the last film – with Grindelwald, Credence and Queenie all being there. We know that before it was a prison, it was a place that Grindelwald inhabited. Will we get to see a little bit more of this sinister structure… and who might be inside?

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As well as some familiar faces fighting Grindelwald, there are a couple of characters who are new members of that team too! The ‘descendant of a very old wizarding family’, is Leta Lestrange’s half-brother Yusuf Kama. The witch we see is also somebody we have briefly met before in *The Crimes of Grindelwald*, a professor at Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Eulalie “Lally” Hicks – we expect that she’s no slouch when it comes to magic.

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We catch a glimpse of a (rather stylish) train racing through a snowy scene. On board we spy Newt, Jacob, Lally, Kama, Theseus and even Bunty. Where are they all headed? And why have they all joined forces with one another? We know that they are the team that Dumbledore has assembled to stop Grindelwald, but we are curious why he would choose this ragtag group for such a task.

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## Credence (or possibly Aurelius Dumbledore?) has a new look

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Is that a phoenix that is flying towards Credence? Is that a sign that Grindelwald wasn’t lying to him, and he is, in fact, Aurelius Dumbledore, as was revealed at the end of the last film? Phoenixes are meant to be drawn to that family. However, all that aside, the most important thing we spy in this clip is Credence’s new hairdo. Just look at those long, flowing locks! He looks far removed from the scared young man we met in the first instalment.

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## A bittersweet Jacob and Queenie moment

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Oh, Jacob and Queenie. We love these two but by the end of the last film, they couldn’t have been further away from one another. Does this clip suggest a glimmer of hope for the pair? They appear to be standing in Jacob’s bakery – yet their expressions don’t really suggest a joyful reunion. Or is this a flashback to a time before Queenie joined Grindelwald’s cause? We do believe we’ve seen that pink ensemble before… Though their relationship seems to have everything stacked against them, we can’t help but root for these two.

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## Dumbledore holding the blood oath he made with Grindelwald

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We know that Dumbledore was unable to move against Grindelwald because of this blood oath. Luckily Newt’s resourceful Niffler managed to swipe it from the Dark wizard at the end of the last film. Can Dumbledore destroy it? Does he even want to? And if he does, will he be willing to go up against someone he once cared so deeply for?

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## Newt and Theseus showing off their best moves!

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Newt and Theseus appear to be in some kind of cave surrounded by crab-like creatures. Are they Fire Crabs or something else entirely? We must say, we are really enjoying the pair of them pulling out their best crabwalk. This could be a whole new dance craze – if only Theseus would learn to swivel a bit more delicately.

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Our favourite Muggle has a wand! It can’t be real… can it? However, he does seem to be wielding it. While we know that Dumbledore asked Newt to give it to him – we don’t know the reason behind that decision. He also appears to be going up against Queenie – but is he fighting her or trying to get closer to her? Surely, he’s not casting ‘*Accio* Queenie’! Whatever is going on, he doesn’t look very happy about the situation.

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## Queenie seems to have embraced the darkness

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The whimsical and sweet Queenie seems to be long gone. Instead, she looks steely and determined and is possibly the one causing the magical disturbance here. Her wardrobe has also gone from sugary and pastel hues to black – is this a sign that she has fully embraced Grindelwald and Dark magic? Although this more gothic style is fabulous to look at – we also hope the Queenie that we know and love hasn’t been lost entirely.

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## Oh no! Dumbledore and Credence appear to be fighting

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If this clip is anything to go by, Grindelwald has managed to get inside Credence’s head. Why else would he be fighting Dumbledore? Has Dumbledore moved away from wanting to protect Credence? Or is he merely defending himself from an attack? And how did the pair of them get to this point?

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## What is this giant cylinder and where is it taking people?

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The only thing we know about this mysterious object is that it is in a ‘room we require’ according to Newt – surely this is a reference to the famous Room of Requirement at Hogwarts? But even then, what it is for? Only Dumbledore seems to know. The one guess we could make about it, is that it might be some form of transportation? Both Dumbledore and Jacob seemed to be sucked up into the swirling cylinder – but where on earth did they go?

The other curious thing we noticed was the circle of cases that happen to look just like Newt’s. Is his there? Does that explain why Bunty had one that looked like his? Was it in fact a decoy? And what is the significance of placing them in front of this object?

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## What is this creature? And who does it have in its clutches?

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In this shot, it looks like we’re encountering a new beast, soaring through a rainforest or jungle area. It’s not like anything we have come across before. It’s like a cross between a bird and a dinosaur with magnificent red wings. At the very least, it’s no Muggle creature. It appears to have someone in the clutches of its long tail too. Who is that? Could it be Newt? And where are they? Surely there are more appropriate methods of transportation...

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Finally, we are ridiculously excited to see Jacob eating a meal in the Great Hall of Hogwarts. He looks to be deep in conversation with some Hogwarts students – and he is still holding his wand! We wonder whether he is the only Muggle to step foot inside this famous castle? Hogwarts is famously hidden from those without magic, so what exception was made for Jacob?

Keep visiting WizardingWorld.com or [register](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register) with us and remember to opt-in to our newsletter for more updates on the *Fantastic Beasts* films as and when we have them. We hope you loved this first glimpse as much as we did! 

Watch the first trailer for Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts and find out how to watch the show wherever you are

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Many members of the cast ([including your three main stars](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/cast-members-feature-in-retrospective-for-harry-potter-twentieth-anniversary-return-to-hogwarts)!) from the Harry Potter films have come back together for a festive reunion – congregating in many of the film sets where they used to work together at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. This unique television event includes brand new cast discussions and personal annecdotes, insights from the creative team behind the magic, and comments from the creator of this magical world, J.K. Rowling.

We dare you not to cry at this first trailer for *Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts*. 


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And if that trailer wasn’t enough, here are two never before seen clips to keep you going…

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Now, you are most likely wondering where (and when) you can watch the show in your territory. Here’s our handy list of what we know so far. 

## How to watch Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts in the US

From midnight on 1st January 2022, Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts will be shown on HBO Max. 

## How to watch Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts in the UK

You can watch the show on 1st January both on Sky Max and Sky Showcase live – and you can catch up via Sky and NOW on demand.

## How to watch Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts in Italy

The show will be available on the temporary channel Sky Cinema Harry Potter and on Sky Uno live, and you can catch up via Sky and NOW on demand – launching 1st January.

## How to watch Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts in Spain

The show will be available on HBO Max – launching 1st January.

## How to watch Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts in Portugal

The show will be available on HBO Go – launching 1st January.

## How to watch Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts in the Nordic countries

The show will be available on HBO Max – launching 1st January.

__How to watch Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts in Central Europe__ __(Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovia)__

The show will be available on HBO Go – with the exact day to be confirmed. Watch this space. 

## How to watch Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts in Russia

You can watch the show via Amediateka (Home of HBO) on 1st January.

## How to watch Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts in Australia

The show will be available on Foxtel, launching 1st January.
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New trailer and details revealed for Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses quiz show

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Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses is coming soon to TBS and Cartoon Network – and now you can enjoy a trailer of what to expect! Take a look.

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Revealed in today’s trailer, the quiz show will be awash with special guest stars, including Harry Potter cast members Tom Felton, Simon Fisher-Becker, Shirley Henderson, Luke Youngblood, alongside other cameos from the likes of Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson and comedian Jay Leno – both self-confessed Harry Potter fans! 

The competition will take the shape of a bracket-style game, where fans compete for their Hogwarts house in teams of three. The houses will go head-to-head in three special episodes (Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff will be the first) with the winning team advancing to the grand finale. 

Alongside the glory of winning for their Hogwarts house, a huge roster of prizes will be on offer for the contestants, such as a $1000 shopping spree at the Harry Potter New York store, tickets to the Broadway production of *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*, advanced screenings for *Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore* and much more.  

For all the die-hard quizzers reading this feeling a little jealous, do not worry. Viewers at home can join us here on WizardingWorld.com for our own upcoming quiz that we’re calling Wizarding World Quiz Championship. We will soon be hosting three special online quizzes in the run up to Christmas, escalating in difficulty and themes, that you can play online while gaining points for your Hogwarts house! More details about this to come soon. In the mean time, make sure you know which Hogwarts house you are in with our [official Sorting Ceremony.](https://my.wizardingworld.com/sorting-hat)

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“I knew someday I’d get a Harry Potter role, and I’m so pleased to take part in the 20-year film celebration,” said Mirren. “The films inspired such enchantment and wonder for so many of us, and it will be such a treat to reignite that magic for the countless fans who continue to revel in this spellbinding world.” 

This series of quiz shows is set to be an unforgettable experience for Wizarding World fans, coming nearly two decades after the first film in the Harry Potter series, *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* (or *Sorcerer’s Stone* if you’re in the US!) first hit cinema screens across the world. *Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses* is part of the many celebrations surrounding this exceptional 20th anniversary – so keep an eye out for more! 

__Start studying for this one-of-a-kind quiz competition you won’t want to miss and checking WizardingWorld.com for more updates on *Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses* soon.__