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Which Gryffindor are you most like?

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## If you’re kind, brave and would do anything for those you love… you’re like Lily Potter
Even though we never met Lily Potter, whenever anybody spoke about her, we couldn’t help but be struck by her kind-heartedness. Whether she was charming Horace Slughorn with a pet fish named Francis or reaching out a hand of friendship to Severus Snape – her deepest nature was unfailingly generous and warm. 

However, that didn’t mean she was a pushover. Lily was extremely brave and would do anything to protect those she loved. She chastised James for being cruel towards Snape, firmly told Severus calling her a Mudblood was completely unacceptable and ultimately gave up her life to save Harry’s. 

If you’re like Lily, we can imagine that you’re someone who always looks for the good in people but also doesn’t allow anyone to take advantage of that kindness. We also reckon you are someone who defends those they cherish, no matter what, and ensuring their wellbeing is what is most important to you.


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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2

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## If you’re very passionate about your hobbies… you’re like Arthur Weasley
Are you someone who is happiest when tinkering away at a project in the garden shed? Do you collect knickknacks like they’re going out of fashion? Have you ever had to rein yourself in from constantly talking about your love of stamp-collecting, model trains, bird watching or whatever your passion is? If this sounds anything like you, then you’re most like Arthur Weasley. 

Whether it’s a flying car or a spark plug, nothing makes our favourite wizarding world dad happier than taking apart or modifying a Muggle object. In fact, he enjoys it so much he has even been known to risk incurring the wrath of Molly when things go slightly (well… a lot) awry – like the time his sons liberated the modified Ford Anglia to rescue Harry…


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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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## If you’re intelligent, witty and don’t suffer fools gladly… you’re like Minerva McGonagall 
Professor Minerva McGonagall can seem like an imposing figure – and for good reason. Her magical ability, intelligence, no-nonsense attitude and wit all made for one inspiring witch. It doesn’t matter if she was teaching a lesson, fighting Dark wizards or simply offering Harry a biscuit – Minerva McGonagall did it all in an impressively no-nonsense style. 

We imagine you’re just like Minerva if you have a reputation for being averse to all things airy fairy and twee, you have a sense of humour that is drier than a desert, you find yourself rolling your eyes when someone doesn’t get to the point quick enough and you regularly impress people with your knowledge and logical thinking. 

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## If you’ve grown into someone you can be proud of… you’re like James Potter
People are always growing and changing – nobody remains the same forever. Sometimes the person you were a year or two ago is completely different to the person you are today. And sometimes that change can be an incredibly positive thing. James Potter is certainly someone who demonstrated this. He went from being a bully with an arrogant streak to someone who stood against Voldemort and was worthy of Lily Evan’s love. By the time James died, he was an incredible husband, father and wizard.

If you have done some growing up in the last few years, changed something you didn’t like about your personality and are now a version of yourself that you are proud of, we think you’re most like James Potter… and you shouldn’t underestimate what an achievement it is to have come so far.

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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## If you always do what is right, rather than what is popular… you’re like Hermione Granger
When Hermione Granger was in her third year at Hogwarts, she told Professor McGonagall that Harry had been given a Firebolt broomstick for Christmas – but worryingly, they didn’t know who from. McGonagall agreed it was concerning and confiscated it to check it hadn’t been tampered with. Harry and Ron stopped talking to Hermione for weeks. They had tried to shout down her concerns from the moment she raised them. However, that didn’t stop her from doing what she believed to be right and in the best interests of her friend – despite knowing it would ruffle a few feathers. 

If you’re someone who values doing the right thing even if others disagree, you’re most like Hermione. We imagine you’re not afraid to challenge the views of your friends and family or turn down an opportunity that goes against your morals, and we’re confident that you never just settle for doing the easy thing but always follow your conscience.


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## If you’re someone who is daring, exciting and really rather cool… you’re like Bill Weasley
Are you someone that finds themselves with quite a few admirers? Have you noticed that sometimes people try to mimic your style? Are you perpetually laidback? And do you pick up on new skills with ease? Then we reckon you are most like the oldest Weasley sibling. 

Bill Weasley is a bit of a rock star. With his long hair, his earring and his job as a curse-breaker – he was just the coolest. From gadding around the pyramids of Egypt on curse-breaking adventures, to dismissing Rita Skeeter’s ‘long-haired pillock’ barb with casual grace, to smashing his exams and becoming Head Boy – he made everything look awesome and effortless. He even managed to convince the brilliant and beautiful Fleur Delacour to marry him, and they definitely made a striking pair. 


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Not a Gryffindor? Don’t worry – we will be taking a look at all the Hogwarts houses. Remember to keep an eye out for next week’s article which is all about those clever Ravenclaws.

The most memorable moments in the Hogwarts library

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## It was where Hermione and Krum bonded…
The library might be a place for learning, but did you know it could also set the scene for romance? When Hermione and Krum turned up at the Yule Ball together everyone was surprised (Ron was plain furious). However, it turned out that Krum had fancied Hermione for ages. He had been coming to the library every day to talk to her but had struggled to pluck up the courage to say anything. Although, his plan had nearly backfired as Hermione had found his presence annoying rather than endearing to begin with…

>Viktor Krum was in the library an awful lot, too, and Harry wondered what he was up to. Was he studying, or was he looking for things to help him through the first task? Hermione often complained about Krum being there – not that he ever bothered them, but because groups of giggling girls often turned up to spy on him from behind bookshelves, and Hermione found the noise distracting.
> *Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire*

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## There was the time Harry broke into the Restricted Section
If you were given an Invisibility Cloak what would be the first thing you do? We doubt it would be heading off to the library. Yet, in what we consider to be a very Hermione move, it’s exactly what Harry did on his quest to discover more about the elusive Nicolas Flamel…

>The library was pitch black and very eerie. Harry lit a lamp to see his way along the rows of books. The lamp looked as if it was floating along in mid-air, and even though Harry could feel his arm supporting it, the sight gave him the creeps.
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>The Restricted Section was right at the back of the library. Stepping carefully over the rope which separated these books from the rest of the library, he held up his lamp to read the titles.
> *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone*

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## It was where Harry learned about his ‘Wheezy’
This is one time where the books in the library did little to help Harry – though he really should have started preparing for the second Triwizard task sooner. After falling asleep amongst the books the night before the task began (because that would help), he was awoken by Dobby. Luckily, he proved to be much more useful than the library had been… and we got to discover his excellent name for Ron.

>‘Harry Potter *will* do the task!’ squeaked the elf. ‘Dobby knew Harry had not found the right book, so Dobby did it for him!’ 
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>‘What?’ said Harry. ‘But you don’t know what the second task is –’ 
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>‘Dobby knows, sir! Harry Potter has to go into the lake and find his Wheezy –’ 
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>‘Find my what?’
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>‘– and take his Wheezy back from the merpeople!’
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>‘What’s a Wheezy?’
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>‘Your Wheezy, sir, your Wheezy – Wheezy who is giving Dobby his jumper!’
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>Dobby plucked at the shrunken maroon sweater he was now wearing over his shorts.
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>‘*What?*’ Harry gasped. ‘They’ve got ... they’ve got *Ron?*’
> *Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire*

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## Hermione was Petrified near the library
Ok, so technically this happened *near* the library rather than *in* the library, but it was such a big event we felt it needed to be included. We knew that as a Muggle-born Hermione was in danger with the Basilisk on the loose, but it was still a shock when we discovered that she had been attacked. It somehow made it sadder that it was right by one of her favourite places too.

>‘This will be a bit of a shock,’ said Professor McGonagall in a surprisingly gentle voice as they approached the hospital wing. ‘There has been another attack ... another double attack.’ 
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>Harry’s insides did a horrible somersault. Professor McGonagall pushed the door open and he and Ron entered. 
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>Madam Pomfrey was bending over a sixth-year girl with long curly hair. Harry recognised her as the Ravenclaw they’d accidentally asked for directions to the Slytherin common room. And on the bed next to her was – 
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>*‘Hermione!’* Ron groaned.
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>Hermione lay utterly still, her eyes open and glassy.
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>‘They were found near the library,’ said Professor McGonagall. 
> *Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets*

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## Alicia Spinnet was sabotaged here
This incident proves that yet again the library is not a boring place to be. In fact, it can be downright dangerous… if you happen to be a Quidditch player who is due to play a very important match and your rival happens to spot you.

>When Alicia Spinnet turned up in the hospital wing with her eyebrows growing so thick and fast they obscured her vision and obstructed her mouth, Snape insisted that she must have attempted a Hair-thickening Charm on herself and refused to listen to the fourteen eye-witnesses who insisted they had seen the Slytherin Keeper, Miles Bletchley, hit her from behind with a jinx while she worked in the library.
> *Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*

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## Harry and Ginny ate some chocolate at their peril…
You don’t want to get on the wrong side of Madam Pince – as Harry and Ginny discovered. As librarians go, she seemed pretty ferocious. But then again, who eats chocolate in a library? You’re just asking for trouble.

>Harry looked at her. Perhaps it was the effect of the chocolate – Lupin had always advised eating some after encounters with Dementors – or simply because he had finally spoken aloud the wish that had been burning inside him for a week, but he felt a bit more hopeful.
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>‘WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING?’
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>‘Oh damn,’ whispered Ginny, jumping to her feet. ‘I forgot –’ Madam Pince was swooping down on them, her shrivelled face contorted with rage.
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>*‘Chocolate in the library!’* she screamed. ‘Out – *out* – OUT!’ And whipping out her wand, she caused Harry’s books, bag and ink bottle to chase him and Ginny from the library, whacking them repeatedly over the head as they ran.
> *Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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The magical games crossword

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 

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Dobby's guide to fashion

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## More is always more
Some people may believe that to be considered chic a ‘less is more’ approach is the best way forward – but that was never Dobby’s fashion philosophy. He firmly believed that more was more when it came to putting together an outfit. Why wear one hat when you can wear a tower of hats instead? That’s what Dobby did. He ended up wearing all the hats Hermione had knitted to free the other house-elves at once. And to add just a bit more pizazz to this already jazzy outfit, he even had a hooting Hedwig perched on top.  There’s no doubt that he would have certainly stood out in a crowd. There’s nothing wrong with that – sometimes it’s fun to have that extra bit of wow factor.

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## Never underestimate the power of a sock
When you were a kid there seemed to be nothing worse than receiving a pair of socks for your birthday. Socks are boring, right? Wrong! As Dobby proved to us, the power of the sock should never be underestimated. It was one particularly smelly sock that granted him his freedom in the first place. And from that moment on his love for socks only grew – the more lurid the better! And his one main rule? Your socks should *never* match. He even gave Harry an excellently mismatched pair – who wouldn’t want one bright red sock with broomsticks paired with a green sock covered in Snitches? We know we would… even if Harry didn’t fully appreciate them. So, remember to embrace socks, they’re more fun and powerful than you think.


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## Anything can be an accessory
One major lesson we learnt from Dobby was that anything can be an accessory. You don’t have to stick to your scarves, hats, necklaces and handbags made out of traditional materials. If you want to wear a tea-cosy on your head covered in badges, then you absolutely should. That was a look that Dobby went for, and he looked very stylish (even if we do say so ourselves). And did you know that a tea-cosy can be incredibly versatile too? Like Dobby, you could always add a bauble for a bit of festive cheer. When it comes to accessories, we should all be thinking outside of the box. Any household item can be used to transform a drab outfit if you have enough imagination. Whether it’s adding some fairy lights to an old dress or using a tasselled lampshade as a new hat, the possibilities are endless.

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## Feel free to experiment
Who wants to wear the same *boring* outfit over and over again? Dobby certainly didn’t! He was always looking to put together brand-new looks. While not everyone appreciated them, it just proved that he was a fashion icon ahead of his time. You want to wear mismatching socks? Go for it. You want to pair some football shorts with a tie? Well, why not? Dobby had a real knack for coming up with inventive outfit combinations that most people would never dream of. He didn’t care if the colours clashed or if certain items didn’t strictly go together. He had fun! And so should you. 

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## Never worry what other people think
Unfortunately, people can be judgemental and refuse to mind their own business – especially if someone appears to be a little different. But you don’t need to let it get to you. Something that comes up time and time again in Dobby’s guide to fashion is this… do not worry what other people think of you. Do what makes you happy. Dobby certainly did. He got great enjoyment from anything to do with clothes. There was not one moment where he stopped to consider anyone else’s opinion. This house-elf knew what he liked – mainly odd socks – and wore his clothes with pride. To be honest, we could all do with being a bit more Dobby. 

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1

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The Hufflepuff crossword

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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

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Ranked: The difficulty of the obstacles the golden trio faced through the trapdoor

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## 7th: The troll
On any other day, fighting a troll would be much higher up our list. Trolls are big, powerful, aggressive and can cause serious damage (plus they smell bad). Harry, Ron and Hermione were incredibly lucky to defeat the one they encountered one on Hallowe’en. Knowing that, you might question our decision to put them right at the bottom of our list – but we do have a reason! The troll that Harry and Hermione met through the trapdoor was unconscious. Quirrell had already defeated it – and knew exactly how to do so, seeing as he had put it there to begin with. So, there really wasn’t a lot for them to do. They just had to walk past it. The only reason we haven’t given this obstacle 0/10, is because of the foul smell emanating from it – we can imagine not vomiting was rather tricky!

__Difficulty rating: 1/10__

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## 6th: Fluffy
Coming face-to-face with a three-headed dog is a terrifying prospect, but we don’t actually think they’re too difficult to tackle – if you know what you’re doing. All it takes is a bit of music and this giant beast falls into a deep slumber – it doesn’t even have to be good music! Once Harry, Ron and Hermione had extracted that particular bit of information from Fluffy’s owner, Hagrid, they were sorted. Harry played the flute (rather tunelessly we might add) and Fluffy nodded off. The tricky part came when the trio had to physically go through the trapdoor and swap who was playing the flute as quickly as possible. However, they even did that pretty seamlessly. When Harry passed the instrument to Hermione, Fluffy may have given a little growl but he was soon snoring away again. Pretty simple if you ask us!

__Difficulty rating: 3/10__

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## 5th: Devil’s Snare
Ah Devil’s Snare – you wouldn’t want to end up entangled in this plant’s powerful grip. And if you do… well we hope you paid attention in Herbology. Thankfully, Hermione had. As the tendrils wrapped around Harry and Ron, she managed to recall that it thrived in the dark and damp – so lighting a fire would cause it to recoil. Easy, right? Well not if you allow the stress to get to you, as it did with Hermione, who briefly forgot she was a witch and started worrying that they had no wood. Though with some… gentle encouragement from Ron (‘HAVE YOU GONE MAD?... ARE YOU A WITCH OR NOT?’) she managed to summon her signature bluebell flames and free her friends. This challenge may seem more straightforward than some of the others, but it relies on keeping a cool head, as well as some excellent Herbology knowledge, making it quite formidable. 

__Difficulty rating: 5/10__

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## 4th: The flying keys
Next, we have the flying keys. On the surface, this obstacle might not appear as tricky as a troll, Fluffy or Devil’s Snare – after all, the keys aren’t particularly dangerous. However, while you don’t need to risk your life with this task, it is a lot fiddlier than it looks. Not only do you have to identify the right key among hundreds of similar ones, but you also need to be able to catch it. And if you don’t have a talent for flying, quite frankly, you’d be stuck. Luckily Harry, the youngest Seeker in a century, was there to find the elusive key and did so rather efficiently (with a helping hand from Ron and Hermione). It also helped that Quirrell had got there before the trio and had accidentally bent the key’s wing, helping it to stand out. So, while this task is rather awkward, it played to Harry’s strengths and wasn’t quite as treacherous as some of the others.

__Difficulty rating: 6/10__

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## 3rd: Giant wizard chess
McGonagall’s giant chessboard was a truly impressive piece of Transfiguration and our choice for third place. As wizarding chess is rather more aggressive than its Muggle counterpart, it ramped up the danger somewhat. Yet, once again it played to the strengths of one of our golden trio – this time, Ron. While his skills at wizarding chess allowed him to make quick work of the match, the difficulty lay in the brave decision he had to make. To win and move forward he had to sacrifice himself. For those who are more cowardly, that might have been impossible and marked the end of the journey through the trapdoor. Yet, Ron was able to pull together his skill, courage and determination and defeat this intimidating task (while knowing he was facing serious injury). All of this makes us believe that this was one of the more difficult challenges faced by the trio, which is why it deserves a place towards the top of our list.

__Difficulty rating: 7/10__

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## 2nd: The Potion Puzzle
We think you might be surprised but our choice for second place, but the Potion Puzzle was truly a challenging task. While not as flashy as or as dramatic as some of the others, it was hardly a walk in the park. Not only could drinking from the wrong bottle have fatal consequences, but it was also a task that relied on more than just book learning or magic. Solving the riddle required excellent critical thinking skills – and we still haven’t figured out how Hermione came to the right conclusion! Created by Snape, it was an ingenious test and if Hermione hadn’t been there… well, we reckon Harry would still be stuck between the flames in that room.  

__Difficulty rating: 8/10__

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## 1st: The Mirror of Erised 
In the top spot we have the obstacle created by Dumbledore himself – you certainly wouldn’t have expected something straightforward from such a powerful and intelligent wizard. He even called it one of his more brilliant ideas. Only someone who wanted to find the Philosopher’s Stone, but not use it, would be able to remove it from the Mirror of Erised. Although Harry was able to look into the mirror and easily acquire it, this task still managed to thwart Quirrell, who was a fully trained wizard and professor, as well as Lord Voldemort, one of the most powerful wizards to have ever existed. If that’s not a sign of this obstacles complexity we don’t know what is. Ultimately, we think that this task deserves to take the top spot as very few would actually meet the criteria to defeat it.

__Difficulty rating: 9/10__

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What do you think? Do you agree with our ranking? Or would your list look a little different?

The Lockhart library wordsearch

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Six amusing moments in Cursed Child

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## The time Scorpius tried to pay Rose a compliment
Scorpius clearly had a soft spot for Rose Granger-Weasley – but he was truly terrible at approaching her. Out of all the things he could have said when trying to pay her a compliment, he compared her to bread – just what everybody dreams of hearing. Luckily for us though, it gave us a Scorpius moment that was awkward, endearing and also funny. 

>__Scorpius__
 
>Albus! Oh hello Rose, what do you smell of?
>
>__Rose__
 
>What do I smell of?
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>__Scorpius__
 
>No, I meant it as a nice thing. You smell like a mixture of fresh flowers and fresh – bread.
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>__Rose__
 
>Albus, I’m here, okay? If you need me.
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>__Scorpius__
 
>I mean, nice bread, good bread, bread . . . what’s wrong with bread?
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>*Rose walks away, shaking her head*. 
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>__Rose__
 
>What’s wrong with bread!
> *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

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Scorpius Malfoy is sat on his bed in his pyjamas. He has his duvet wrapped round him and is pulling a funny face.

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## McGonagall’s chimney
We reckon Professor McGonagall wished she didn’t have a fireplace in her office. The number of times her poor carpet had dust and soot trampled into it by old students was enough to make anyone wince. However, we enjoyed her witty responses to the situation and were thoroughly amused by the sorry saga of McGonagall’s office carpet…

>__Draco__
 
>Sorry about your floor, Minerva.
>
>__Professor McGonagall__
 
>I dare say it’s my fault for owning a chimney.
> *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

That wasn’t the only funny carpet related moment (could the poor thing ever get a break!) …

>*There’s a rattling*.
 
>*The whole stage seems to vibrate*.
 
>*Ginny is the first through the fireplace, and then Harry*.
>
>__Ginny__
 
>Professor, I can’t say that ever gets more dignified.
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>__Professor McGonagall__
 
>Potter. You’re back. And you seem to have finally ruined my carpet.
> *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

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## Snape’s preferred alternative to being married to Ron
It could have made for a very sad and serious moment when Snape realised he had died in an alternate timeline. Instead, he took it surprisingly well. He even managed to bring some humour to the situation – at poor Ron’s expense of course… 

>__Snape__
 
>I’m dead, presumably.
>
>*He looks at Scorpius. Scorpius’s face drops, Snape smiles thinly.*
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>You were a little too surprised to see me. How?
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>__Scorpius__
 
>Bravely.
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>__Snape__
 
>Who?
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>__Scorpius__
 
>Voldemort.
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>__Snape__
 
>How very irritating.
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>*There’s a silence as Snape digests this.*
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>Still, there’s glory in being taken down by the Dark Lord himself, I suppose.
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>__Hermione__
 
>I’m sorry, Severus.
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>*Snape looks at her, and then swallows the pain. He indicates Ron with a flick of his head.*
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>__Snape__
 
>Well, at least I’m not married to him.
> *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

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## When Ron and Hermione decided to renew their vows
In typical Ron and Hermione style, their romantic decision to renew their vows was also pretty amusing. This pair were the masters of bickering banter, so it only made sense that this important moment was steeped in their trademark style of communication. It also made us giggle – always a bonus. 

>__Ron__
 
>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?
>
>__Hermione__ *(melting slightly)*
 
>You want to marry me again?
>
>__Ron__
 
>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__
 
>You’re sweet.
>
>__Ron__
 
>And you taste of toffee.
> *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

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## When we discovered Harry’s secret fear
The great Harry Potter, vanquisher of Voldemort, courageous Gryffindor, the boy who was willing to give up his life to save the wizarding world was… afraid of pigeons? Well, we didn’t see that coming. Not to make light of his secret fear, but it is rather funny…

>__Harry__
 
>You told me you don’t think I’m scared of anything, and that – I mean, I’m scared of everything. I mean, I’m afraid of the dark, did you know that?
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>__Albus__
 
>Harry Potter is afraid of the dark?
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>__Harry__
 
>I don’t like small spaces and – I’ve never told anyone this but I don’t much like – *(he hesitates before saying this)* pigeons.
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>__Albus__
 
>You don’t like pigeons?
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>__Harry__ *(he scrunches up his face)*
 
>Nasty, pecky, dirty things. They give me the creeps.
> *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

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## And Draco’s love of a good farmers’ market…
We don’t know why this moment tickles us so much – but it always does. The idea of the surly, sneering Draco Malfoy of the past growing up and appreciating fresh produce is just plain funny. We reckon his younger self would find it all very cringeworthy and uncool!

>__Hermione__
 
>Godric’s Hollow. It must be twenty years...
>
>__Ginny__
 
>Is it just me or are there more Muggles about?
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>__Hermione__
 
>It’s become quite popular as a weekend break.
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>__Draco__
 
>I can see why – look at the thatched roofs. And is that a farmers’ market?
> *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

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Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny and Draco all stand around the floating Time-Turner with their arms reached out towards it.

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Which Hogwarts Quidditch player are you most like?

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## If you struggle with nerves… you’re like Ron Weasley
Oh Ron – he really struggled when it came to Quidditch matches. As soon as all eyes were on him it seemed like he suddenly forgot how to play the game. Yet, he *was* a talented player – he just needed to have a little more faith in himself. When he did manage to muster up some confidence (thanks to Harry, a certain potion and a placebo effect) he was brilliant. If you can relate to this, then we think you are most like Ron. You’re probably the type of person that isn’t used to being the centre of attention and can struggle with self-esteem. As soon as someone is watching you – whether that’s during a work presentation, school play or sporting event, you can get overwhelmed and fumble. However, you are supremely talented and once you get into your stride, you impress everyone around you.

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## If you’re incredibly passionate about your hobbies… you’re like Ginny Weasley
Ginny Weasley was passionate about Quidditch. From the moment she first broke into her family’s broom shed to practice her Quidditch skills, she was hooked. It may have taken a while for her talent to have been recognised but once it was, she was unstoppable. In fact, she even managed to make her passion her career. If you’re someone who pours all their energy into their hobbies and has always dreamed of turning it into what you do for a living, you’re most like this talented Weasley. Whether you have a love of football, art, acting, singing, writing, baking or even crocheting, you never get tired of your favourite interest, always strive to be the very best and have big dreams.

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Ginny is wearing Gryffindor Quidditch robes and flying on her broomstick.

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## If you are very strategic person… you’re like Oliver Wood
If you’re the person that lives by mottos such as ‘failure to prepare is preparing to fail’, then we think you’re most similar to Oliver Wood. The captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team was nothing if not organised. He was famous for his rigorous training regimes (including some criminally early starts), motivational speeches and complicated diagrams – all designed to try and lead Gryffindor to victory. He certainly had a strategic mind and if you’re like him, then so do you. You’re probably the person who does most of the planning in your friendship group, organises itineraries for trips that go into the most minute detail and always feels horrified when someone suggests ‘winging it’.