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Some highlights to look forward to from the Wizarding World in 2022

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__We know that January can be a rather dreary time of year, so to add a little sparkle, we have put together this handy guide for you so you can prepare for some of the things the Wizarding World has to offer in the next 12 months. The spellbinding stories of J.K. Rowling are taking on a whole new lease of life in 2022, in the forms of games, films, documentaries and more. In no particular order, here’s everything we know so far.__

## *Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore* is coming to theatres in April
*Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore* hits the big screen in 2022 with an all-new adventure full of action-packed magic and a series of mysteries and revelations that will forever define the fate of the wizarding world. Expect favourite characters and creatures to return, alongside familiar locations and an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker, assembled by Dumbledore to defeat Grindelwald. In this instalment, Grindelwald's power is only growing - and the stakes are higher than ever before. Released worldwide, you won’t want to miss this cinematic event this April. Click [here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/watch-the-first-trailer-for-fantastic-beasts-the-secrets-of-dumbledore) for a first look at the trailer.

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## *Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History* documentary will be coming soon – featuring Stephen Fry
In 2022, *Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History* dives into the world of magical creatures and why we all remain so fascinated with them to this day. Stephen Fry examines everything from the real-life creatures that inspired J.K. Rowling’s fantastic beasts, to the curious animals you find in the Muggle world in this documentary which will be coming soon to BBC One and iPlayer in the UK. And keep an eye out on WizardingWorld.com for more information on when it will air and where it will broadcast internationally.

## The *Hogwarts Legacy* video game will be arriving this year
2022 is also the year when the highly anticipated console game from Warner Bros. Games’ Portkey Games label, *Hogwarts Legacy*, is set to be released. Developed by Avalanche Software, this action RPG allows players to be at the centre of their own adventure set during the late 1800s wizarding world. From learning powerful spells and brewing potions, to honing combat skills and taming magical beasts, this game will allow players to experience the magical world as a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry like never before as they determine the fate of the entire wizarding world. To watch the trailer and learn more about the game, click [here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/discover/portkey-games/harry-potter-hogwarts-legacy).

## There are exciting events happening at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
There are plenty of things to look forward to at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London next year, which is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its opening in March. 

Watch out for Magical Mischief springing up in the New Year – a celebration of filmmaking trickery and magical pranks. You can certainly expect Weasley pranks and Cornish pixies to be involved! If you have our official app, you’ll even be able to unlock an Enchanted Key trail as you explore the Studio Tour displays - answering quiz questions about film-making wizardry as you go along. 

You can learn how our app works (including our Enchanted Keys) [here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/how-enchanted-keys-and-codes-work-in-app).

## Harry Potter: The Exhibition will be arriving in Philadelphia
The all-new ground-breaking behind-the-scenes touring exhibition is set to arrive in Philadelphia on 18th February 2022. Fans can expect beautifully crafted environments that honour the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts seen in the films using best-in-class immersive design and technology to deliver an unforgettable personalised experience. 
Guests will have an opportunity to engage with innovative, awe-inspiring, and magical environments and installations in ways never before experienced in a touring exhibition Visitors will be able to get up close and personal with everything from authentic props to the original costumes. Click [here](https://www.harrypotterexhibition.com/) for more information about this touring exhibition.

## It’s the 25th anniversary of *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* in the UK
Who can believe that this year marks a quarter of a century since *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* was first published here in the UK? There is no doubt that this momentous anniversary is cause for celebration. 

To celebrate, Bloomsbury is releasing a special commemorative edition of the first book, featuring the original cover artwork by Thomas Taylor. Since its release in 1997, his jacket illustration of Harry Potter standing on Platform Nine and Three-Quarters has become one of the most recognisable book covers of the twentieth century. Not only does this silver anniversary edition revive Thomas Taylor’s iconic cover, it also contains a wealth of fantastic bonus content. Readers are invited to re-discover the original Hogwarts crest, enjoy magical drawings from the author’s own archive and read Thomas Taylor’s charming story of how a young artist came to illustrate Harry Potter for the very first time.

For more information and to pre-order your special edition, click [here](https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/harry-potter-and-the-philosophers-stone--25th-anniversary-edition-9781526646651/). Remember to stay tuned for all the ways the Wizarding World will be marking this important anniversary in 2022.

## A special Harry Potter Book Night
Harry Potter Book Night is back for its eighth outing with a theme focused on Magical Journeys. To help mark 25 years since the UK publication of the first book, this year’s global celebration will reflect the magical journey that the Harry Potter books have taken fans on since their publication on the 26th June 1997. With games, crafts and activities, there is plenty for fans around the world to get stuck in to and enjoy.

## *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* continues to spread its magic around the world – and will be opening in new places!
This year is set to be another exciting one for *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* – as the play prepares to open (and reopen) more productions around the world. In fact, previews of the show have just started up again in San Francisco at the Curran Theater!

The play will also be making waves in Asia for the first time, as the stage-play prepares to open in [Tokyo, Japan](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-to-premiere-in-tokyo-japan-in-2022)! We’re so excited to meet a whole new cast for this production and introduce a whole new country to the magic of the eighth story. And that’s not all - in May, a new production will also premiere at the Ed Mirvish theatre in Toronto.

The play continues in the original two-part format in London and Hamburg. The reimagined production premiered in New York last November and is currently running in San Francisco, with Melbourne adopting this version from May 2022. Toronto and Tokyo will open with the single-ticket production too. Learn more about the reimagined version [here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/cursed-child-reimagined-in-north-america)!

For more information about where you can experience the wonder of Cursed Child, click [here](https://www.harrypottertheplay.com/).

## Enjoy The Harry Potter Concert Series global tour in 2022 
In 2022, you can experience the Harry Potter films in full HD on the big screen accompanied by a full symphony orchestra performing the mesmerising score live. As a global tour, this unforgetabble experience is coming to the US, Portgual, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, China, Nordics and Netherlands this year. For all the information about tour dates in 2022 and to book your tickets, click [here](https://www.harrypotterinconcert.com/global-tour).

## In case you missed it, *Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts* is now streaming globally 
To celebrate twenty years since *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* was released in cinemas, fans around the world can watch Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson head back to Hogwarts in this special retrospective show. Joined by fellow members of the cast and crew, and with archive footage, this a fantastic celebration to still catch up on! The show, which launched on 1st January in many territories, is still available to watch on various streaming services, depending on where you are in the world. For more information about exactly how (and where) you can view *Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts*, click [here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/watch-trailer-for-harry-potter-retrospective-show).

With so many wonderful Wizarding World updates happening in 2022, now is the perfect time to join the [Harry Potter Fan Club](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register/age-gate) and sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest news and features.

How Hermione Granger made me realise you shouldn’t hide your intelligence

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As a kid, I was a bit of a… okay, a massive geek. While I am in no way saying my level of intellect is close to Hermione’s, or that I was the cleverest person in my year group at school, I loved to learn and threw myself into every experience, just like Hermione would. I always did my homework, raised my hand in lessons, joined the debate team, got to the national finals of a children’s literature quiz and even won a prize for making the most effort in all of my classes. Very reminiscent of Hermione collecting up Gryffindor house points! 

To begin with I didn’t feel ashamed – I adored trying new things and broadening my horizons. However, as I grew up, I started to realise it wasn’t cool to be so enthusiastic. The social side of school was rather difficult, and like Hermione, I didn’t have the easiest time making friends. When reading the Harry Potter books, I could always empathise with the way she managed to get on the wrong side of her peers – including those closest to her. After all, it was Ron that called her ‘a nightmare’ with no friends back in *Philosopher’s Stone*. To be honest, I am pretty sure similar words were said about me.

It wasn’t just my classmates that found me to be annoying, it was also some of my teachers. There was one that suggested at a parents’ evening that it might be a good idea if I just put my hand up less. That was a devastating blow to my confidence. Not only did it seem like my peers thought I was too much, now my teachers did too. Every time I re-read the moment where Snape called Hermione an ‘insufferable know-it-all', I felt it deeply. It transported me right back to that humiliating time where I felt that I had to make myself smaller and hide a big part of my personality.

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Nevertheless, despite connecting with the tougher elements of Hermione’s experience while at school, I could always turn to the stories and to her character for comfort. It was great to find a character that had similar difficulties to me, but it was even better to find one which I could draw strength and inspiration from. I admired the way she handled those situations – and especially the way she kept going. 

Hermione kept on learning as much as she possibly could and had confidence in her abilities. She never allowed the people who called her a know-it-all or exasperating to stop her. From the moment she burst into Harry and Ron’s train carriage on the Hogwarts Express, she was unapologetically herself. In fact, if she had allowed the nastiness of others to influence her, then the wizarding world would probably have been a very different place. 

There were so many times that Hermione was the hero of the story and came to the rescue. In her very first year at Hogwarts, she was the one that figured out the mystery of Nicolas Flamel. In her second, she solved the puzzle of the Basilisk – long before Harry and Ron. In her third, she was allowed to use incredibly complex magic to travel in time so she could cram in more studying. Hermione was the one who really helped Harry get ready for the Triwizard Tournament. The formation of Dumbledore’s Army was her idea. And out of the golden trio, she was the one that managed to be the most prepared for the Horcrux hunt. What makes her more brilliant, is that these are merely a handful of examples of the fantastic things she did – they barely scratch the surface. If Hermione had let the critics get to her and squashed her talents, where would Harry and Ron have got to?

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That’s not to say Hermione always brushed everything off easily – she still showed vulnerability which only made her seem more relatable. Sometimes the animosity she faced did get to her. The most memorable incident being when she hid in the girls’ bathroom in *Philosopher’s Stone*. As a child, that was often described as ‘sensitive’, that more human side of her was reassuring. She proved to me that it’s how you move forward from hurtful things that matter, there’s no shame or harm in admitting something has caused you pain, but nothing good comes from allowing anyone to keep you down for too long.

This attitude is something that I still try to mimic as an adult. No longer am I the kid who felt as though they needed to curb their personality to suit those around them. I fully embrace my nerdy side and I don’t care if people don’t appreciate that part of me. I still enjoy learning and I won’t pretend to be less intelligent to stroke the ego of others. Luckily, I have found that as I have grown up and moved on from the confines of school, people actually like that part of me – which I didn’t believe was possible as a teenager. 

I am also sure that I’m not the only one to take these lessons from this character. There will be plenty of other geeky folk that found it a struggle to find their place and fit in. Yet, Hermione will always be there to show that you should never be ashamed to embrace who you are. That is why the cleverest witch of her age continues to be my hero today.

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13 standout moments from Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

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This emotional HBO Max special, which united many key cast members and crew at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, gave us many magical moments as we looked back at 20 years since *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* first hit cinema screens. From brand new cast discussions and personal annecdotes, insights from the creative team behind the magic, and comments from the creator of the wizarding world, J.K. Rowling alongside the eight films' various directors, there was a lot of magic to unfurl. 

If you’ve watched the show, see if we picked any of your favourite parts! 

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## The Hogwarts letters 

The start of the show sees the likes of Daniel Radcliffe, Robbie Coltrane and Emma Watson receiving their Hogwarts letters in distinctly Muggle locations, such as taxis and coffee shops. Seeing that familiar handwriting on those now iconic-looking letters (conceived by graphic design team MinaLima) immediately catapulted us back into the wizarding world – and by the looks on the actors’ faces, they were transported right alongside us. 

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## Emma Watson seeing Tom Felton 

From the moment Emma Watson and Tom Felton clap eyes on each other in the Great Hall set, you can immediately see the bond this pair have as actors – despite playing adversaries in the films. Throughout the show, Emma and Tom talk candidly about how much love and respect they had for each other growing up – Hermione and Draco would be shocked! 

Throughout the show we see other Hogwarts alumni catching up, such as Alfred Enoch, Evanna Lynch, Matthew Lewis and many more! 

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## Robbie Coltrane’s mischief  

Rubeus Hagrid is very much a father-figure to not just Harry, but Ron and Hermione too throughout their Hogwarts journey – after all, what’s a bunch of adventures if you can’t debrief at Hagrid’s Hut afterwards? So, seeing Robbie Coltrane’s behind-the-scenes antics in full Hagrid costume brought real joy to our screens – especially seeing Robbie riff about trying to shave his big bushy Hagrid beard.

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## Emma Watson & Rupert Grint’s heart to heart 

Losing touch with childhood friends is a hugely relatable feeling – and one we got to share with Emma Watson and Rupert Grint – who famously portrayed best friends (and soon – a couple!) in the films. Seeing Rupert telling Emma he still loved her, before chuckling “as friends”, was such a Ron-thing to do, and seeing the mutual admiration the pair still obviously have for each other certainly will have tugged on a few heartstrings! 

## Daniel Radcliffe reunites with Gary Oldman  

The Harry Potter films welcomed many huge acting powerhouses into the wizarding world family, many of whom we get to meet again in the show. From seeing Ralph Fiennes cheerily discuss his time as the evil Lord Voldemort to Jason Isaacs reminiscing about his time as Lucius Malfoy, you realise just how many veterans gave the magic touch to the Harry Potter series. We particularly enjoyed seeing Daniel Radcliffe reunite with his on-screen godfather Gary Oldman AKA Sirius Black – and seeing these two actors really relish in eachother’s company. 


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## The Weasleys reunited

We’ve always been jealous of the Weasleys and their cosy get-togethers at The Burrow, and here, we see Bonnie Wright, the Phelps brothers and Mark Williams enjoy a wholesome moment together in their family home again. Oh, to be able to grab a cup of tea and join them. 


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## Let’s hear it for the directors! 

It isn’t just the actors who we get to meet again – but the outstanding talent behind the cameras that really helped bring the Harry Potter magic to the screen. Every director involved in Harry Potter, including Christopher Columbus, Alfonso Cuaron, Mike Newell and David Yates all brought a unique vision to their respective films – and it is interesting seeing them all discuss their takes on the wizarding world in the show. 


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## Daniel Radcliffe’s letter for Helena Bonham Carter  

The great Helena Bonham Carter always brought such wickedness to her character, Bellatrix Lestrange, so seeing the actor be so cheeky reuniting with Daniel Radcliffe was brilliant to behold. Daniel Radcliffe recalling a letter he once wrote to her is a particular highlight. 

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## Honouring absent friends 

The show takes time and care to appreciate the people involved in the films who are no longer with us, with touching tributes to Helen McCrory, Alan Rickman and Richard Harris, to name a few. Seeing everyone’s names flash up on the screen was a deeply touching moment, especially realising just how many talented individuals worked on the series and have since passed on. 

## The golden trio

Starring in such a life-changing film series together from such a young age is certainly a daunting task, but Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint speak about their experiences so gracefully. From laughing about a memory arranging a funeral for Emma’s hamster, to emotionally admitting that they all had to be strong for each other as they got older was a truly cathartic scene.

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## Everyone gets emotional  

From the moment we saw Robbie Coltrane’s lip wobble, we were absolutely gone. Yes, during the crescendo of Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, things start getting teary, as various cast members talk about their all-encompassing love for the wizarding world J.K. Rowling has created and their experiences with Harry Potter as a whole. Many cast members reminisce about reading the books (or learning about the books from family members) and how much the wizarding world has changed their lives - as well as ruminating on its legacy all over the world. 

Seeing the journey from page to screen develop throughout the show clearly means a lot to the cast and crew involved in this sequence. We’re sure there were a few tear-stained faces watching at home too! 

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__And if you want to find out how to catch up on Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts in your territory, [you can browse our guide her](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/watch-trailer-for-harry-potter-retrospective-show)e.__

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Which wizarding family would you belong to?

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## If you enjoy a bit of chaos… you would be a Weasley
Are you somebody that hates to be bored? Do you enjoy being in the company of lots of different people? Do you not mind if things are a little loud or high-spirited? Then you would be a member of the Weasley family. With nine members of this red-headed clan, there is always something going on at their family home, The Burrow. Fred and George might be playing one of their practical jokes. Ron might be de-gnoming the garden. Ginny might be breaking into the broom shed to pinch one of her brothers’ broomsticks to practise flying. And Mr Weasley is probably doing some not strictly legal (and definitely secret) tinkering to a Muggle object. If you can throw yourself wholeheartedly into the fun of the Weasley family and embrace the chaos with open arms, then we know you’d fit right in… even if you were lacking their signature ginger hair.

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## If you’re all about reputation and power… you would be a Malfoy
Wealth, influence and appearance were what meant everything to the Malfoy family. Whether it was Lucius Malfoy bragging about his connections to the Minister for Magic, Draco Malfoy showing off about his father buying the whole Slytherin Quidditch team the new Nimbus 2001, or just their massive stately home – they certainly knew how to keep up appearances. Now, we’re not suggesting that you share any of the horrible beliefs of the Malfoy family, but if you’re someone who always like to have the very best of everything – like travelling everywhere first class, owning the best designer clothes, or always having the latest phone, then you would be an excellent fit for this wizarding family.

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1

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## If you are the creative sort… you would be a Lovegood
The Lovegood family might be regarded as oddballs by the wizarding community – their talk of Crumple-Horned Snorkacks certainly doesn’t help that impression – but there is no doubt that Luna and her father Xenophilius are a highly creative pair. The Quibbler (which Xenophilius edits) is a perfect illustration of their out-the-box thinking and ingenuity. And Luna’s artwork, fashion sense and way of looking at the world just reinforces their originality. If you’re someone who is happiest when pursuing something creative, whether that’s painting, writing, drawing, music, drama or anything that involves using your imagination, then you would make an excellent Lovegood. We can just see you having the time of your life discussing innovative ways to rid yourself of Wrackspurts while fashioning an excellent new pair of radish earrings.

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## If you have an entrepreneurial side… you would be a Potter
Harry’s family fortune didn’t come from nowhere. It turns out that the Potters were a rather industrious bunch. The first known Potter, Linfred ‘the Potterer’, was a twelfth-century wizard whose experiments not only laid the foundations for the Potter family fortune, but also resulted in remedies that eventually evolved into potions such as Skele-gro and Pepperup Potion (that are still used in wizarding society today). There was also Harry’s grandfather Fleamont Potter who quadrupled the family fortune by creating Sleekeazy’s Hair Potion. If you have a flair for coming up with weird and wonderful inventions, you would fit right in with the Potter family. Perhaps you already have a small business that you’re immensely proud of or are busy designing the next greatest since sliced bread. Whatever your big idea, they would be sure to encourage it.

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## If you are known to be secretive… you would be a Dumbledore 
The Dumbledores were a family that liked to keep things private. Albus certainly never shared more than he absolutely had to and was known to deflect personal questions. For instance, when Harry asked what he saw in the Mirror of Erised, his answer of socks was very suspicious indeed. He wasn’t the only family member to have this trait, his parents also liked to keep tight-lipped about plenty of things, such as the condition of their daughter Ariana. We imagine that you would be an excellent member of this family if you’re also the mysterious type, who reveals very little about themselves and remains an enigma – even to those closest to them. 

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## If you are brave… you would be a Longbottom
The Longbottom family were certainly Gryffindors for a reason – they were all incredibly brave. There were Frank and Alice, two talented Aurors who were members of the Order of the Phoenix that fought valiantly to help defeat Voldemort. Not to mention their son Neville, who turned out to be courageous to his core. He was a key member of Dumbledore’s Army and was able to pull the sword of Gryffindor from the Sorting Hat… which is not a small feat. The Longbottoms were also a family that had to face their fair share of adversity when Frank and Alice were tortured into insanity by the Death Eaters. Yet Neville and his grandmother pulled together and were resilient in the wake of such tragedy. If the Longbottoms were the family for you, then we imagine you’re known for you strength and resolve. You do what is necessary and what is right – despite the risks – and you face fear head on. 

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Severus Snape's funniest moments

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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 weather crossword

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Think of Harry's stormy Quidditch matches or cosy Weasley jumpers to keep the characters warm from the cold...

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New Year's resolutions for some of your favourite characters

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## Hagrid could promise not to take in any illegal magical creatures
Norbert the dragon. Aragog the Acromantula. Hagrid didn’t seem to mind breaking the odd wizarding law when it came to magical creatures – even his Blast-Ended Skrewts didn’t seem completely legitimate. And his dalliances with keeping forbidden beasts never seemed to end well. Raising Aragog was why he was kicked out of Hogwarts. And who can forget the trouble Harry and Hermione found themselves in when sending baby Norbert to Charlie in Romania? So, in the coming year we think Hagrid would really benefit from causing a bit less creature chaos. He could promise to stick to rearing strictly legal creatures. Yes, they may not be quite as exciting (or dangerous), but he, and the others who helped him, would find their life was quite a lot simpler without the skulduggery and secrecy.

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## Hermione could try to learn how to take a break every now and then
Hermione Granger could never be described as lazy. In fact, when it came to studying, writing essays, helping to secure the rights of house-elves, or defeating Voldemort, she always went the extra mile. However, being constantly on the go isn’t good for anyone. Sometimes you just have to relax and take it easy – or you could risk burnout. Even the cleverest witch of her age needs some time for rest and relaxation, though we don’t doubt she would find the concept tricky. So, we think Hermione should try to make some time for herself and occasionally switch off that big old brain of hers. Maybe she could try her hand at drawing. Or possibly practice mediation. Or take a long bubble bath. And if she really wanted to delve into another book whilst chilling, it should be something fun and light – and not another textbook.

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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## Professor Dumbledore could try to be a bit more transparent
The Headmaster of Hogwarts certainly was a mysterious fellow. Not only did he have a lot of secrets, but even when he did divulge some of them you couldn’t help but feel that he was holding something back. From what he saw in the Mirror of Erised, to why he could not face Grindelwald, to the fact that Harry was a Horcrux – he kept rather a lot of important things to himself and relied on the blind trust of those around him. Though Dumbledore did have strong reasons for keeping secrets, sometimes he should have been a bit more straightforward. We wouldn’t be surprised if those he asked a lot of sometimes felt a bit manipulated. Therefore to avoid that, he could make a New Year’s resolution to be a bit more open and see where it got him. You never know, he might be pleasantly surprised.

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## Harry could learn how to accept help a little more readily
There’s no doubt that Harry had a bit of a saviour complex – though as the Chosen One it is understandable that he felt he had the weight of the world on his shoulders. However, he was also rather stubborn and didn’t find asking for help very easy. Yes, he was the one that had to defeat Voldemort but that didn’t mean he couldn’t have any help. There were so many witches and wizards who would have jumped at the opportunity – Ron and Hermione to name just two. While he did accept their assistance, it often took a fair bit of persuading. Yet as they say a problem shared is a problem halved and Harry would have been wise to take that on board. A good resolution for him would be to try asking for a little more help without feeling guilty. Not only would it mean that he didn’t have to suffer alone but it would make life a whole lot easier for him too.

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## Professor Trelawney could focus on telling the truth
Ok, so the prophecy that Trelawney made about Harry and Voldemort may have come to pass. However outside of this, Sybil had told plenty of porky pies in her time. Whether she was ‘foreseeing’ an exorbitant number of terrible tragedies in Harry’s future, or just relying on Neville’s clumsy nature to predict that he would break a teacup – some (Hermione for one) may have thought she was a bit of a charlatan. For the sake of her reputation, it wouldn’t do Trelawney any harm to try being a bit more honest as her New Year’s resolution. She would probably find that people respected her more and didn’t question her gifts as a Seer if she just stuck to making truthful prophecies. You never know, it might even help to make Divination seem like  less of a joke subject.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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## Malfoy could work on not being so snobby
If there was one thing you couldn’t call Draco it was humble. As part of the wealthy and influential Malfoy family, he was used to the finer things in life. There was also the unpleasant business of his family’s belief in pure-blood supremacy – which only added to their inflated egos. As a result of all of this, he had a rather stuck-up and unpleasant personality. So, we think that a fantastic New Year’s resolution for Malfoy would be for him to try and be a little bit more humble and to try acting with a little bit more kindness. While we know that would seem like an alien concept, and old attitudes and habits are hard to break, it really would help to improve his life and the lives of those around him. Whether it was thinking before he spoke or trying to do one helpful thing a day, he would soon see the benefits.

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The Hogwarts at Christmas crossword

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Five reasons why Philosopher’s Stone could be considered a Christmas film

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## The gorgeous snowy scenes and decorations
When you think of Christmas, one of the first things that springs to mind has to be snow – and the first film has it in spades. Who couldn’t look at it blanketing the Hogwarts grounds and not be reminded of the festive season? This was especially the case when we saw Hagrid dragging the huge Christmas trees across our screens and into the castle. The inside of Hogwarts was just as joyful – they always went all out when it came to decorations. Imagine how amazing it would feel to walk into the Great Hall and be surrounded by huge Christmas trees, festooned in baubles and ornaments. That’s how Christmas should be done.

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## The atmospheric music
From Hedwig’s Theme to Harry’s Wonderous World, the music from the first film feels like another argument why *Philosopher’s Stone* should be considered a Christmas film. Whether it is the tinkly bell sounds or the swelling crescendos, there’s something that reminds us of the music you listen to at Christmas – which has a habit of stirring up your emotions. We know we can’t help but feel rather sentimental when we hear the soundtrack. It also feels like music that suits the winter season, rather than a summer bop, and that sets the tone for the entire film.

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## Harry’s first proper Christmas
One of the most happy and poignant scenes of the entire movie must be when Harry wakes up on Christmas Day at Hogwarts. Before this, he had suffered through years of thoroughly miserable yuletides with the Dursleys. We highly doubt he received many (if any) presents. He certainly was incredibly surprised to wake up and find that there were some gifts waiting for him at the end of his four-poster bed. It warmed our hearts to witness Harry enjoying this holiday for the first time. We were right there with him as he unwrapped everything from his iconic Weasley jumper to his father’s Invisibility Cloak and marvelled at it all. This important scene thoroughly cements the idea that *Philosopher’s Stone* is a Christmas movie.

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## It has that Christmassy feeling
This one is a little harder to define as it isn’t a physical thing from the film. However, there is no doubt that the *Philosopher’s Stone* leaves you with a warm and fuzzy feeling – which is rather Christmassy. It’s like the feeling you get when you’re a kid and you’re waiting for Father Christmas to bring you presents, or when you’re sat on the sofa with your family watching Christmas television, or when you’re tucking into a fantastic Christmas feast – it makes you feel cosy and content. 

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## Chris Columbus’s direction 
Finally, we couldn’t finish this list without mentioning the director, Chris Columbus. Not only can you not spell Christmas without Chris, but his direction of the first film makes us think of the festive period. If we were to pinpoint why, it would probably be because of how much of a family film it turned out to be. It’s definitely one that you could all gather round to watch on Christmas Day, and everyone would find a thing they enjoyed about it. Also, he has previous experience when it comes to making festive films and has directed some other Christmas movies… there was one about a boy that was left on his own all alone at home…

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Is your gift giving style most like Harry, Ron or Hermione?

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## Are you an overgenerous gift giver like Harry? 
Growing up, Harry didn’t have much. Even though the Dursleys were hardly short of money (the mountain of birthday presents Dudley would get shows that), they spent as little as they possibly could on him. So, when he discovered the fortune left to him by his parents, he went the opposite way and wanted to share what he had with others. At the Quidditch World Cup, he bought Hermione and Ron a pair of Omnioculars without caring about the cost – he just wanted to make sure they had the best experience watching the match. He also handed Fred and George his Triwizard Tournament winnings without a second glance, and that was one thousand Galleons! If you’re someone who is known for going all out at Christmas, will happily spend more than you should if you find the perfect present and doesn’t mind being a bit short of cash in January as a result, then you’re most like Harry. Some people might assume you’re showing off but really you just want to make those you love happy.

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## Are you a practical gift giver like Hermione? 
Hermione was a rather logical and practical person, which was often reflected in the presents she gave. She always thought carefully about what someone would need as opposed to what they would want. Sometimes that really paid off – like with Harry’s Broomstick Servicing Kit. Other times its wasn’t so well received – like the talking homework planners she gave Harry and Ron as fifth-years. If you’re someone who is a fan of useful rather than decorative presents, you’re most like Hermione. Though that doesn’t mean the gifts you give are boring or impersonal. In fact, knowing exactly what would make someone’s life easier shows you have put a lot of thought into who that person is. So, whether you gave your parents that kitchen gadget they desperately needed or your friend some funky new stationary for a job they were about to begin, there’s no doubt they appreciated it.

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## Are you all about giving fun presents like Ron?
Christmas presents should be all about joy! They should be things that bring a smile to your face – and they definitely shouldn’t be serious. If this is your philosophy, and you’ve been known to give anything from practical jokes to a huge box of a person’s favourite sweets, then your style is most like Ron. He was one for fun presents – especially when he helped run Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes in *Cursed Child*. Who can forget the comb he gave to young James Potter which turned his hair pink? Or the farting gnomes that he presented to Lily? Even in his schooldays he didn’t go in for practicality. After all, he once gave Harry a bulging bag of Dungbombs for Christmas. As somebody who is similar, we reckon you enjoy embracing your childish side too – and you would be a lot of fun at Christmas.

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Where would you spend Christmas in the wizarding world?

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## If the festive season is all about family for you… you’d spend Christmas at The Burrow
Christmas at The Burrow sounds like the most wholesome way you could possibly spend this day. With a roaring fire, a slap-up family meal, a lovingly (yet haphazardly) decorated tree and the company of all those who are nearest and dearest to you – what could be better? If you’re the type of person who thinks that Christmas is a time for family and simple pleasures, such as all settling down to watch your favourite festive film, then we think this would be perfect for you. We can just see you now, helping Fred and George wrangle a gnome for the top of the tree, listening to Celestina Warbeck on the wireless with Mrs Weasley and doing it all whilst wearing your very own Weasley jumper.

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## If you’re all about that festive food… you’d spend Christmas feasting in the Great Hall
Christmas at Hogwarts is brilliant in many ways – with the beautiful decorations, suits of armour singing Christmas carols and the cosy common rooms to hang out in. But arguably the best thing has to be the fantastic Christmas feast. From the one hundred turkeys, to the mountains of roast potatoes, to the lashings of gravy, the platters of chipolatas and not forgetting flaming Christmas puddings, it’s certainly a very impressive, not to mention tasty, banquet. If you live for Christmas food but can take or leave the rest of the holiday traditions, always comes back for seconds (or thirds) and thinks a Christmas dinner is no good without every single one of the trimmings, then you’d love nothing more than to spend the entire day feasting in the Great Hall.

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## If you’d like to help those less fortunate than yourself… you’d spend Christmas at St Mungo’s
Christmas isn’t always the easiest time of year – especially if you feel as though you can’t join in the fun and festivities for some reason. If you can’t stand the idea of other people having a miserable yuletide, then we think you would probably spend at least some of your day trying to spread some Christmas cheer. And if that was in the wizarding world, we think you’d gravitate towards St Mungo’s. We can picture you visiting the witches and wizards in the hospital, bringing them some treats from Honeyduke’s or a trick from Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes – just to help put a smile on their face. Hopefully that would make their Christmas that little bit better. 