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10 times Remus Lupin made us wish he was our teacher

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## 1) When he gave chocolate to Harry on the train to help him recover and wards off the Dementor

Although Lupin’s entrance on the Hogwarts Express is not a flashy one, (he’s asleep and “rather shabby looking”), his first actions are very impressive. Not only does he calmly deal with the dreaded Dementors, he gives a traumatised Harry some chocolate because of its healing powers. To quote Madame Pomfrey, “We’ve finally got a Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher who knows his remedies.” Mind you, if we’d been given a Chocolate Frog every time we had a headache at school, instead of a cold compress, we would have never had left the nurse’s room!

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## 2) When he stuck up for Neville in front of Snape

It’s very rare to see people being nice to Neville because so often he’s the butt of everyone’s jokes or being horrendously tortured by Snape, so we all cheered when Lupin not only defended Neville but praised him after Snape’s casual bullying comments about Neville’s capabilities. There is a great parallel between laughter defeating both Boggarts and bullies - the rebel in Lupin encourages his class to laugh at Boggart Snape, trussed up and stuffed into Mrs Longbottom’s stuffed vulture outfit, taking the sting out of his tail in Neville’s eyes, for a little while at least.
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## 3) When he gave all of us our first, decent, practical DADA lesson!

After Quirrell and Lockhart, it is such a relief to have a teacher who actually knows how to repel dark, magical creatures, and we finally get to meet some of them - the first lesson with the Boggart is so exciting because we get a little peek at everyone’s deepest fears (and mummies, banshees and severed hands are all pretty terrifying), while learning how to combat those fears. No wonder Lupin’s lessons soon become the most popular in the school. All together now...Riddikulus!
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## 4) When he taught Harry how to repel Dementors

Having extra lessons is never much fun but learning something that is literally life-saving definitely beats having to figure out quadratic equations after school. Not only does Lupin make it explicitly clear that Harry’s stomach-churning experience with Dementors is not a weakness when Harry pops in for a cuppa, but his patience during Patronus practice really does save Harry’s life when he sees himself almost succumbing to the Dementor’s kiss across the lake. These extra-curricular classes also lay the groundwork for Harry’s future as the leader of Dumbledore’s Army. Lupin must have been incredibly proud of his former pupil when he heard the news that Harry was following in his footsteps with the DA.

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## 5) When he told Harry he was disappointed in him after the Marauder's Map incident

Lupin’s admonishments to Harry are equally as important as his praise. Harry has such a deep respect for his teacher so the moment when Lupin makes Harry squirm by questioning his eagerness to gamble away his parents’ sacrifice has a far greater impact than any telling off by Snape. Poor Harry - disappointing Lupin would be the worst feeling in the world. Even when Sirius and Lupin are reminiscing about James with Harry’s head in the fire, Sirius clearly remembers Lupin’s ability to make him feel ashamed of himself at school. His good opinion clearly carries a lot of weight.
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## 6) When he made an exam into an engaging obstacle course

One of Lupin’s greatest achievements at Hogwarts was making the dreaded end-of-year exam into a fun and thrilling obstacle course, involving battling Grindylows, Hinkypunks and Boggarts, all of which come in very useful for Harry during his next year at Hogwarts during the Triwizard Tournament. The care and effort that Lupin puts into inspiring his pupils at a time that would normally be horribly stressful is worth celebrating as is the fact that it also marks the very memorable occasion when Harry beat Hermione in a test.
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## 7) When he and Sirius gave Harry books on how to teach practical defensive magic

This is possibly the only time when Harry is excited to receive books that aren’t about Quidditch. It’s an incredibly useful and thoughtful present from two of the most important men in Harry’s life - not only are the books invaluable to Harry’s teaching DADA but the fact that it’s a present from his own, (favourite) teacher emphasises that Lupin fully supports him in his rebellion against Umbridge and this encouragement spurs Harry on in terms of confidence and teaching ability. When Harry muses about getting a Boggart for the DA to try out their Patronuses, he’s basically just channeling Lupin’s enthusiasm for lesson planning.

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## 8) When he wisely cautioned Harry not to be blinded by his hatred of Snape

If there is a better lesson from a teacher, you’d be hard pushed to find it! Lupin being so magnanimous about Snape, even professing admiration and gratitude for his Wolfsbane potion is essentially a forerunner to Harry not only forgiving Snape but naming his son after his former enemy. One of Lupin’s strengths is the way he is able to see beyond ideas of good and bad, empathising with others, even trying to understand the actions of the werewolf who bit him. He teaches Harry to always look for the good in people, no matter how hard it is to find.
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## 9) When he *almost* apologised to Harry on Potterwatch

It takes a big man and an even bigger teacher to admit to their mistakes, especially so publicly. Considering that the search for Horcruxes is THE most dangerous, frightening and isolating thing that Harry, Hermione and Ron undertake, the praise that Lupin - sorry, Romulus - gives Harry over the magical airwaves is a huge turning point. One of the worst moments in The Deathly Hallows (and there are many to choose from) is the argument that breaks out between

Harry and Lupin over the unborn Teddy which threatens one of Harry’s last remaining ties to his father. This reconciliation is the boost we all needed.
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## 10) When he asked Harry to be Teddy’s godfather

This tear-jerking moment is such a beautiful, concise way of solidifying all the years of mentoring and friendship between Lupin and Harry. It means so much to Harry (and all of us), because the role of godfather is a big deal. Harry’s own godfather, Sirius, was the closest thing he had to a father because of James’ tragic death. Although they don’t know it, Lupin is carving out a similar father-figure role for Harry, as he will die only a few months later, which makes this exhilarating exchange as bittersweet as they come. The trust and respect that Lupin shows towards his favourite pupil is huge and proves once again that he is one of the best teachers to ever pass through Hogwarts.

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## James Potter  

For James Potter, we’ve picked a moment we didn’t actually get to see, as sadly he didn’t get much time with his son, Harry. But we heard about this adorable dad moment in a letter Lily Potter wrote to Harry’s godfather, Sirius Black. Here’s when Harry saw the enclosed photograph: 

> 'A black-haired baby was zooming in and out of the picture on a tiny broom, roaring with laughter, and a pair of legs that must have belonged to James were chasing after him.' 

We’re so glad that Harry found this carefree photograph of himself and his dad – especially as it showed an early shared love of Quidditch. A special shout-out should also go to Sirius Black whilst we’re talking about Harry. Sirius was a real father figure for the Boy Who Lived – and it’s lovely to read in Lily’s letter that Sirius bought this baby broomstick for Harry, just like he bought him his Firebolt in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. 
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## Arthur Weasley 

There are plenty of amazing examples of Arthur Weasley being a wizarding dad to be proud of, from hilariously asking the twins whether his flying car went alright, to standing up to Lucius Malfoy in Flourish and Blotts. But we’ve chosen a more emotional moment – one that shows the power of this father’s love, even when his son, Percy, had made an awful lot of mistakes: 

> “I’m sorry, Dad,’ Percy said. 
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> Mr Weasley blinked rather rapidly, then he, too, hurried to hug his son.'

This reunion came in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, when Percy finally saw the error of his ways at the Ministry. Of all the family, we think Mr Weasley probably suffered the most when it came to Percy’s betrayal. It must have been so difficult for Arthur having to see Percy every day at the Ministry of Magic, and have his own son ignore him. The power of forgiveness really was demonstrated by this hug between father and son.  

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## Xenophilius Lovegood 

Xenophilius Lovegood might have been an unconventional dad, but the bond between him and his daughter, Luna was strong and beautiful. We loved this moment at Bill and Fleur’s wedding in Deathly Hallows (when you read it, you have to picture them wearing their matching bright yellow outfits!): 

> “Bidding the wizard farewell, he turned to his daughter, who held up her finger and said, ‘Daddy, look – one of the gnomes actually bit me!’ 
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> ‘How wonderful! Gnome saliva is enormously beneficial!’ said Mr Lovegood…'

As we said, unconventional but very loving, Xenophilius and Luna really understood each other. And when it came down to saving his daughter later on in Deathly Hallows, there was nothing Xenophilius wouldn’t do to get Luna back – even betray the Chosen One.

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## Amos Diggory  

Cedric might have been a shining example of a humble Hufflepuff, but Amos wasn’t at all shy about telling everyone just how wonderful his son was. Here’s how it went down when Amos met Harry in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and the subject of that Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff Quidditch match came up: 

> “Harry fell off his broom, Dad,’ he muttered. ‘I told you ... it was an accident ...’ 
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> ‘Yes, but you didn’t fall off, did you?’ roared Amos genially, slapping his son on his back. ‘Always modest, our Ced, always the gentleman ... but the best man won, I’m sure Harry’d say the same, wouldn’t you, eh? One falls off his broom, one stays on, you don’t need to be a genius to tell which one’s the better flier!” 

It was a little embarrassing for Cedric, but we loved the moment this father was bursting with pride at his son out-flying the famous Harry Potter.  
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## Remus Lupin 

Like James Potter, Lupin didn’t get long with his son, Teddy but we wanted to shine a light on a lovely dad moment of Lupin’s, not long after Tonks gave birth to their son: 

> “I can’t stay long, I must get back,’ said Lupin, beaming around at them all: he looked years younger than Harry had ever seen him. ‘Thank you, thank you, Bill.’ 
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> Bill had soon filled all of their goblets; they stood and raised them high in a toast. 
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> ‘To Teddy Remus Lupin,’ said Lupin, ‘a great wizard in the making!” 

Lupin had been extremely worried about Tonks’ pregnancy, given he was a werewolf – so it’s no wonder he stayed at Shell Cottage to toast his son in celebration. And we’re sure anyone, whether they’ve been a new parent or not, can relate to Lupin’s unbridled joy at the birth of his child. Heart-warming, or what? 

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## Harry Potter   

In the final chapter of Deathly Hallows, we got a glimpse of Harry Potter, the father. And he had some particularly sage advice for his son, Albus, who was worrying that he’d be sorted into Slytherin: 

> "But just say –’ 
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> ‘– then Slytherin house will have gained an excellent student, won’t it? It doesn’t matter to us, Al. But if it matters to you, you’ll be able to choose Gryffindor over Slytherin. The Sorting Hat takes your choice into account.’ 
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> ‘Really?’ 
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> ‘It did for me,’ said Harry.' 

Seeing the worry about being sorted into Slytherin in Harry’s son was a really special moment – something shared across time and generations. We loved that Harry could help Albus as he boarded the Hogwarts Express, in a way his own parents weren’t able to, and share this piece of wisdom from his own Hogwarts journey. It really is enough to bring a tear to anyone’s eye!  

Go wizard Dads! 

 

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## Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Growing up with the Dursleys, Harry’s scar was ‘*The only thing Harry liked about his own appearance*’. But once he met Hagrid, Harry’s relationship with his scar began to change. Not only did he find out that it was a mark made by Dark magic and by his parents’ murderer, but he also realised that it was a mark that made him recognisable. Time and time again through *Philosopher’s Stone*, it was Harry’s scar that identified him as the Boy Who Lived, identified him as an orphan, or even a victim, of Lord Voldemort. Harry’s scar also changed from dormant to active throughout the first book. Whilst he was growing up, it was merely part of his appearance, but soon after his arrival at Hogwarts it started to cause him physical pain. With his entry into the wizarding world, it was almost as though the scar came alive, and with its awakening came a searing pain in Harry’s forehead that would follow him for many years to come.
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## Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

In his second year, comments by Lockhart and Malfoy, emphasised to Harry that his scar was the physical sign that brought him fame and attention that he didn’t want at all. It was part of the tale of Harry Potter that he couldn’t even remember, adding to the mystery surrounding him – when all he really wanted to be known for was catching the Snitch. It wasn’t until Tom Riddle’s diary had been destroyed that Harry’s relationship with his scar shifted again – towards Voldemort. Dumbledore told Harry that ‘*Unless I’m much mistaken, he transferred some of his own powers to you the night he gave you that scar*’. Harry could speak Parseltongue; the Sorting Hat tried to put him in Slytherin – Harry learned that the scar wasn’t just linked to his past– it was linked to his present, and to a Voldemort who was determined to return.
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## Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

In *Prisoner of Azkaban*, Harry became increasingly irritated with his scar. Running away from the Dursleys after he’d blown up Aunt Marge, Harry was barely able to conceal his identity from Stan Shunpike on the Knight Bus, and was then exposed once Fudge collected him and Stan was able to see the mark clearly: ‘I can see ‘is scar’. Gawping at Harry’s scar, which didn’t seem to bother Harry that much in the first two books, in *Prisoner of Azkaban*, became something he wanted to absolutely avoid: ‘*Er – no, thanks, Colin,’ said Harry, who wasn’t in the mood to have a lot of people staring avidly at the scar on his forehead’.*
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## Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

*Goblet of Fire* was the first time that the pain in Harry’s scar caused him real anxiety. In his first year at Hogwarts, he’d put his scar hurting down to being a ‘warning’ and then, of course, he’d come face-to-face with Lord Voldemort, which had made sense of it all. But in *Goblet of Fire* his scar started to hurt whilst he was in Privet Drive, with no Voldemort in sight. It was something new… and more threatening, and Harry’s relationship with his scar shifted again. But despite this, Harry’s scar hurting was something he first tried to keep to himself – at the beginning of *Goblet of Fire* he didn’t want to worry Ron, Hermione, even Dumbledore – the pain alienated him, and he isolated himself with it – though he was unable to keep his friends in the dark for long even though he might have preferred to. The pain, coupled by his dreams that seemed to link to Voldemort, started to mean that more than ever Harry’s scar was becoming a living link to Lord Voldemort. And when he was finally confronted with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named in the graveyard, the pain in Harry’s scar was excruciating, unbearable – something that Lord Voldemort could use against him.
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## Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

This idea of his scar as a weakness was something that solidified in *Order of the Phoenix*. Whilst Harry had previously viewed his scar as something to be proud of, the scar was now not only causing him physical pain, but emotional trauma too. Throughout his fifth year at Hogwarts, the Ministry of Magic used it as a way to discredit and mock him. The Daily Prophet, following Rita Skeeter’s article about Harry collapsing all over the place, included lines such as, ‘*Let’s hope he hasn’t got a scar on his forehead or we’ll be asked to worship him next*’. Whilst in previous years, pain in Harry’s scar had been something unusual, in *Order of the Phoenix*, the prickling sensation in his forehead became commonplace, a constant reminder that Lord Voldemort had returned – contrary to the lies the Ministry were disseminating. In short, Harry’s relationship with his scar – with the varying levels of pain that came with visions, dreams, Voldemort’s emotions, and Ministry mockery – took over his whole life. This was something that came out in anger when Hermione urges him to tell Dumbledore that it’s hurting: ‘*Yeah,’ said Harry, before he could stop himself, ‘that’s the only bit of me Dumbledore cares about, isn’t it, my scar?’* He wasn’t the boy with the scar anymore, the scar was defining him.
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## Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

At the end of *Order of the Phoenix*, Harry found out more about his scar and what Dumbledore had been keeping from him about it for years, and this changed his relationship with the mark of Dark magic even further. Dumbledore revealed these particular words of the Prophecy that were relevant to the scar: ‘*and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not…*’ And Harry could not stop thinking about the fact that Neville Longbottom could have been marked with the scar instead, could have been the boy whose family Voldemort decided to hunt down.

Half-Blood Prince was where it really sunk in for Harry that his scar wasn’t just meant for the past, it marked him as the one who must kill Lord Voldemort – ‘*neither can live whilst the other survives*’. The scar wasn’t just a battle-wound anymore; it was a target.
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## Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

A poignant moment at Bill and Fleur’s wedding near the beginning of *Deathly Hallows* was Harry harking back to time spent with Ginny at the end of Half-Blood Prince. Watching the ceremony, Harry equated having a normal life, with one without a scar: … ‘*he had been stealing shining hours from a normal person’s life, a person without a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead ...*’ Harry’s relationship with his scar at this point was not one he prized – it hadn’t been for a long time – but one that he wished he didn’t have. The scar was now intrinsically linked to finding the Horcruxes, destroying Voldemort, and walking the path Dumbledore set for him.

Interestingly in *Deathly Hallows*, the connection with Voldemort’s thoughts and even actions that so plagued Harry in Order of the Phoenix, started to become a source of strength and knowledge for him. He used the insights into You-Know-Who’s emotions and whereabouts to assist in his own hunt for the Horcruxes and Hallows. For the first time since *Philosopher’s Stone*, Harry’s relationship with his scar became slightly more positive, useful – a warning, again. And then, as he buried Dobby, Harry gained something else: control – ‘*On Harry dug, deeper and deeper into the hard, cold earth, subsuming his grief in sweat, denying the pain in his scar*’.

At King’s Cross, meeting Dumbledore again, Harry’s scar actually disappeared. He had wished it gone so many times. But, as we know, Harry decided to return; return to fight Voldemort and regain the scar on his head and enter battle once again. 
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## Nineteen years later

Nineteen years later, the relationship between Harry and his scar was still there, in the background, but the scar was dormant again, more like the thin lightning bolt that was once the only thing the boy Harry Potter liked about his appearance. But in adult Harry Potter, its silence also signals an end to Harry’s trials and troubles in the wizarding world: *‘The scar had not pained Harry for nineteen years. All was well’.*

Want to watch to Noma Dumezweni reading Chapter Two of Philosopher’s Stone, where we hear the first ever description of Harry’s lightning bolt scar? [Find it here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-vanishing-glass)

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## [Make your own Hogwarts house bookmarks](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/make-your-own-hogwarts-house-bookmarks) 
How about starting off with these beautiful bookmarks? Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin or Hufflepuff these colourful crafts are a great way to show off your Hogwarts house and they’re also very useful for marking your place in a Harry Potter book! Still need to find out which house you belong to? [Take our Sorting Ceremony here](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register). 
Need some inspiration? We recommend watching one of our chapter video reads to get you started… 
Best chapter video for Hogwarts houses: [Chapter Seven - 'The Sorting Hat'](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-sorting-hat).

## [Learn how to make your very own broomstick charm](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/learn-how-to-make-broomstick-charm)
Quidditch is one of Harry’s favourite things about Hogwarts – and he’s really good at it too! If you’re a Quidditch fan like him, then you’re going to love this crafting tutorial, where we teach you how to make your very own broomstick. Is it a Nimbus Two Thousand? You decide! Need some inspiration? 
Best chapter video for Quidditch: [Chapter Eleven – 'Quidditch'](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-quidditch).  

## [Make your own Hogwarts-style paper quills](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/make-your-own-hogwarts-style-paper-quills)
Once witches and wizards start at Hogwarts, just like Muggle children, they have to do their homework. Why not make your own writing more fun with one of these paper quills? You can pretend you bought it at Diagon Alley – we won’t tell! Need some inspiration?
Best chapter video for Hogwarts school supplies: [Chapter Five - 'Diagon Alley'](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-diagon-alley). 

## [Make your own Cornish pixie light up jar](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/make-your-own-cornish-pixie-light-up-jar)
Cornish pixies feature in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and cause quite a bit of bother! With this crafting video you can learn how to make your very own pesky pixie and pop it in its very own light up jar. And if you want to use a pixie template, you’ll find two different kinds on the article page. But watch out – these creatures cause all kind of trouble! Need some inspiration?
Best chapter video for trolls and trouble: [Chapter Ten - 'Hallowe’en'](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-halloween). 

## [Create your own paper owls](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/create-your-own-paper-owls)
This crafting video is a celebration of the owls of the wizarding world – who deliver post but also make wonderful companions! With this tutorial you can learn how to make your very own feathered friend – tawny, screech, barn, brown or snowy? It’s up to you! Need some inspiration?
Best chapter video for unexpected owls: [Chapter One - 'The Boy Who Lived'](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-boy-who-lived).

## [Learn how to draw a Niffler](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/watch-our-guide-on-how-to-draw-a-niffler-video)
These cute creatures feature in one of Harry, Ron and Hermione’s Care of Magical Creatures lessons – but they’re not quite as well-behaved as they look! We teach you how to draw one of these cuddly troublemakers in this video. Need some inspiration?
Best chapter video for gold: [Chapter Thirteen - 'Nicolas Flamel'](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-nicolas-flamel).

## [Show off your Hogwarts house with these rock painting tutorials](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/show-off-your-hogwarts-house-with-these-rock-painting-tutorials)
Learn how to paint your own house mascot onto a rock with this crafting video! Did you know the Hogwarts coat of arms features a lion for Gryffindor, an eagle for Ravenclaw, a badger for Hufflepuff and a snake for Slytherin? Show how proud you are of your Hogwarts house with this fun activity! Need some inspiration?
Best chapter video for the Hogwarts coat of arms: [Chapter Three - 'The Letters from No One'](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-letters-from-no-one).

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Find all these crafting videos, and more on our [Crafting Magic hub here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic). And if you fancy another challenge once you’ve finished crafting, you can [find puzzles and quizzes about the first Harry Potter book here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/first-year-challenges).


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The Harry Potter x K-Swiss Back to Hogwarts Footwear collection launches 31st July

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The new Harry Potter x K-Swiss shoes – from 31st July

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The Harry Potter x K-Swiss Back to Hogwarts Footwear collection will be available from the 31st July, and is the result of the exciting collaboration between Warner Bros. Consumer Products and K-Swiss, which recently brought you the [limited edition Harry Potter x K-Swiss Firebolt Hypercourt Express 2](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/k-swiss-reveal-new-quidditch-themed-shoe). The shoe took inspiration in its design from the broom Harry received during his third year at Hogwarts.

We loved that Quidditch theme, and the new Back to Hogwarts collection builds on that by combining two of our very favourite aspects of the wizarding world: the Hogwarts houses and Quidditch! There are two distinct ranges of Harry Potter-inspired shoes to choose from within the Back to Hogwarts collection, so let’s soar in and take a look: 

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## Four distinct Hogwarts House-inspired designs 
Different houses mean different personalities, and this is beautifully reflected by the collection featuring each house-inspired design on a different K-Swiss silhouette. 


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*<center>Gryffindor inspired shoe in the Classic 2000<center>*

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*<center>Hufflepuff inspired shoe in the CR-Terrati<center>*

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*<center>Ravenclaw inspired shoe in the Caprina<center>*

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*<center>Slytherin inspired shoe in the GSTAAD ’86<center>*

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So, whether you’re a brave Gryffindor, a loyal Hufflepuff, a wise Ravenclaw or an ambitious Slytherin, this Harry Potter x K-Swiss collection has a shoe sole-mate for you! Still need to find out which Hogwarts house you belong to? [Take our Sorting Ceremony here](https://my.wizardingworld.com/sorting-hat).

## Re-imagined house Quidditch designs
There’s one competition at Hogwarts that really gets the house spirit going, and that’s the Quidditch House Cup. The second group of designs in the collection all feature on the K-Swiss Court Pro II sneaker, reimagined with the Hogwarts house colours and crests. But that’s not all! These sneakers all hero the magical game of Quidditch too, by boasting burnished leather and ribbed mesh that allude to the uniforms and equipment worn by Quidditch players. 


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*<center>Gryffindor Court Pro II sneaker<center>* 

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*<center>Hufflepuff Court Pro II sneaker<center>*

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*<center>Ravenclaw Court Pro II sneaker<center>*

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*<center>Slytherin Court Pro II sneaker<center>*

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The Harry Potter x K-Swiss Firebolt Hypercourt Express 2 was a Harry Potter Fan Club exclusive, so we hope you managed to catch one of those limited edition pairs, and you can now add to your Quidditch-inspired collection with this new Back to Hogwarts footwear! The shoes will be available for Gold members in the US to buy in the [Wizarding World shop](https://shop.wizardingworld.com/), where they can also enjoy a 20% saving off the purchase price.*



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To be among the first to hear about more Wizarding World collaborations, new products and the latest news and updates, [join the Harry Potter Fan Club – just sign up here](https://www.my.wizardingworld.com/register). 

So, when and where can you find the Harry Potter x K-Swiss Back to Hogwarts collection? It will be available to buy from the 31st July at the [Wizarding World shop](https://shop.wizardingworld.com/) (for Harry Potter Fan Club members in the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia), as well as K-swiss.com, Amazon.com, Mason Companies, Off Broadway and Shoe Show. 

*Offer subject to availability. [Terms and conditions apply](https://www.wizardingworld.com/terms/shop-20).


Seven ways lifelong fans and first time readers showed their love for Harry Potter At Home

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The Gaffneys from Brooklyn took part in our Chapter Seventeen chapter reading

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During lockdown, we set out to cast a Banishing Charm on boredom by bringing Hogwarts to you with our Harry Potter At Home initiative. All the members of our Wizarding World family rallied together, like a digital Dumbledore’s Army, and developed a set of free offerings to help children, parents, carers and teachers find comfort and escape whilst we continued to stay at home. This culminated in the creation of a dedicated, free, online space – the [Harry Potter At Home hub](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home) – to delight Harry Potter fans, old and new. From special chapter readings of the first Harry Potter book to crafting challenges and games, our aim was to inspire reading for pleasure, alongside enjoyment of the Harry Potter stories, as well as to bring some much needed joy and entertainment into your homes.

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*<center>The Gaffneys from Brooklyn took part in our filmed-at-home reading of Chapter Seventeen</center>*

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We can’t thank you enough for how enthusiastically you joined us on the magical Harry Potter At Home journey! In this article we want to share our gratitude for just how much love you’ve shown and continue to show for Harry Potter, and how inspiring that has been for first time readers and lifelong fans alike. 

## 1. You made the Harry Potter series No 1 on the New York Times Bestseller List 
After Harry Potter hit the 500 million sales mark in 2018, it was estimated that 1 in 15 people in the world may own one of the novels. But during Harry Potter At Home, even more of you bought the Harry Potter books, published by Scholastic in the US, and they hit the top spot on the New York Times Bestseller List during lockdown. And that’s not all. Publisher Bloomsbury reported that more of you bought physical copies of *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* in the first half of this year, than in the same period last year, despite UK bookshops being closed during lockdown. And Scholastic also reported that sales of *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone* doubled in the height of lockdown! Thank you for continuing to read Harry Potter and inspiring new readers with your love of the series.  

## 2. Millions of you accessed Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone in new ways
In March and April, Pottermore Publishing teamed up with digital library suppliers to allow access to the first book in its digital form, and Audible Stories also made the audiobook available free to stream, As a result, one million of you borrowed the first book via the unlimited access granted to libraries in the US and UK as part of Harry Potter At Home. Millions more of you listened in the six different languages made available in audio. And over 4.5 million of you listened to *Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone* on Alexa as part of Audible's free Alexa Listening Event. We loved that so many of you enjoyed the first story at home with your families or in online classrooms in these new ways.

## 3. Millions of you tuned in to watch our filmed-at-home chapter readings
As part of Harry Potter At Home, you watched some of the best-loved faces across global, entertainment, music and sport read [all seventeen chapters of *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone*](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters). You were there every step of the way, from David Beckham reading Quidditch commentary, to Helena Bonham Carter reciting Snape’s potions riddle – and of course let’s not forget that memorable Malfoy reunion…  Since their launch, the chapter readings have been enjoyed over 30 million times across all platforms, including WizardingWorld.com and Spotify. We think even the calm and collected Professor McGonagall would have been unable to contain her excitement! We are so grateful to all our celebrity chapter readers, as well as our Chapter Seventeen families for taking the time to take part. 


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*<center>The Patels from London took part in our filmed-at-home reading of Chapter Seventeen</center>*

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## 4. You created artwork that helped illustrate Harry’s first story
We called and you answered! With each chapter video you will spot fantastic interpretations of the events, characters and locations of each chapter dotted throughout the readings. And we were absolutely blown away by the talent of your submissions! We’ve had incredible artwork from young and older fans alike, not to mention from all over the world! [See for yourself here!](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/fans-submit-artwork-for-harry-potter-at-home) We hope you enjoyed creating the illustrations just as much as we enjoyed marvelling at them. 

## 5. You took part in Harry Potter At Home activities – from quizzes to crafting
Right from the start, thousands of you enjoyed our dedicated [Harry Potter At Home hub](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home), as well as our [First Year Challenges](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/first-year-challenges), [First Year Readers](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/first-year-readers) and [Crafting Magic hubs](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic). In fact, during lockdown a whopping 7 million of you visited [Harrypotterathome.com](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/crafting-magic). You read articles and played quizzes from our friends at Bloomsbury and Scholastic, as well as taking on some crafting challenges of your own. And once the chapter readings started, many of you collected house points with our Chapter Quizzes and Chapter Challenges. Thank you for reading and playing along – in our eyes, you all win the House Cup!

## 6. You inspired a whole new generation of fans to begin their journeys into the wizarding world
Whilst many bookshops around the world remained closed, it was pretty – well – magical that during the Harry Potter At Home initiative, *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone* soared to top spots in the Amazon.com chart and Audible.com bestseller lists faster than a Nimbus Two Thousand. And the Harry Potter stories remain some of the most checked out books in libraries – Hermione would be proud! We love that *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone* is only just the beginning, and you continue to spread your love for the first story, and the rest of the Harry Potter series in the bad times and in the good! 


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*<center>The McKennas from Belfast took part in our filmed-at-home reading of Chapter Seventeen</center>*

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## 7. And you want us to bring you more wizarding news, events and activities than ever before! 
Following the Harry Potter At Home initiative, 18 million of you are now signed up to the [Harry Potter Fan Club](https://www.wizardingworld.com/about-the-fan-club), a community where everyone is welcome. And we’ve found that since the initiative began, there have been 3 times more children signing up for the Fan Club – as well as many more adults! It seems a whole new generation of readers are ready to board the Hogwarts Express to  discover more about Hogwarts and follow Harry’s wizarding adventures…  


So thank you for helping us turn on the light in these darkest of times, continuing to love the Harry Potter books more than ever, and helping inspire the joy of reading in a whole new generation of fans. And remember, *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone* might be the entrance to the wizarding world – just like your very own book equivalent of Diagon Alley – but there are plenty of Harry’s adventures left to discover. 

[Sign up for the Harry Potter Fan Club newsletter today](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register) and be among the first to receive latest wizarding world news, events, activities, exclusives access and more – straight to your inbox. You might have reached the end of the first story, but your Harry Potter journey is only just beginning. 


Take a first look at the new Harry Potter x Ulta Beauty Collection 

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__Update (8th July): Please be aware that some of the Ulta products are currently sold out online.__

While we’ll never be a Metamorphmagus, this brilliant new collection, created by Ulta Beauty, invites you to magically transform yourself with Wizarding World themed cosmetics, nail and skincare products, along with bath and body accessories. 

Inspired by the stories of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World, the collection features everything from bath bombs, body lotions and beauty masks, with some magical surprises woven in. 

The collection caught the imagination of Harry Potter and beauty fans alike, calling it 'every Harry Potter fans' dream', with others saying, 'the line truly has it all'. InsideTheMagic.net dubbed it 'more exciting than a trip to Hogsmeade!', while ThePopInsider.com praised the collection for its 'ultimate nostalgia' feel, promising the range would 'add a little Lumos to your life'. 

Here’s a first glance at the whole [Harry Potter x Ulta Beauty collection, available from their official website now for US-based fans. ](https://www.ulta.com/ulta/a/_/Ntt-HARRY%20POTTER/Nty-1?Dy=1&ciSelector=searchResults/)

## Harry Potter Bath Bombs 

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Themed by the four Hogwarts houses, these bath bombs are no ordinary ones. Upon hitting the water, expect the bomb to transform your bath into a celebration of your favourite Hogwarts house colour. 

## Harry Potter Bewitching PH Balm 

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Infused with coconut oil, Vitamin E and Aloe Leaf Extract, these magical lip balms react to your skin’s PH levels and create the perfect colour shade to compliment your tone. 

## Harry Potter Body Lotion 

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Again, themed around the Hogwarts houses, these body lotions are individually flavoured to match your house traits. Gryffindor’s lotion is flavoured with the bold scent of blackberries, Slytherin’s lotion smells like soothing rain drops, Hufflepuff’s scent has floral notes, and Ravenclaw’s is flavoured with cucumbers.

## Harry Potter Cosmetic bag 

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Of course, you’ll need something to put all your new products in, and these cosmetic bags come adorned with your Hogwarts house traits. 

## Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Brush Kit 

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Themed around the Deathly Hallows, the most powerful objects in the wizarding world, these brushes will certainly help you become the Master of Make-up! 

## Hogwarts house themed eye shadow palettes 

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Next up, these eye shadow palettes, with different wizarding world colour schemes. After all, why have boring old brown eye shadow when you can now have Chocolate Frog brown matte?

Each set is once again coloured around your Hogwarts house, with Gryffindor championing strong autumnal shades, Hufflepuffs boasting golds and rust-coloured tones, Ravenclaws shimmering with baby blues and silver glitter, and Slytherins celebrating shades of sage greens and silver shimmer. 

For those who aren’t so sure where they belong, you could always get all four palettes, boxed up in this special ‘vault’. 

## Harry Potter house nail polish strips 

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Get your Hogwarts house inspired nails on, with these polish strips that dry in no time at all. Magic.  

## House pride hair set 

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Embrace your inner 90s kid with these hair ribbons and velvet scrunchies, themed around Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin or Ravenclaw.

## Harry Potter lip gloss 

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No Scourgify spells required here; this lip gloss will leave you sparkling.

## Lumos Face and body shimmer drops 

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Inspired by the illuminating charm, Lumos, these shimmer drops will help give your skin some extra sparkle.

## Harry Potter lip crayons 

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This lightweight pigmented lipstick has a natural matte finish, so you can rock up to your Harry Potter parties looking extra slick. 

## Pygmy Puff blush 

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The Harry Potter x Ulta Beauty collection’s Jelly Blush set is inspired by the adorably colourful magical creatures, Pygmy Puffs! Well, you wouldn’t want a beauty-set looking like a Blast-Ended Skrewt, would you?

## Quidditch sheet face masks 

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Finally, hydrate your face with these Quidditch-themed masks, with each Hogwarts house represented accordingly. Gryffindor masks come infused with bamboo charcoal, Slytherins with Aloe Vera juice, Hufflepuffs with lime juice, and Ravenclaws come with a touch of pomegranate. Just what you need after a stressful match! 

If you're based in the US, you can peruse the entire Harry Potter x Ulta Beauty collection at the [official website](https://www.ulta.com/ulta/a/_/Ntt-HARRY%20POTTER/Nty-1?Dy=1&ciSelector=searchResults). The range is also available from Ulta Beauty stores from 26 July. 

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New Wizarding World face coverings coming soon 

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Warner Bros. Consumer Products has partnered with several different licensees to introduce face coverings that will feature beloved characters and iconic imagery from the Harry Potter series. 

Designed for fans of all ages, these family-friendly face coverings are adorned with various Wizarding World prints, showcasing everything from wands to Hogwarts house pride. As we continue to practise social distancing all over the world, these designs may be particularly beneficial for children, helping them feel more comfortable and normalising their experience.

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In addition, the purchase of Wizarding World-themed face coverings will directly support those in need of assistance. Our partners involved in the creation of the coverings have committed to making a variety of donations to charities actively supporting first responders, underserved communities and others impacted by the spread of COVID-19.    

We hope this sprinkle of magic helps to bring a little familiarity and joy to Wizarding World fans.

*More information about how to purchase the new face coverings range will be coming soon.*

*Images from Trevco and Zazzle.*

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone named best and most influential book in the past 30 years by British Book Awards 

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The British Book Awards showcase and celebrate the best books, bookshops and publishers, and this year, *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone*, published by Bloomsbury in the UK, has been honoured in their special 30from30 prize. Watch below to see J.K. Rowling’s acceptance speech. 

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‘It is a massive honour to receive a 30th anniversary Best of the Nibbies award for *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone*,’ she said. ‘It is particularly meaningful because the first award Harry ever won was a Nibbie.’ 

*Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* was chosen from a longlist of 30 books, all past winners of the awards.  In their Winners’ Supplement The Bookseller said of the win: 

‘*Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* was the book that lived. It changed everything for everyone and is the rightful winner of this one-off award.’

You can [visit The Bookseller website](https://www.thebookseller.com) to see more award winners from this year’s virtual ceremony. 

*Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* is currently being revisited as part of Harry Potter At Home, with famous fans and friends of the Wizarding World reading different chapters of the first book in a very special readalong.

[You can visit the Harry Potter At Home hub here](http://harrypotterathome.com/), where you’ll find all sorts of activities to entertain fans at home, including special contributions from Bloomsbury and Scholastic, craft videos, fun articles, quizzes, puzzles and plenty more for first-time readers, as well as those already familiar with the wizarding world.

Illustration © Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Stay up to date with the latest Wizarding World news here. Faster than an owl and more accurate than the Daily Prophet.

Get the latest Wizarding World news here. Faster than an owl and more accurate than the Daily Prophet

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Chapter Seventeen: ‘The Man with Two Faces’

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Three families of Harry Potter fans, with help from a surprise cameo appearance, read Chapter Seventeen: ‘The Man with Two Faces’ for Harry Potter At Home. 

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Chapter Seventeen | The Man with Two Faces

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And remember, you can catch up with Chapter Sixteen [here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-through-the-trapdoor), read by Kenneth Branagh and Ruth Wilson, with an appearance from Helena Bonham Carter. Or, if you’d like to browse all of our chapters, do so [here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters)

So here we are, the final chapter. A huge thank you for joining us on this extra special read-along journey, and to all of our guest narrators. Especially for your Hagrid impressions. We particularly enjoyed all of those. 

For the last instalment, three Harry Potter-loving families take on the final chapter of *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone/Sorcerer’s Stone*, ‘The Man with Two Faces’, with a surprise cameo closing things off for you. 

So, say hello to the Patels, from London, the Gaffneys from Brooklyn and the McKennas from Belfast! 

First, we have the Patels, helmed by mum and dad, Swetha and Savan, with their two children, Sona (10) and Devan (8). 

On joining Harry Potter At Home, the Patels said: 

'Harry Potter is a world of ingenuity and adventure - to be able to share the stories as a family time and again (we have read the books so many times now and watched the movies innumerable times), is invaluable - the stories never get old and its lovely to see the children feel like they can really relate to the stories and find inspiration within them to be bold and adventurous and to always expect the unexpected.' 

Next up, you’ll meet the the Gaffneys, comprised of mum and dad, Kym and Brian, and their two boys, John (11) and James (9). 

 ‘For Team Gaffney, Potter conveys that living a full life is truly accessible through choice and the power of imagination!’ the family said. ‘We see within the characters the importance of acknowledging and embracing one another's diverse gifts. Finally, we should always remember that through life's ups & downs that you will always have the support and love of good friends & family.’


Rounding things off, we have the McKennas, with Sinead, Stephen, and their three children, Olivia (9), Stephen Jr. (7) and Pauric (6). 

‘Harry Potter means quality family time together,’ Sinead told us. ‘With very busy lives, reading together was not a priority but Harry Potter has changed that and brought us back together! Harry Potter means adventure, imagination, a world of magic and a love of reading!’

Well said. And we hope you’ve had just as much fun as our narrators have had reading along with Harry’s first adventure at home too! 

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And remember - [you can also listen to ‘The Man with Two Faces’ on Spotify if you fancy an audio-only version.](https://open.spotify.com/episode/5oW6LD6AF7hDXp71dJGmNh) 
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## Chapter Seventeen: ‘The Man with Two Faces’ – Further reading and new activities 

We may have now finished the readings, but there is still more to explore. Now that you’ve refreshed your memory of J.K. Rowling’s seventeenth chapter of *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* (or *Sorcerer’s Stone* for our US readers), here’s more about ‘The Man with Two Faces’

- How much did you just learn? For the young (and the young at heart!) – try our [final Chapter Challenge!](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/harry-potter-philosophers-stone-chapter-challenge-seventeen-the-man-two-faces) Collect house points as you complete chapter-themed tasks and quizzes, along with a secret quest. Oh and speaking of ‘house points’ remember to get sorted into your [Hogwarts house too!](https://my.wizardingworld.com/sorting-hat)

- As well as thanking our readers, we’d also like to give a huge shout out to our artistic contributors, who sent in all the fabulous drawings you see in each chapter. Take a look at some extra ones right [here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/fans-submit-artwork-for-harry-potter-at-home)

- For those who’ve visited the wizarding world before –for the final chapter, we’re talking about that rather shocking ending, and asking you if you [guessed that final twist.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/plot-twist-did-you-guess-the-identity-of-the-man-with-two-faces) So do make sure you’ve finished the chapter before clicking...

- The House Cup has been awarded! Watch the chapter to find out how the Great Hall is decorated at the end of the school year. But how well do you know the Hogwarts houses and their students? Test your knowledge with [Scholastic’s House Cup Challenge!](https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/parents/Printables/PDFs/Scholastic_HPHouseCupChallenge.pdf)

- If you’re old enough, come join us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/wizardingworld/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/wizardingworld) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wizardingworld) where the fun just keeps on coming with more quizzes, puzzles and extra challenges.

- The easiest way to keep up to date with all the wizarding business we’re up to, is simply by registering. [Go here for more details. ](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register)

## Harry Potter At Home 

Harry Potter At Home is our way of bringing the magic into people’s homes, casting a Banishing Charm on boredom. These special video readings are just one of the many things you can do at home with us, whether alone or with your friends or family. Our new Harry Potter At Home project is very much a team effort, combining the resources of Harry Potter UK and US publishers Bloomsbury and Scholastic, Pottermore Publishing, Warner Bros., leading spoken-word producer and provider Audible, our numerous library suppliers, library supplier OverDrive, streaming platform Spotify, and of course, our very own magic-makers here at WizardingWorld.com.

Chapter Sixteen: ‘Through the Trapdoor’

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Chapter Sixteen | Through the Trapdoor

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And remember, [you can catch up with Chapter Fifteen, read by Claudia Kim and Dakota Fanning, here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-forbidden-forest). 

Kenneth Branagh and Ruth Wilson, with Helena Bonham Carter, accompany Harry, Ron and Hermione through the trapdoor, where magic and friendships are tested.

Sir Kenneth Branagh has garnered international acclaim for his work on the stage and screen. A highly respected actor, director, writer and producer, he is the recipient of numerous awards, including five BAFTAS, two Olivier Awards, an Emmy Award and has been nominated for five Academy Awards and four Golden Globes. He portrayed the memorably eccentric Gilderoy Lockhart in *Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.*

Ruth Wilson’s acting work transcends film, TV and theatre and she is a two-time Olivier Award winner. She was awarded the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama for her starring role in the Showtime drama, *The Affair*. She also played prominent roles in the television dramas *Jane Eyre, Luther, Mrs Wilson*, and most recently, *His Dark Materials*. 

Helena Bonham Carter’s hugely eclectic career spans film, television and theatre, tackling everything from Shakespeare and period dramas, to musicals and fantasy epics. She has been nominated for numerous acting accolades, including two Academy Awards for *The Wings of the Dove* and *The King’s Speech*. For her work in the latter, she won the BAFTA award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2010. This is not Helena’s first foray into the  Wizarding World – she famously portrayed Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter films!  

You can see all of our [chapters right here in our chapter hub.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters)

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You may notice some wonderful drawings representing the chapter during the read-through. You can find more artwork in every chapter you watch from our brilliant contributors. [See a few extras here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/fans-submit-artwork-for-harry-potter-at-home)

[You can also listen to ‘Through the Trapdoor’ on Spotify if you fancy an audio-only version. ](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TeCfuV9T6Lhpbi7HsOTK5)

## Chapter Sixteen: ‘Through the Trapdoor’ – Further reading and new activities 

Now that you’ve refreshed your memory of J.K. Rowling’s sixteenth chapter of *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* (or *Sorcerer’s Stone* for our US readers), here’s more about ‘Through the Trapdoor’.        

- How much did you just learn? For the young (and the young at heart!) – [try our new Chapter Challenge!](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/harry-potter-philosophers-stone-chapter-challenge-sixteen-through-the-trapdoor) Collect house points as you complete chapter-themed tasks and quizzes, along with a secret quest. Oh and speaking of ‘house points’ [remember to get sorted into your Hogwarts house too! ](https://my.wizardingworld.com/sorting-hat)

- For those who’ve visited the wizarding world before –today we’re thinking about chess master extraordinaire, Ron Weasley, [and what his role in this memorable match taught us about his character.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/how-ron-weasleys-wizard-chess-match-showed-his-true-potential)

- In Chapter Sixteen, Harry and Hermione are faced with Snape’s Potions riddle. But how much do you remember from Potions class? [Bloomsbury help you invent your own Potion with this fun activity.](https://hpmedia.bloomsbury.com/rep/files/make-your-own-potion.pdf)

-	You’ve almost spent a whole year with Harry and his friends at Hogwarts. Can you remember these spells and wizarding objects from the first Harry Potter book and match them with their magical properties? [Find this activity from Scholastic here.](https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/parents/Printables/PDFs/Scholastic_Harry_PotterKnowYourSpells.pdf)

- But when is Chapter Seventeen coming, we hear you cry? Can you believe we’re nearly at the end? Be sure to check back at HarryPotterAtHome.com every week where you can expect new readings from a stellar cast of narrators.

-  In fact, if you’re worried about missing out on any updates from Harry Potter At Home and beyond, don’t worry. Sign up to our Harry Potter Fan Club newsletter, where you can receive exciting new updates every week on Harry Potter At Home, further chapters, and much more. [Here’s how.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/new-harry-potter-fan-club-newsletter)

- If you’re old enough, come join us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/wizardingworld/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/wizardingworld) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wizardingworld) where the fun just keeps on coming with more quizzes, puzzles and extra challenges.

- The easiest way to keep up to date with all the wizarding business we’re up to, is simply by registering. [Go here for more details. ](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register)

## Harry Potter At Home 

Harry Potter At Home is our way of bringing the magic into people’s homes, casting a Banishing Charm on boredom. These special video readings are just one of the many things you can do at home with us, whether alone or with your friends or family. Our new Harry Potter At Home project is very much a team effort, combining the resources of Harry Potter UK and US publishers Bloomsbury and Scholastic, Pottermore Publishing, Warner Bros., leading spoken-word producer and provider Audible, our numerous library suppliers, library supplier OverDrive, streaming platform Spotify, and of course, our very own magic-makers here at WizardingWorld.com.

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Chapter Fifteen: ‘The Forbidden Forest’ 

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Chapter Fifteen | The Forbidden Forest

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And remember, you can [catch up with Chapter Fourteen, with Jason Isaacs, Tom Felton and Helen McCrory here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-norbert-the-norwegian-ridgeback) Or, if you've finished already, step forward to watch [Chapter Sixteen.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-through-the-trapdoor)

Claudia Kim and Dakota Fanning narrate Harry’s detention in the Forbidden Forest. But beware! More than just unicorns dwell within.

Claudia Kim played a prominent role in *Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald*, as the mysterious character, Nagini. The South Korean actor and model has also appeared in *The Dark Tower*, *Avengers: Age of Ultron* and Netflix’s *Marco Polo*.

Dakota Fanning is an established actor, originally from Georgia.  She was most recently seen in Quentin Tarantino’s *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*.  Other notable credits include: *The Alienist* for TNT, *American Pastoral*, *The Secret Life of Bees*, *The Twilight Saga*, *I am Sam*, *Man on Fire*, *Uptown Girls*, *War of the Worlds*, *Charlotte’s Web* and *The Runaways*. 

Look forward to more famous faces and friends of the Wizarding World (and beyond!) to help us to read through all seventeen chapters of *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone* over the upcoming weeks. You can see [all of our chapters right here in our chapter hub.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters)

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You may notice some wonderful drawings representing the chapter during the read-through. Look forward to more artwork in every chapter.

[You can also listen to ‘The Forbidden Forest’ on Spotify if you fancy an audio-only version. ](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3otvW0XddeCS160ddqkTPd)

## Chapter Fifteen: ‘The Forbidden Forest’ – Further reading and new activities 

Now that you’ve refreshed your memory of J.K. Rowling’s fifteenth chapter of *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* (or *Sorcerer’s Stone* for our US readers), here’s more about ‘The Forbidden Forest’.       

- How much did you just learn? For the young (and the young at heart!) – [try our new Chapter Challenge!](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/harry-potter-philosophers-stone-chapter-challenge-fifteen-the-forbidden-forest) Collect house points as you complete chapter-themed tasks and quizzes, along with a secret quest. Oh and speaking of ‘house points’ remember to [get sorted into your Hogwarts house too!](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register)

- For those who’ve visited the wizarding world before – [today, we’re discussing that perilous Forbidden Forest](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/what-the-forbidden-forest-reveals-about-harry-potter-characters) and how it reveals a lot about the characters that enter it.

- Now you’ve spent a while with Harry and his friends at Hogwarts, how about trying to find all the magical words in Scholastic’s giant  ‘Welcome to Hogwarts’ wordsearch? [Play here](https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/parents/Printables/PDFs/Scholastic_HPHogwartsWordSearch.pdf) and once you’ve finished, [find the answers here! ](https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/parents/Printables/PDFs/Scholastic_HPHogwartsWordSearch-Answer-Key.pdf)

- A trip into the Forbidden Forest might be scary, but it would definitely be better if you had your wizarding best friend by your side. Who would be your Hogwarts best friend? [Find out here with Bloomsbury’s fun-tastic friendship quiz!](https://harrypotter.bloomsbury.com/uk/fun-stuff/who-is-your-hogwarts-best-friend/)

- But when is Chapter Sixteen coming, we hear you cry? That’s right, we’re edging ever nearer to the end. Be sure to check back at HarryPotterAtHome.com every week where you can expect new readings from a stellar cast of narrators.

-  In fact, if you’re worried about missing out on any updates from Harry Potter At Home and beyond, don’t worry. Sign up to our Harry Potter Fan Club newsletter, where you can receive exciting new updates every week on Harry Potter At Home, further chapters, and much more. [Here’s how.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/new-harry-potter-fan-club-newsletter)

- If you’re old enough, come join us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/wizardingworld/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/wizardingworld) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wizardingworld) where the fun just keeps on coming with more quizzes, puzzles and extra challenges.

- The easiest way to keep up to date with all the wizarding business we’re up to, is simply by registering. [Go here for more details. ](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register)

## Harry Potter At Home 

Harry Potter At Home is our way of bringing the magic into people’s homes, casting a Banishing Charm on boredom. These special video readings are just one of the many things you can do at home with us, whether alone or with your friends or family. Our new Harry Potter At Home project is very much a team effort, combining the resources of Harry Potter UK and US publishers Bloomsbury and Scholastic, Pottermore Publishing, Warner Bros., leading spoken-word producer and provider Audible, our numerous library suppliers, library supplier OverDrive, streaming platform Spotify, and of course, our very own magic-makers here at WizardingWorld.com.

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