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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child reveals Japanese cast for the first time 

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The three actors portraying Harry Potter in the Japanese production of Cursed Child.

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As the eighth Harry Potter story prepares to open at the TBS Akasaka ACT Theater this summer, a fresh cast has been assembled to join the Wizarding World family. And in the starring role as Harry Potter, three actors will be on hand to play the titular wizard

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Tatsuya Fujiwara, Kanji Ishimaru and Osamu Mukai will all be on hand to play the leading role of Harry, with each actor taking the role in turn. 

For Hermione, actors Aoi Nakabeppu and Sagiri Seina will portray her, while Masahiro Ehara and Hayata Tateyama will play Ron, respectively. 

[For the full cast, simply visit the official website to learn all about them.](https://www.harrypottertheplay.com/jp/)

Much like Broadway, Tokyo will be presenting the reimagined version of the play, which runs across one day for three and a half hours, including intermission. You can learn more about the reimagined version of *Cursed Child* [here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/cursed-child-returns-reimagined-to-broadway-and-opens-in-hamburg)

*Cursed Child*’s latest home, TBS Akasaka ACT Theater, is currently undergoing renovations, and will be ready to unveil its new look in time for the first preview performance in June. The play’s official opening night in Tokyo takes place 8th July. 

Tickets for previews will go on sale for two days only, from Wednesday 23rd – Thursday 24th February – and you will be able to register and purchase through either TBS Tickets or Horipro Stage. 

We’re so excited to see how *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* plays out in its first Asian home. Stay tuned for more details as we get them. 

West Coast performances of Cursed Child begin at San Francisco's Curran Theater

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Pictured (L–R): Benjamin Papac as Albus Potter and Jon Steiger as Scorpius Malfoy in the San Francisco production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Photo credit: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

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*Photo credit: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade*

The West Coast engagement of *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* triumphantly returned to San Francisco this week, after its performances were put on hold in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic back in 2020. 

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*Pictured (L–R): John Skelley as Harry Potter, Lily Mojekwu as Hermione Granger, and Steve O’Connell as Ron Weasley in the San Francisco production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Photo credit: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade*

Now, [the one-part reimagining of the play](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/cursed-child-returns-reimagined-to-broadway-and-opens-in-hamburg), which also runs in New York, enchanted audiences with a celebratory comeback. 

Press night for the show is set for the 9th February, and you can visit the play's [official website for more details. ](https://sf.harrypottertheplay.com/)

A huge welcome back to this branch of the Cursed Child family! 

__Remember, you can visit [our Cursed Child hub](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/cursed-child-collection) for quizzes, behind-the-scene videos and features on the hit play whenever you like.__

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The show will be available on Foxtel, launching 1st January.
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Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery releases festive updates for 2021

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From the 19th December, *Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery* is hosting a Christmas Countdown for its players, where fans of the game can expect a daily festive treat - right up 'til Christmas Day. Expect various in-game giveaways, such as coins, extra energy and more. 

You can also expect a new time-limited side quest (TLSQ) within the game, featuring various Hogwarts professors and a yuletide task. Your mission is to convert a Hogwarts classroom into a winter wonderland to surprise one of your favourite teachers using some stealthy tactics. This new in-game treat will be with you from the 16th December. 

Finally, starting on 29th December, *Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery* will also give out some in-game goodies (including 150 energy) that players can redeem until the 6th January. 

This celebratory update from *Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery* should certainly help get you in the Christmassy mood! Hogwarts always feels a bit Christmassy no matter what time of year it is, doesn't it? 

Learn more about [Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/discover/portkey-games/harry-potter-hogwarts-mystery)

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*Portkey Games is the games label dedicated to creating new Wizarding World mobile and video game experiences that place the player at the centre of their own adventure, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s original stories.*

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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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## Mads Mikkelsen as Grindelwald holding the Elder Wand

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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## A bittersweet Jacob and Queenie moment

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

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## Dumbledore holding the blood oath he made with Grindelwald

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

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## Newt and Theseus showing off their best moves!

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

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

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## Queenie seems to have embraced the darkness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Wizarding World sizzle reveals first glimpse of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore 

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Grab your Time-Turners and enjoy this trip down memory lane as we go from the first page of *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* through a poignant cascade of movie memories, fan moments and the dawn of the new chapters of the Wizarding World, from *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* to the Fantastic Beasts films. 

And do stick around until the end for a huge treat. Your  first (and rather extensive!) look at *Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore* awaits you! 

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In the video’s crescendo, we are greeted with an arresting shot of the esteemed Hogwarts castle before being swiftly taken down one of its corridors to meet Newt Scamander, Jacob Kowalski, Theseus Scamander and Professor Lally Hicks (whom you saw briefly in *Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald*!) meeting with Albus Dumbledore. 

You’ll also get your first look at Mads Mikkelsen as Gellert Grindelwald, glimmers of exciting and exotic new magical creatures, and an earth-shattering confrontation between Credence and Dumbledore. ‘The world as we know it is coming undone,’ Dumbledore says mournfully as the action unfolds. Have you formed any theories yet? Why does Dumbledore have a Golden Snitch? Could that mysterious cylindrical magical object be some sort of Portkey? And what is Dumbledore asking them to do, ‘even when every instinct tells you not to’? 

Don’t blink or you might miss something important... of course, several re-watches ought to help...

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Cursed Child returns reimagined to Broadway and opens in Hamburg

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*Headline image featuring: Lauren Nicole Cipoletti, Brady Dalton Richards and James Romney | Photographer: Matt Murphy*

Following the successful re-openings of Melbourne and London, *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* has returned triumphant to the Lyric theatre New York in its new reimagined format, while in Hamburg, Harry Potter und das verwunschene Kind celebrated its German-language two-part premiere last Sunday. 

The Broadway production, which has been boldly reimagined for its big comeback, opened to great critical acclaim, with the [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/07/theater/harry-potter-cursed-child-broadway-review.html) proclaiming it ‘Streamlined and still magical…this new version remains ravishingly entertaining’ and [Broadway News](https://broadwaynews.com/2021/12/07/review-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-retains-its-magic-and-its-heart/) calling it ‘A theatrical accomplishment of a very rare order.’  [Theatremania](https://www.theatermania.com/broadway/reviews/review-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-broadway_93096.html) wrote of the newly-staged, singular performance: ‘The show delivers spectacularly. Jamie Harrison's illusions regularly receive showstopping applause, the kind which might make the actors jealous were it not for the fact that their performances are integral to making the magic seem real. If you suspend your disbelief just a little bit (it's not hard considering the level of artistry at work) you'll feel like a kid again, witnessing incredible wonders onstage.’

Potter fans also welcomed the one-part version, with Leaky Cauldron declaring: ‘the joy and inspiration hold true.…the *Cursed Child* team (cast, creative, and crew) has completely given their hearts to re-mounting something still bewitching to behold. The magic feels as fresh as it did on its original opening day, April 22, 2018, and the play itself commands both stunned awe and breathless reverence from an audience of 1500+ theatergoers.’

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Meanwhile in Germany, the long-awaited opening of the original version at the newly refurbished Mehr! Theatre am Großmarkt in Hamburg -  the first non-English language production of the eighth story in the world – received an equally rapturous reception. [Broadway World](https://www.broadwayworld.com/germany/article/BWW-Review-HARRY-POTTER-AND-THE-CURSED-CHILD-at-Mehr-Theater-Am-Gromarkt-20211206)  declared:‘*HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD* is a modern theatrical masterpiece. The art of making theatre reinvented. It gives you shivers down your spine, laughter, and also some tears.’  

The two-part original will also be reimagined as a singular performance for theatres in San Francisco, Toronto and Tokyo in 2022, with Melbourne adopting this version in May 2022. 

*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* is now playing in London, New York, Melbourne and Hamburg.  For further details about all productions and all the latest news go to the website [here](https://www.harrypottertheplay.com/).

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to host special house pride performances in London

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Allow the Cursed Child London cast to explain how it works! 


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Hogwarts House themed performances 

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The first 50 audience members who arrive early on each Wednesday will receive early access to the theatre at 12.15pm, special access to the theatre bars and gift shop, and the opportunity to participate in Harry Potter trivia featuring *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* cast appearances.

All audience members will receive a house-themed souvenir pin and have the opportunity to enter the house pride costume contest.

__Wednesday 19 January 2022__: *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* will celebrate Hufflepuffs – just, loyal and unafraid of toil. <br>

__Wednesday 26 January 2022:__ *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* will celebrate Ravenclaws – wise, creative and brimming with wit. <br> 

__Wednesday 2 February 2022__: *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* will celebrate Gryffindors – daring, chivalrous and brave at heart. <br> 

__Wednesday 9 February 2022:__ *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* will celebrate Slytherins – cunning, determined and ambitious. <br> 

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So, there you have it. And if you have yet to discover your Hogwarts house... it’s never too late. [Register with us](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register/age-gate) and find out where you truly belong.

[Visit the Cursed Child website](https://www.harrypottertheplay.com/) for more details on these exciting nights. 

Introducing Wizarding World Quiz Championship: Christmas Edition

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__UPDATE: Our Quiz Championship has now closed! [Take a look to see who won...
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We all love a healthy, competitive quiz during the holidays. So, from Friday 26th November, we’re inviting you to take part in a special quiz championship for Christmas, comprised of three rounds across three weeks in the run up to the end of the year. And the best part is – you can compete for your Hogwarts house as you do it. Here’s a [handy link to join the Harry Potter Fan Club](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register/) so you can get ready, and make sure to opt-in to our newsletter to stay up-to-date. Here's Helen Mirren, the quiz master of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, to explain more! 

Helen Mirren introduces Wizarding World Quiz Championship

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Yes, our quiz runs concurrently with the new televised quiz special, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, which launches its first episode 28th November. So, once you’ve quizzed along with us, you can test your acumen with Helen. Here’s a sneak peek.

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Learn more about this exciting televised quiz, in honour of the 20th anniversary of *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone* [right here. ](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/dame-helen-mirren-to-host-harry-potter-quiz-hogwarts-tournament-of-houses)

Now, here are all the details you need about our quiz, Wizarding World Quiz Championship: Christmas Edition. The three rounds of our quiz are as follows...

__SPELLS & STUDIES <br>
CREATURES & CHARACTERS <br>
FUN & FESTIVITIES__ 

Each round will be longer as we go through, meaning more points can be accumulated along the way! You’ll need knowledge of Harry Potter, [Cursed Child](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/cursed-child-collection) and the [Fantastic Beasts](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/fantastic-beasts-collection) films during these quizzes – so make sure you’ve done your studying. And as you can imagine, they will be ascending in difficulty to really give your magical minds a thorough workout. 

Here’s all you need to get started.

1.	[Log in or register](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register/age-gate) with us to get sorted into your Hogwarts house
2.	Represent your house in the latest round of the Quiz Championship – you can also play previous rounds you may have missed
3.	Your score (on your first attempt) will be added to your Hogwarts house’s total
4.	Complete all three rounds to help your house compete for victory

TIP: Look out for weekly study guides in the Harry Potter Fan Club app to help you brush up on your wizarding world knowledge. Our first pack will teach you all about Studies & Spells. Just simply input the [code](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/how-enchanted-keys-and-codes-work-in-app), ahem, __STUDIESANDSPELLS__ to get started for round one. You can now unlock  __CREATURESANDCHARACTERS__ and __FUNANDFESTIVITIES__ too.

You can download the app right [here](https://wizardingworld.onelink.me/Uc36/e36ecaae) or with the handy QR below.

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The winning Hogwarts house will be celebrated online, where you can expect our website to be adorned in the colours of the winner – just like you would see in the Great Hall at the [end-of-term feast.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/which-hogwarts-great-hall-dinner-guest-would-you-be)

So... will it be Gryffindor’s bravery, Ravenclaw’s wit, Slytherin’s cunning or the patience of Hufflepuff that will help win our first ever quiz championship? 

We’re excited to find out! 