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How much do you know about our beloved Care of Magical Creatures Professor? Jog your memory with our latest challenge. 

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Chapter Six Quiz

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[Click here to see the answers!](https://images.ctfassets.net/usf1vwtuqyxm/6xa4dDg1niPNdZdN4FOGfw/36811efe6972cc2daab870cd98b49378/1080x1350_q6_Answers.jpg "Chapter 6 answers") How many did you get right? 

[Have you tried our Chapter Challenge for Chapter Six yet?](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/harry-potter-philosophers-stone-chapter-challenge-six-journey-platform-nine "CC6")
Collect house points by completing the challenges and secret quest!

And remember, you can go back and [watch Jamie Parker and the Broadway cast of Cursed Child read Chapter Six](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-journey-from-platform-nine-and-three-quarters) any time you like!

For more quizzes, crafting, articles and other fun activites go to the [Harry Potter At Home Hub](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home "HPAH hub").  

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The “Minerva McGonagall Finish the Quote” Quiz 

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The Hogwarts Pets Quiz

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Chapter Eight: 'The Potions Master'

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Watch Alia Bhatt, Alec Baldwin and his daughter read Chapter Eight of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone, 'The Potions Master'. Sign up to hear who's next.

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Alia Bhatt, with Alec Baldwin and his daughter Carmen, introduce us to Professor Snape, the Potions teacher at Hogwarts. 

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[Remind yourself of Chapter Seven, read by Olivia Colman, Jonathan Van Ness and Kate McKinnon here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-sorting-hat)

Actress Alia Bhatt joins us today to take on Chapter Eight, and she’s joined by two rather special guests, Alec Baldwin and his daughter! 

Alia Bhatt is one of the most prominent actresses in India. A multiple winner at the Filmfare Awards, (India’s equivalent of the Academy Awards) Alia was recently named on Forbes Magazine’s ‘30 Under 30’ list in Asia.

‘It wasn’t until lockdown in India that Harry, Hogwarts and the wizarding world became regular fixtures in my life,’ Alia said. ‘Somehow, despite the fierce insistence of my sister, life always intervened, and I never quite got around to befriending the books. But confined to my home - I journeyed to Hogwarts with Harry and was transported to a world of endless possibilities.’ 

‘And, just like magic, that was when I was asked to be a part of Harry Potter At Home. I didn’t quite believe in magic until two months ago - but now - thanks to Harry, I do. 10 million points to Gryffindor.’

Alec Baldwin is Alia’s special guest for today’s reading, and he, in turn, is joined by his own special guest, his daughter Carmen. Since 1980, Alec Baldwin has appeared in numerous productions on stage, in films and on television. He has received a Tony nomination (*A Streetcar Named Desire*, 1992) an Oscar nomination (*The Cooler*, 2004) and has won three Emmy awards, three Golden Globes and seven consecutive Screen Actors Guild Awards as Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on NBC-TV's *30 Rock*.

‘My daughter and I love Harry Potter,’ Alec said. ‘It’s been such a pleasure to be a part of the Harry Potter At Home readings for everyone to enjoy whilst we are all confined at home – happy listening.’

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 and read below to see how you can [get involved in contributing yourself.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/terms/content-submission-guidelines)

[You can also listen to ‘The Potions Master’ on Spotify if you fancy an audio-only version. ](https://open.spotify.com/episode/45dTW779oW2Ut8b5VTfiMB)

## Chapter Eight: ‘The Potions Master’ – Further reading and new activities 

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

- 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-eight-the-potions-master) 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 – we’re thinking about the subtle science and exact art of potion-making a little more today. [Which magical concoction would you love to try in real-life?](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/wizarding-world-potions-we-want-in-real-life "WW")

- Now you’ve met the Potions master, how about colouring him in? Our friends at Bloomsbury have kindly provided this colouring activity [and you can find it here.](https://hpmedia.bloomsbury.com/rep/files/professor-snape-colour-in.pdf)

- And now Harry and his friends have started at Hogwarts, Scholastic have provided an imaginative activity that helps you create your very own Hogwarts student profile. [Click here to start!](https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/parents/Printables/PDFs/scholastic-harry-potters-hogwarts-student-fill-in.pdf) And remember, if you still need to discover your official Hogwarts house, pet and wand type, you can find out here on WizardingWorld.com

- But when is Chapter Nine coming, we hear you cry? 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)

- And what about this fan art? Yes, well reminded. We’re inviting you to send in your pieces to represent key moments from the first book, which will feature in future videos. At the moment, we’re looking for moments that feature in Chapter Nine onwards. 

By our mathematics skills, that would give us just nine more chapters to go, so please do send us your interpretations of famous scenes from those chapters via the hashtag #HarryPotterAtHome to @WizardingWorld’s Twitter account. Submitting your artwork this way ensures the Harry Potter At Home project absolutely has your permission to use your pieces online.

You can [check out our rules and guidelines](https://www.wizardingworld.com/terms/content-submission-guidelines) to submitting here and an important note to all parent and guardians that you must submit your children’s art on their behalf.

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## 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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In the grand, never-ending game of ‘imagining that magic is real’, potions tend to get side-lined next to the quicker, flashier potential of the wand. But that’s unfair. For a wand may be able to curse a bully, or Transfigure a teacher, but Snape is right in Chapter Eight when he says potions are a subtle science and exact art – one that translates into strong, effective magic, the kind that would come mighty useful in everyday life. Good luck? Eternal life? Stepping into someone else’s shoes? Here are a few we’d want to brew the most…

## Felix Felicis

You’ll know Felix Felicis as ‘liquid luck’, the potion capable of making any drinker lucky for a period of time, during which they will succeed at almost anything they put their mind to. Harry used it in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to make sure that he succeeded in retrieving a memory from Horace Slughorn, and later to protect his friends in duels against Death Eaters. Oh and of course, he pretended to use it to give Ron confidence as a Quidditch Keeper. Very admirable. 

But think of all the other uses! You could take a few drops before a multiple-choice exam, ensuring that you ace every answer. Or maybe a job interview, which you’d leave as Employee of the Year. Nervous about a date? Well, prepare to be the most charming person who ever lived. But why stop there? Think bigger! Shoot an arrow blindfolded! Run for President! Play the lottery!

But beware: if taken in excess, Felix Felicis can prove highly toxic, and could make you very ill; which, ironically, would be rather unlucky.


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## Polyjuice Potion

Hermione brewed Polyjuice Potion successfully in her second year at Hogwarts, so that she, Ron and Harry could try to get the truth about the Heir of Slytherin out of Draco Malfoy. Unfortunately, Polyjuice is only meant for human transformations, so when she accidentally added a cat hair instead of Millicent Bulstrode’s head hair, things got very furry. Though at least it gave Moaning Myrtle a laugh for once… 

Accidental animal transformations aside, we would absolute love to brew some Polyjuice Potion – preferably in our kitchen rather than a haunted bathroom.Want to find out what your friends really think about you? This is the perfect solution! Want to convince someone to buy you that birthday present you’ve always wanted? Change into someone else and suggest it! But not all our reasons are selfish… stepping into someone else’s shoes can often give you a bit of perspective, even if it’s only for an hour or so. 


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## Amortentia 

Okay, okay so it might seem a little soppy to have the most powerful love potion in the world on our wish list – but come on, have a heart! And no, it didn’t go so well for Ron in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, where his affections went from Lavender Brown to Romilda Vane faster than a flying Snitch, but he did eat a LOT of those Chocolate Cauldrons.

Even if we didn’t actually give it to anyone, we’d be curious to see what it smelt like to us. According to Hermione, ‘it’s supposed to smell differently to each of us, according to what attracts us, and I can smell freshly mown grass and new parchment and –’ What was she going to say? We’re still curious – and curious about how the potion with the mother-of-pearl sheen would smell to us… 


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## Veritaserum 

The truth potion. Find out if your sister stole your favourite dress. Determine who ate the last chocolate biscuit in the tin. Finally get to the bottom of where your dad hides the birthday presents. Veritaserum sounds like it could come in really useful around sneaky family members and friends. Though we’d want to make sure it didn’t get into the wrong hands… 

At one point, Professor Snape gleefully threatened to slip a few drops of Veritaserum into Harry’s evening pumpkin juice, and of course, Professor Umbridge was desperate to get her hands on some. On seconds thoughts… maybe it’s best leaving this one in the wizarding world!

## Draught of Peace

The world can be a scary, overwhelming place, and that can often lead to us feeling anxious or panicked. The magical solution to this, of course, is a potion: the Draught of Peace, a concoction that’s designed to ease the agitation of whoever drinks it. In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth years were tasked with making one by Snape – though it’s hard to imagine brewing a peace potion whilst in a class with the Slytherin head of house.

However, we do know that Madam Pomfrey was known to prescribe the potion to students suffering from exam stress. We could think of a few other scenarios in which it could come in useful, but for now we’ll just have to settle for a cuppa and a Harry Potter book.

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## Elixir of Life 

This is the big one: the Elixir of Life, the potion of immortality. You’ll no doubt recognise it as the subject of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, where it’s positioned as one of the most sought-after potions of the wizarding world – especially by Lord Voldemort. The catch? To keep being immortal, it must be drunk regularly for all eternity. Stopping drinking it, like Nicolas Flamel and his wife, means that your life ends like everyone else’s. A dependency, Dumbledore thought, that Voldemort would ultimately never have wanted. 

But you’re not Lord Voldemort! You’re just an easy-going Muggle who wants to live forever. Who can’t relate to that? To never live your life in fear of death; to never worry about the future; to witness the passing of the ages, to see empires rise and empires fall; to see the full breadth of human potential; to ride hoverboards; to witness the end of the universe itself…

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And remember, you can go back and [watch Alia Bhatt, with Alec Baldwin and his daughter Carmen, reading ‘The Potions Master’ any time you like here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-potions-master "PM")… 

And for more Harry Potter At Home articles, quizzes and entertaining magical activities, head over to the [Harry Potter at Home hub on WizardingWorld.com](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home "Hub").


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__**Spoiler Warning**__

__*This article contains info on a number of character appearances from the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child production.*__

Our special reading of Chapter Six, ‘The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters’, features a smorgasbord of *Cursed Child* talent, with many cast members from the Broadway production coming together to tackle the first Harry Potter story. 

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The reading is introduced by Jamie Parker, who played Harry Potter in the original West End production, and then brought the character to Broadway. He is joined by many members of the current Broadway cast, who take on speaking parts within the chapter.

Here’s everyone you see in the video, who they play in *Cursed Child*, and who they’re reading in ‘The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters’. 

[Oh, and you can watch the video right here!](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-journey-from-platform-nine-and-three-quarters)

Jamie Parker – Narrator <br>
James Romney (Albus Potter in *Cursed Child*) – Harry Potter <br>
Stephen Spinella (Severus Snape & ensemble in Cursed Child) – Vernon Dursley <br>
Diane Davis (Ginny Potter in *Cursed Child*) – Mrs Weasley<br>
James Snyder (Harry Potter in *Cursed Child*) - Fred Weasley <br>
Paul Thornley (Ron Weasley in *Cursed Child*) - George Weasley <br>
Brady Dalton Richards (Scorpius Malfoy in *Cursed Child*)  – Ron Weasley <br>
Aaron Bartz (Draco Malfoy in *Cursed Child*) – Percy Weasley <br>
Michela Cannon (Moaning Myrtle & ensemble in *Cursed Child*) - Ginny Weasley <br>
Lauren Cipoletti (Delphi Diggory & ensemble in *Cursed Child*) - Hogwarts student <br>
Karen Janes Woditsch – (Professor McGonagall & ensemble in *Cursed Child*) Augusta Longbottom <br>
Will Carlyon (James Potter Jr & ensemble in *Cursed Child*) – Neville Longbottom <br>
Fiona Reid (Dolores Umbridge & ensemble in *Cursed Child*) – Trolley Witch <br>
Nadia Brown – (Rose Granger-Weasley & ensemble in *Cursed Child*) Hermione<br> 
Jax Jackson – (Yann Fredericks & ensemble in *Cursed Child*) Draco Malfoy <br>
Brian Thomas Abraham (Sorting Hat, Hagrid & ensemble in *Cursed Child*) Hagrid <br>
James Brown III (Bane & ensemble in *Cursed Child*) – The train announcement <br>
Ed Hyland (Dumbledore & ensemble in *Cursed Child*) – The Chocolate Frog card<br> 

So, there you have it. For more details on *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*, [visit the official website](https://www.harrypottertheplay.com/). Or for more of our chapter reads, enjoy everything from *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone* so far, [courtesy of Harry Potter At Home.  ](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home)

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Which is better: Diagon Alley or Hogsmeade?

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## The argument for Diagon Alley
You’ve just watched [Chapter Five of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, describing Harry Potter’s first trip to Diagon Alley](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-diagon-alley "Diagon Alley chapter"), and it really is streets ahead of Hogsmeade… 


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Picture the scene. You find the correct brick – three up, two across – and tap the wall behind the Leaky Cauldron courtyard three times. And there it is, the wizarding world opening up in front of you, revealing the cobbled street beyond. We can completely understand why Harry wishes he has ‘*about eight more eyes*’ at this moment – who wouldn’t want such excitement and exhilaration at the start of their shopping trip? So, for starters, the magical brick entrance to Diagon Alley is something we absolutely wouldn’t want to miss out on, whereas it sounds like you can walk straight into Hogsmeade just like any other Muggle town. Dull as as an old cauldron. 

And once you’re in, Diagon Alley is bustling with witches and wizards of all ages and from all walks of life. Hogsmeade, on the other hand, sounds like it only comes to life when Hogwarts students are allowed to visit. We’d want to see witches complaining about the price of dragon liver outside the apothecary, and children marvelling over broomsticks in the window of Quality Quidditch Supplies. The thing about Diagon Alley is that it gives an insight into wizarding life that feels realistic, palpable, even gritty. Hogsmeade is a fairy tale village that doesn’t reflect the day to day lives of wizarding folk. Picturesque? Yes. Nice for the occasional weekend trip? Yes. Good for shopping? We’d rather have down-to-earth Diagon Alley any day of the week.  

What comes with a shopping destination for real wizards is choice and variety. And with that variety comes competition – meaning that we think Diagon Alley houses the best wizarding products Galleons can buy. Remember that Harry has to write to Flourish and Blotts in Diagon Alley to get a copy of Advanced Potion Making and not just pop over to a bookshop in Hogsmeade. Not to mention that Hogwarts students appear to pick up their school supplies in Diagon Alley, rather than choosing other wizarding shopping destinations. It’s also in Diagon Alley where Harry first sees the Firebolt. Quality Quidditch Supplies is selling the state-of-the-art racing broom, later used by the Irish in the Quidditch World Cup. With options like these, not only would you be able to get everything you actually needed, but window-shopping would be an absolute dream. 

Again and again Diagon Alley proves itself as the place to shop. It has Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions (emphasis on the all), and it is also home to Ollivanders which Hagrid says: ‘*Just Ollivanders left now – only place fer wands, Ollivanders, and yeh gotta have the best wand*.’ And let’s not forget that it has a plethora of options when it comes to pets: Eelops Owl Emporium which gave us beautiful Hedwig, as well as the Magical Menagerie that gave us crafty Crookshanks! 

Shops and magical products aside, Diagon Alley is superior to Hogsmeade because of the opportunities to bump into friends outside of Hogwarts! Hogsmeade might be pretty, but it’s practically next door to the castle. We love Harry, Ron and Hermione’s reunions during the summer holidays in Diagon Alley, and we’d definitely want to experience that sense of anticipation as students flocked there to buy school supplies, catch up with friends and prepare for the year ahead.

Sorry Hogsmeade, you just can’t compete with this bustling hub of wizarding activity!


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## The case for Hogsmeade

In *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban*, a new realm of opportunities opened up to Hogwarts students: access to the neighbouring village of Hogsmeade. Described as looking like a ‘*Christmas card*’ due to its abundance of snow, the village was awash with pubs, thatched houses, tea shops, joke shops and beyond – and even includes its own tourist attraction in the ‘*supposedly haunted*’ Shrieking Shack. See? Already that sounds pretty brilliant.

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Although we’d already become quite accustomed with the joyful hustle and bustle of Diagon Alley, discovering Hogsmeade was even more intriguing. We associated Diagon Alley with getting back to school, picking up books and supplies and the like, while Hogsmeade was designed as a break from school, a chance for students to unwind and properly start feeling more independent. After all, the trip was only available to third-year Hogwarts students and beyond – getting to go to Hogsmeade was like a dream for the younger pupils.

And while Diagon Alley appears to only have one pub (The famous Leaky Cauldron, of course) Hogsmeade has options! You can pop to the Three Broomsticks for a flagon of Butterbeer with Madam Rosmerta, or if you want a bit of quiet time, you can go to the Hog’s Head, which is admittedly a bit dodgier, but good for private meetings. While we’re aware of the legendary status of The Leaky Cauldron, Hogsmeade feels more like the place to go for a bit of an escape, and not just for students, but for Hogwarts staff too. Witnessing the likes of Professor Flitwick enjoying a flamboyant cherry drink with an umbrella in the Three Broomsticks, for example, was simply a joy to see.

Beyond the more vibrant social haunts, Hogsmeade is known for confectionary shops such as Honeydukes, which has an enviable array of different sweets on offer, and the extremely popular Zonko’s Joke Shop, where students could purchase all sorts of whacky and wonderful items to infuriate Filch the caretaker with. Compared to Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade just seems a bit more fun, and dare we say it, a bit more rebellious. Just look at the Shrieking Shack, the ‘haunted’ house that couldn’t help but spark interest in its young student visitors. Hogsmeade definitely has a more unruly aura. 

While Hogwarts students were more likely go to Diagon Alley with their parents or families, Hogsmeade was altogether the cooler option to go with your friends, or even go on dates. It is altogether quirkier, more interesting and more varied than Diagon Alley, and served as an important location for many key moments in the Harry Potter series.

Sure, Diagon Alley may have been Harry’s first proper introduction to the wizarding world – but Hogsmeade is when things really got interesting. The wizarding village’s atmosphere was always a point of consternation for Hogwarts students, and really seemed to represent the curiosity and excitement of growing up. 

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So, Diagon Alley or Hogsmeade? Which wizarding destination is your favourite? If you’re old enough, let us know on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/wizardingworld/ "Facebook"), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/wizardingworld?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor "Twitter") or [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wizardingworld/ "WW Instagram").

And remember to [watch Chapter Five of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer's Stone, where you can revisit Harry’s first trip to Diagon Alley](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-diagon-alley "Diagon Alley reading").


The seven cosiest places at Hogwarts

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## Gryffindor common room 

A favourite cosy hangout of Harry, Ron and Hermione’s, Gryffindor common room had to be on our list. A ‘*cosy circular tower room full of dilapidated squashy armchairs and rickety old tables*’ often with a fire ‘*crackling merrily in the grate*’ we can understand why the golden trio spent so much time there studying or more often than not… scheming!

## The library 

If you were to avoid the Restricted Section and Madam Pince’s eagle eye, we reckon the Hogwarts library would be a cosy (and peaceful!) place to be. It would be so easy to settle down and lose yourself amongst the ‘*thousands of books; thousands of shelves; hundreds of narrow rows*’ – though you might have to leave the Chocolate Frogs back in your common room. And if you like to read books as fast as Hermione, you wouldn’t even need to leave the room to start on the next one!

## The Room of Requirement  

Also known as the '*Come and Go Room*', Dobby explained to Harry in *Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix* that the Room of Requirement ‘*is a room that a person can only enter… when they have real need of it. Sometimes it is there, and sometimes it is not, but when it appears, it is always equipped for the seeker’s needs*’. Throughout the Harry Potter series, we saw the room in different iterations: training room for Dumbledore’s Army, the Room of Hidden Things, a base for rebels during *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows*. Given that it’s unplottable and it would make all your cosy wishes come true – we think the Room of Requirement would be an excellent choice. 

## Hufflepuff common room 

The Hufflepuff common room gets off to a flying start because it's entered from the same corridor as the Hogwarts kitchens and we all know food is one of the most comforting things of all! Inside the common room is ‘*low-ceilinged*’ and ‘*reminiscent of a badger’s sett*’, and ‘*decorated in the cheerful, bee-like colours of yellow and black*’. The room is also blooming with colourful plants and flowers, and ‘*small, round windows just level with the ground at the foot of the castle show a pleasant view of rippling grass and dandelions*’. J.K. Rowling tells us that despite the low windows, ‘the room feels perennially sunny’. Ahhh. We feel relaxed just thinking about it. [Find J.K. Rowling's writing on this common room here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/hufflepuff-common-room).

## Hagrid’s hut 

We couldn’t possibly miss out Hagrid’s hut from our list of the cosiest places at Hogwarts. Hagrid did have some rather unusual hut-mates during Harry’s time at Hogwarts, from Norbert the dragon to Buckbeak the Hippogriff, but we don’t think we’d have minded! Hagrid was always ready with a strong cup of tea and a bit of advice – although perhaps we’d avoid his rock cakes. The hut might have been small but you just can’t beat a copper kettle boiling on an open fire and a patchwork quilt. Oh, and let’s not forget Fang!  We’d love to flick through a copy of *Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them* or discuss the latest Quidditch match, with that loveable boarhound snoozing at our feet.  

## Ravenclaw common room  

Harry only visited the Ravenclaw common room once, and it wasn’t exactly a relaxing experience. However, on your average Hogwarts school day, we think the Ravenclaw common room sounds very cosy indeed. ‘*Graceful arched windows punctuated the walls, which were hung with blue and bronze silks*’ and the Ravenclaws were lucky enough to ‘*a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains*’. We particularly like the sound of the ceiling which ‘*was domed and painted with stars, which were echoed in the midnight-blue carpet*’. This being Ravenclaw common room, there are of course, chairs, tables and bookcases to pick out your next fascinating read. Sitting under the stars, with a view of the mountains, now that sounds pretty cosy to us.  

## Dumbledore’s office  

This ‘*large and beautiful circular room*’ might not be the first cosy place you think of, but here’s our take on it. We love the idea of reading a good book whilst ‘*curious silver instruments stood on spindle- legged tables, whirring and emitting little puffs of smoke.*’ And what about all the portraits of old headmasters and headmistresses snoozing on the walls? We reckon being surrounded by all that knowledge and wisdom would feel pretty comforting – as long as Phineas Nigellus stayed asleep! 

Since a few of the cosiest places we've suggested are common rooms - how about trying out [Common Room Quiz](https://www.wizardingworld.com/quiz/web-the-common-room-quiz "CR quiz")? 

Chapter Challenge: 'The Potions Master'

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Welcome to your eighth Chapter Challenge! If you need a reminder of Chapter Eight, [you can watch Alia Bhatt, with Alec Baldwin and his daughter Carmen, reading 'The Potions Master' any time you like here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-potions-master "PM").

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__Write down which Hogwarts teacher you’re most interested in learning more about. What subject do they teach and why have you chosen them?__

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__Draw a picture of the cauldron you would like to use in a Potions class. You can decorate the outside any way you want – perhaps with your house colours?__
  
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__Answer this question and get a clue about the next chapter. What is the name of the most popular wizarding sport? Clue: Ron tried to explain the rules to Harry on the Hogwarts Express ...__
  
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__Write about yourself: Which Hogwarts lesson would you most want to go to? Why?__

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__Prediction time! This is where you guess what might happen later in the book. Hagrid removed a secret package from a Gringotts vault just before someone broke in! Where do you think that package is now?__

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__Time to be a Hogwarts portrait: In 'The Potions Master', we find out about the Hogwarts portraits and how they move about. Pretend you’re a portrait at the top of a moving staircase. What’s your name? What does your portrait look like? Describe what happens when a staircase moves and confuses students. Do you think it's funny? Do you try to help them? Or do you try to confuse them even more?__

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__Secret quest: Organise a household meeting, using only secret notes. In Chapter Eight, Hagrid invites Harry to his hut using a note from Hedwig. For this secret quest, you must be the owl and deliver notes to members of your household. The note must say the time and the place in your home to meet – e.g. kitchen table, on the sofa. You must not say anything about the meeting out loud. If everyone comes to the meeting, you win!__

*This mini-challenge is worth 3 house points.*
  
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__Quiz time: If this secret quest isn’t for you, you can collect the same number of house points if you answer every question correctly in our [Chapter Eight Quiz here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/quiz/chapter-quiz-chapter-eight-five-questions "CQ8")...__

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Did you complete this Chapter Challenge? How many house points did you collect of the possible 10? Have you put all your pieces of paper in the hourglass so you don’t lose count? When a reading of Chapter Nine becomes available, there’ll be another challenge waiting for you!

And don’t forget to collect all your house points in your house hourglass. Remember, your hourglass can be any container – a bottle, a jar, a box. Every time you earn a house point, cut out a little square or circle of paper or card – colour it in with your house colour – and then put it into your hourglass. When you need to use scissors, make sure you ask an adult to help you.

Still need to find out which Hogwarts house you belong in? [Here’s a link to the Sorting Ceremony on our website](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register "Register"). Or download the Wizarding World app to find out your house whilst wearing the Sorting Hat! You’ll need an adult to help you register.

And for more quizzes, crafting, articles and other fun activites go to the [Harry Potter At Home Hub](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home "HPAH hub").

__Illustration by Mary GrandPré © Scholastic__

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For beginners, for novices, for Harry Potter superfans going 20 years-strong, dig deep into the Wizarding World with our collection of features.

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Introducing the next phase of Harry Potter At Home 

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Some of the best-loved faces from global entertainment, music and sport have lent their voices to the story they love by recording videos of themselves reading the timeless first Harry Potter book, *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone/Sorcerer’s Stone*.

We, alongside J.K. Rowling, have announced seven of those readers from the stellar line-up today.

Excitingly, Daniel Radcliffe, Stephen Fry, David Beckham, Dakota Fanning, Claudia Kim, Noma Dumezweni, and Eddie Redmayne are amongst the cast of narrators, with more surprises and special appearances from across the Wizarding World and beyond to come. Each will be reading different sections of this iconic book – with its themes of family, friendship, courage and overcoming adversity – to families around the world.  

And here is a sneak peek!

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Who better to lend their voice to Chapter One than the prolific actor who portrayed Harry in all eight films? Daniel Radcliffe has kindly read the whole of Chapter One of *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone/Sorcerer’s Stone*, [‘The Boy Who Lived’, for your viewing and listening pleasure. ](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-boy-who-lived)

As the figurehead of the Harry Potter films for so many years, we hope you love watching this incredibly special video of Daniel revisiting Harry’s adventure – this time not on a film set, but through the pages of the first book. 
 
While you can watch Daniel’s [reading right here,](https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-boy-who-lived) you can also listen in audio form thanks to Spotify, who will be hosting all of our readings on their platform. [You can listen via Spotify or Spotify Kids](https://newsroom.spotify.com/2020-05-05/stars-from-the-wizarding-world-and-beyond-bring-harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-philosophers-stone-to-spotify/) – so parents and carers can enjoy the series with younger fans too. 

We look forward to new narrators every week as they take turns to read different sections of the *Philosopher’s Stone*/*Sorcerer’s Stone*, until we reach the end with Chapter Seventeen. Keep an eye out for some very special surprise cameos along the way too. 

As you watch Daniel read through ‘The Boy Who Lived’, you’ll notice some amazing artwork interspersed in the experience, thanks to some talented fans. Brilliantly, you yourself can get involved in future chapters, from Chapter Two onwards, so your own pieces can feature alongside our special guest narrators. According to our incredible mathematics skills, you have sixteen chapters remaining of *Philosopher’s Stone*/*Sorcerer’s Stone* to work with – so please do send in your artistic interpretations of key scenes. [Read all about how to get involved here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/terms/content-submission-guidelines) 

[Harry Potter At Home](http://harrypotterathome.com/) is the Wizarding World’s way of bringing Hogwarts closer to you, as we all continue to stay at home and keep safe. For parents looking for new magical ways to entertain their children during this time, we launched the Harry Potter At Home hub full of quizzes, puzzles, fun videos and features, along with contributions from our friends, UK and US Harry Potter publishers, Bloomsbury and Scholastic, alongside assistance from Warner Bros., Audible and our many library partners. To learn more about everything Harry Potter At Home has to offer, our handy round-up should help! 

So, without further ado, make sure you’re sitting comfortably, as we enjoy the first Harry Potter book in a whole new way. Grab a Portkey over to the first video now.

For more Harry Potter at Home updates, be sure to keep checking our [magically evolving hub](http://harrypotterathome.com/), or learn how to sign up to the [Harry Potter Fan Club weekly newsletter](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/new-harry-potter-fan-club-newsletter). But for the whole Wizarding World experience, such as getting sorted into your official Hogwarts house, discovering your Patronus, your wand and much more, be sure to [register right here.](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register?utm_medium=newsarticle&utm_source=wwd_web&utm_campaign=hpah-video-chap1-register)

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A first look at Harry Potter: Magic Awakened revealed in China 

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NetEase Inc., one of the largest internet and video game companies in the world, have collaborated with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on their own exciting Wizarding World mobile game, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened. At their Sixth Annual Product Launch 520 Conference, NetEase revealed video highlights of the game alongside a rousing live orchestra performance of John Williams’ iconic Hedwig’s Theme. 

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Harry Potter: Magic Awakened is co-developed and officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and will launch under the Portkey Games label. The upcoming mobile game, which focuses on collectible cards and features strategy roleplay elements, is set to delight Harry Potter fans across China, where this game will be available to play.  

Set some years after the Second Wizarding War, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened invites players to embark on their very own illustrious wizarding journey, which includes mastering spells, recruiting allies, and devising unique strategies and magical combinations for player versus player combat. 

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Fans in China will be able to visit [www.harrypottermagicawakened.com](https://www.harrypottermagicawakened.com) for more details.

*Stay tuned for more exciting Portkey Games developments, coming soon.*

Portkey Games reveals new trailer for Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells

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Enjoy your first look at the upcoming match-3 puzzle game, which is the latest offering from the Portkey Games label. You can [learn more about Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells and Portkey Games here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/web-new-hp-mobile-puzzle-game-in-development)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We’re excited to share with you a first look at the upcoming, match-3 mobile game ‘Harry Potter: Puzzles &amp; Spells’ under the <a href="https://twitter.com/PortkeyGames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PortkeyGames</a> label. <a href="https://t.co/TV4YI0BnPL">pic.twitter.com/TV4YI0BnPL</a></p>&mdash; Wizarding World (@wizardingworld) <a href="https://twitter.com/wizardingworld/status/1261269539024777217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

*Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells*, the recently announced game coming to mobile devices worldwide, has released its first official teaser trailer!

This first video takes players on an advance tour of some of the beloved settings they will visit as they progress through the puzzle gameplay. The teaser shows coloured blocks (adorned with winged keys, Chocolate Frogs and other well-known symbols you’re sure to recognise) flying around some of your favourite Wizarding World locations, floating through Diagon Alley and bouncing along Hogwarts staircases. 

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Bernard Kim, President of Publishing at Zynga, said of the game: ‘From the Great Hall of Hogwarts to the Gryffindor common room, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells gives players a chance to revisit their favourite Wizarding World landmarks in a new way.’ 

As with all Portkey releases, the player will have the chance to be at the centre of their own adventure… get ready for some brain-teasing puzzles sprinkled with magic!

For more information on the upcoming Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells game, you can follow all updates on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or [visit the official website.](https://www.harrypotterpuzzlesandspells.com)

Stay tuned for more [Portkey Games updates soon. ](https://www.portkeygames.com/) 

Stunning new illustrated Harry Potter book covers unveiled for Thailand’s twentieth anniversary 

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The Harry Potter series is getting a breath-taking makeover in Thailand by illustrator Arch Apolar. He has designed new covers, chapter headers, illustrations in the books, and an incredible Quidditch-themed box set for your enjoyment. 

‘Never in my life did I dream of becoming an illustrator responsible for designing a version of this series,’ Arch told us.

‘I made sure that I put all my effort, my heart and my soul into this project as I would like this version to be like a love letter from fan to fan. From inside of each Hogwarts house to the appearance of each character, I tried to make the details as accurate as I could.’ 

The covers and interior artwork depict key characters and moments from the books as well as plenty of localised touches to delight Thai fans.

‘I wanted this cover series to have a classic feeling, like it was made back in the Golden Age of Illustration and to pay homage to the artists from that time,’ Arch said. ‘I wanted the character design in this version to relate to both kids and adults, so it should not be too stylised or too realistic - but well balanced between the two. I also wanted the colours to express the themes of each book, so I tried to find new interpretations for them.’

Let’s take a closer look:

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You might notice that the Hogwarts logo on Harry’s robe clasp and on the Hogwarts Express is in the shape of an H for Hogwarts, but according to the Thai alphabet, and nine and three-quarters (inside the circle above the train) is also written with Thai numerals.  

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Here, the Burrow and the Weasleys' mischievous flying car take centre stage. What do you think of Arch’s depiction of young Tom Riddle?

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Here, Dementors and Buckbeak are foregrounded, with Sirius Black looming over proceedings. Can you spot Hagrid, McGonagall, Fudge and Flitwick leaving the Three Broomsticks after just having had a conversation that Harry was never meant to overhear? 


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Harry’s snatching of the egg in the Triwizard Tournament is off-set by the Quidditch World Cup. Can you see Ludo Bagman in his Wimbourne Wasps robes on his way to the game? 

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Enter the Ministry of Magic... Can you spot Minister Fudge and Percy Weasley?

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Weasleys Wizard Wheezes glows in the background and the Inferi stalk Harry in the foreground. Meanwhile, Draco is having a suspicious conversation with Mr Borgin inside Borgin and Burkes...

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There are so many details to pick out on this one, but some of our favourites include the depiction of Shell Cottage, the Gringotts dragon, brave Neville Longbottom, and the contrast between Tom Riddle from the cover of the second book with the depiction of Voldemort here. 

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This design motif is the Durmstrang ship with the Beauxbatons Abraxan in the background, fusing the symbolism of the two visiting schools we’re introduced to in *Goblet of Fire*.



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This particular image of Dumbledore highlights Arch’s love of finding double-meaning in his pieces. Here, the frame of the illustration shows Dumbledore’s face in profile, but the fire from his wand within the image also becomes an outline of Fawkes, and Fawkes’ body doubles for Dumbledore’s beard and moustache. When you look at the image upside-down, you can also see that the bottom part depicts Fawkes’ head! 

‘I tried gathering pieces of ideas from lots of friends who are big fans of this series,’ Arch explained.

‘Everyone has their own unique answer when it comes to their favourite element of Harry Potter. So, I told myself, “Why don’t you make this version full of memories that will act as small Easter eggs so that each fan will have fun finding their favourite things? It will be a special gift that only fans could appreciate.”’

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As we look through the various interpretations of the wizarding world Arch has worked on, we had to ask the artist what some of his favourites were. 

‘My favourite thing to draw while working on this series would be reimagining settings and characters that haven’t been interpreted as much before,’ he said. ‘Like the Fountain of Magical Brethren [from the Ministry of Magic] or Shell Cottage [the home of Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour], I wanted to add magic into all the architecture and details, since this world is so magical that it can also be surreal.’ 

As a huge Harry Potter fan himself, Arch told us about growing up with the books, now that he gets to illustrate them almost twenty years later.

‘I still remember the first time that my dad read *Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone* to me when I was just a nine-year-old boy as a bedtime story, which soon led me to the reading world myself. I was amazed by the story and the wonderful artwork by Mary GrandPré. The wizarding world that J.K. Rowling had created totally changed my perception of the magical world, it opened new doors to unlimited imagination and creativity.’

We couldn’t agree more. 

*Thailand’s twentieth anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone takes place on 1 July, but these editions are released from 11 May. Fans can order the books by contacting the publishers directly at contact@nanmeebooks.com.*


Our new Harry Potter Fan Club Newsletter is here

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We've now launched a regular newsletter so you can have all your Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts news sent straight to your inbox. Here’s how to [register for it](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register) - and so much more.

## How do I get the newsletter?

If you haven’t already, you can register for a free Wizarding World account in just a few simple steps. You’ll automatically become a member of the Harry Potter Fan Club and - as long as you remember to opt in to receive our emails - you’ll get all the latest Harry Potter news and exclusives, including this weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. No owls required! 

__It’s as easy as…__

1.	Register [for your free account here](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register)
2.	Don’t forget to opt in to receive our emails
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Cauldrons were once used by Muggles and wizards alike, being large metal cooking pots that could be suspended over fires. In time, magical and non-magical people alike moved on to stoves; saucepans became more convenient and cauldrons became the sole province of witches and wizards, who continued to brew potions in them. A naked flame is essential for the making of potions, which makes cauldrons the most practical pot of all.

All cauldrons are enchanted to make them lighter to carry, as they are most commonly made of pewter or iron. Modern inventions include the self-stirring and collapsible varieties of cauldron, and pots of precious metal are also available for the specialist, or the show-off.

## J.K. Rowling’s thoughts

Cauldrons have had a magical association for centuries. They appear in hundreds of years’ worth of pictures of witches, and are also supposed to be where leprechauns keep treasure. Many folk and fairy tales make mention of cauldrons with special powers, but in the Harry Potter books they are a fairly mundane tool. I did consider making Helga Hufflepuff’s hallow a cauldron, but there was something slightly comical and incongruous about having such a large and heavy Horcrux; I wanted the objects Harry had to find to be smaller and more portable.  However, a cauldron appears both in the four mythical jewels of Ireland (its magical power was that nobody ever went away from it unsatisfied) and in the legend of The Thirteen Treasures of Britain (the cauldron of Dyrnwch the giant would cook meat for brave men, but not for cowards).

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