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There's only one character from the Harry Potter books who actually existed in real life

To be sure, Rowling writes about interactions between the magical and muggle worlds in her books. T…

Jacob Shamsian   


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Man who nearly threw out a 'poor quality' Harry Potter book has sold it at auction for $90,000, report says

The collector almost returned the edition of "Harry Potter and Philosopher's Stone" because it came…

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Harry Potter movies, The Lord Of The Rings triology to re-release on big screen in India

Iconic film franchises 'Harry Potter' and 'The Lord Of The Rings' are returning to Indian cinemas g…

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J.K. Rowling bought her childhood home that inspired the cupboard under the stairs in 'Harry Potter'

J.K. Rowling bought her childhood home in the Forest of Dean, which is where the "Harry Potter" aut…

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Harry Potter's house is on sale for £475,000 - and it comes with a cupboard under the stairs

The link-detached suburban property - which is being marketed by Chancellors on the property listin…

Chloe Pantazi,Chloe Pantazi   


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16 details you might have missed in 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'

Even the most die-hard Potterheads will spot everything.Warner Bros. Pictures

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Drake says he might spend $160,000 on a first-edition 'Harry Potter' book he's been chasing for 4 years

While THR lists the book as "Sorcerer's Stone," the first edition he's chasing is more likely one o…

John Lynch   


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The 14 richest authors in the world in 2016

In August, Forbes released data on the highest-paid authors of 2016, looking at their total earning…

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Here's how J.K. Rowling, author of the highly anticipated 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' turned rejection into unprecedented success

Rowling has since become the UK's best-selling living author, her books have brought in more than $…

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Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury posted its highest earnings since 2008, saying that people are shunning streaming and turning to books during lockdown

Bloomsbury cited the success of Reni Eddo-Lodge's "Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People about …

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Tom Felton pointed out that his real-life grandpa is in the 1st 'Harry Potter' movie

The Draco Malfoy actor got to work alongside his grandfather in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's St…

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The founder of Rolling Stone thinks only white men are 'masters' of rock. He's wrong.

Jann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone, is releasing a book featuring interviews with "The Master…

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The biggest 'Harry Potter' fans will eat Christmas dinner at Hogwarts this year

"The Hogwarts dining room will be dressed for the occasion with the original props used in 'Harry P…

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A collector's tattered Harry Potter book, bought for 38 cents at a library sale, turned out to be an ultra-rare first edition worth $6,000

The rare first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" now being auctioned was p…

Mia Jankowicz   


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13 surprising things you probably didn't know about 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'

Richard Harris turned down Dumbledore three times, and they hung dead mice on Aunt Petunia's apron.…

Jacob Sarkisian   


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For Those Who Get Discouraged When They Hear The Word 'No'... Here's A Rejection Letter U2 Got From A Record Label In 1979

So have a look at this U2 rejection letter that @uberfacts just tweeted around every time you yours…

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A 'Harry Potter' book was dropped from Queen's jubilee book list amid accusations of transphobia against JK Rowling

The 'Harry Potter' author was excluded from the reading list designed to commemorate 70 books from …

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A $1.5 million house for sale comes with its own graveyard

The house, which is in Northamptonshire, England, is a former parish church that dates back in part…

Nathan Rennolds   


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Signed First Edition JK Rowling's New Book Selling For $4,500

It is thought that only 1,500 copies of The Cuckoo’s Calling were printed, making it highly sought-…

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The new David Foster Wallace movie is much more than a biopic

"End of the Tour" is based on Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky's (Jesse Eisenberg) memoir, which…

Brett Arnold