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Is there anything in the Harry Potter films that you like more than in the books?

As a Muggle, is there any parts or particular scenes in the movies that you like more than in the books? I personally watched the films before reading the books, but I've loved finding out more in depth explanations.

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Questions in this are only relate to the movies/films, some information will differ from the books.

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I've personally read the books more than 5 times, and I've honestly lost count how many time I've rewatched the movies........ AND I DON'T CARE! HAHA!

In a statement released by Harry Potter studios, it said the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of the health and well-being of our visitors, employees and community partners”.

A question that I'm sure will have some fantastic and creative answers... Many characters in the Harry Potter movies were taken away from us. But who do you feel was the absolute worst to read or watch? And as a side note; who of them didn't deserve it.

When did you first read the series? How old were you? Did you read them in order? Before or after the movies?

You have to see this amazing recreation of the WizardingWorld in Minecraft - Harry Potter in Minecraft! The map features locations such as Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, King's Cross Station, Godric's Hollow and much more!

I am personally a massive fan of Mr and Mrs Weasley. Relationship and Married goals right there!

What I love about the Weasleys is not just Molly but all of them, it's how normal they treat Harry and welcome him into the family..........

Warner Bros. may be planning to open a theme park dedicated to Harry Potter in Tokyo.
Japanese financial media this week reported that Japan’s Seibu Holdings is in talks with Warner Bros. and the Tokyo metropolitan government to replace its Toshimaen amusement park in Nerima, Tokyo.
 

 
Tokyo mayor, Yuriko Koike subsequently told reporters that “negotiations are underway,” but declined to offer details, including the identity of the negotiating partners. “We are not likely to be commenting,” a Warner Bros. spokesman told Variety.
The reported plan is to shutter the Toshimaen park, which has been a Tokyo institution since 1926, in stages, starting this year. In its place will rise a new Harry Potter park tentatively set to open in 2023. It will have studio sets that visitors can tour, but not rides, similar to Warner’s Harry Potter attraction in London.
 

 
Meanwhile, the Tokyo government will reportedly use most of Toshimaen’s land as a public park that can also double as an evacuation site in the event of a major disaster.
Seibu, Warner and the Tokyo government have yet to publicly clarify the park plans, including a sale price. It is reported that the 200,000 sq.-meter Toshimaen site has a book value of $80 million. A formal announcement is expected sometime this spring.
 
Globally, there are no theme parks that are wholly dedicated to the Harry Potter phenomenon. But rights have been licensed to Universal for use in parks including its Islands of Adventure site in Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood, where The Wizarding World of Harry Potter section opened in 2016.
Some $413 million (JPY45 billion) was spend adding Harry Potter facilities to Universal Studios Japan, which is located in Osaka, 315 miles (506 km) to the West of Tokyo. These opened in 2014.
The Toshimaen Park was once packed in the summer with kids and their families enjoying the swimming pools, rides and other attractions. But from a peak of 3.9 million admissions in 1992, visitors have steadily declined, falling to 1.12 million admissions in 2016, the most recent year for which figures are available.
 
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New rumors of the 2020 LEGO Harry Potter has been making the rounds on the interweb, a wide variety of sets based on scenes from the Harry Potter movies. LEGO Harry Potter Summer 2020 sets have been put on display. Unfortunately, media representatives were not given the opportunity to see these sets first hand.

The show has also cast their final Queen Elizabeth: Imelda Staunton, the Harry Potter actress will succeed Claire Foy

Become a real Wizarding Professor at Alnwick Castle where the first 2 Harry Potter movies were filmed!

Hockwold Hall is running the screenings in chronological order, starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on July 2. The films will all be shown on a 50ft screen with a laser projection system!

Hermione's Patronus, which comes in the form of an otter, on 4 February. Wizarding World Gold subscribers will be able to purchase a day early.
 

Various amounts of Harry Potter stock is now reduced within Tesco's store. Be on the look out for any bargains when shopping!

All aboard the Hogwarts Express with this Harry Potter train set from Hornby
Ready to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year- The best way to get there is with the Hornby Hogwarts Express Train Set (R1234M)! In brilliant Hogwarts Red and containing a DCC Ready 5972 locomotive with working headlight, plus two coaches, this set makes a perfect gift or addition for any Harry Potter fan!

A very happy Harry Potter Christmas
 
Although we would have rather been at Hogwarts in the snow this Christmas, us mere muggles had to settle for the next best thing: a Harry Potter themed Christmas! 
 
Loved ones made us feel like we were the perfect ‘catch’ with this Quidditch Cup inspired pop-up card; our presents had a specially magical finishing touch cast upon them with official Harry Potter gift wrap, and our traditional after dinner Christmas games were replaced with a few too many rounds of ‘Harry Potter Dobble’ - a tip: you’ll want to ‘obliviate’ your competitors’ visual memory skills in order to win at this annoyingly addictive image association game! 
 

 
Have any of our other members played Harry Potter ‘Dobble’ this Christmas? (Highly recommended, if not! Head over here to grab yourself one! 
 
Did anyone else receive any other Harry Potter related presents? We’d love to see, or hear about them! 
 
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A very happy Harry Potter Christmas
 
Although we would have rather been at Hogwarts in the snow this Christmas, us mere muggles had to settle for the next best thing: a Harry Potter themed Christmas! 
 
Loved ones made us feel like we were the perfect ‘catch’ with this Quidditch Cup inspired pop-up card; our presents had a specially magical finishing touch cast upon them with official Harry Potter gift wrap, and our traditional after dinner Christmas games were replaced with a few too many rounds of ‘Harry Potter Dobble’ - a tip: you’ll want to ‘obliviate’ your competitors’ visual memory skills in order to win at this annoyingly addictive image association game! 
 

 
Have any of our other members played Harry Potter ‘Dobble’ this Christmas? (Highly recommended, if not! Head over here to grab yourself one! 
 
Did anyone else receive any other Harry Potter related presents? We’d love to see, or hear about them! 
 
A few photos

 

 

Head over here to grab yourself one!
Is you wish to purchase this set you can do so from Amazon UK.
https://amzn.to/37iMTRz
 
 

A beautiful boxed set containing all seven Harry Potter novels in paperback. These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON .
 
Head back to Platform 9 3/4, climb aboard the Hogwarts Express and enjoy the Complete Harry Potter Collection for a magical price. Presented in a gorgeous slipcase, these editions of J. K. Rowling's classics come complete with stunning cover illustrations from Jonny Duddle.
 

 
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A phenomenon like no other, Harry's incredible journey begins with The Philosopher's Stone. Unhappily living in a cupboard under the stairs at his aunt's, he's visited by a giant called Rubeus Hagrid who delivers the most astonishing news - Harry's a wizard. As he heads to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry makes friends with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, meets oh-so-wise Professor Dumbledore and the complex Severus Snape and their incredible adventure begins. But evil in the shape of Lord Voldemort is getting ever closer - and the Dark Lord has his sights set firmly on Harry.

Throughout the seven books, Harry learns what it means to be a Gryffindor student and the value of friendship and trust. The eight films starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint were a record-breaking success and now you can relive the stories where it all began time and time again with this amazing Harry Potter box set - Expecto Patronum!

Includes
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows  
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So, I'm probably gonna get some hate for this but I just cannot stand Ginny Weasley. Now, Yes, I have read the books and she is wayy better in the books. But even then, I just still don't get the hype about her character.

There are so many chararcters in Harry Potter. Among those characters, which one do you like and which one do you love and why? Remember "LIKE" and "LOVE" are different things!

The official behind-the-scenes book of the record-breaking award-winning play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is one of the most celebrated stage productions of the past decade. Opening in London's West End in 2016, on Broadway in 2018 and in Melbourne in 2019 - and with more productions worldwide still to come (including San Francisco later this year) - the play has smashed records, collected countless rave reviews and awards, and captivated audiences night after night.
 


Now readers are invited behind the scenes to experience the show's journey to the stage - from the earliest phases of development with producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender, to the crafting of the eighth Harry Potter story with J.K. Rowling, director John Tiffany and playwright Jack Thorne, and to the gathering of an extraordinary team of artists and actors together to bring this new part of Harry's story to life.
With stunning photography, insightful interviews and never-before-seen sketches, notes, candid backstage photos and more, this full-colour deluxe edition offers readers unparalleled access to this unique production, and is a beautiful gift for Harry Potter fans and theatre-lovers alike.
 
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All questions in this quiz related to the first book.

All questions in this quiz related to the first book. #AreYouReady? #HarryPotterQuizzes

A quiz about Harry Potter and The Philosopher's (Sorcerer's) Stone
This answers are from the first movie!