Harry Potter

Harry Potter is the lead character in a phenomenally successful series of children's books written by the Scottish author JK Rowling. It was subsequently made into a series of movies.

Famously Rowling (whose first name is Joanne, but publishers were concerned a female name would put off boy readers) was rejected by 12 publishers before Bloomsbury published Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. It was with the fourth book in the series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, that Rowling really got major attention, and Harry became a cult figure.

Harry ages with each book, being very much a child in the beginning, but by the Half-Blood Prince he's an adolescent, and almost an adult by the conclusion of the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, he's virtually an adult.

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  Lindsay Lohan’s UBER Fans Go In On Shabooty (@lindsaylohan) Okay, so first of all, the only experience I have with “uber” fans are…(first of all uber fans is way to say SUPER FANS or SCARY FANS!!!), usually fan girls… My only experience with these freaks are the chicks at the IMDB Shia LaBeouf board, and ...
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  iloveemmawatson : (via malfoyy ) This. Clearly from the same scene as this , which is, of course, my favorite Emma Watson picture ever. Colours are a bit too warm though, no?
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• Photo book: One Day in the Life of Daniel Radcliffe

  
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  An interesting new photo book will be coming out next month that documents just one day in the life of Daniel Radcliffe . The book will contain 50 photos of Daniel doing everything from waking up to taking a shower to rehearsing for his Broadway smash “Equus”. Any proceeds from the book will go straight to ...
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• TAYLOR LAUTNER, What Does He Love About Bella and Taylor Swift???

  
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  Taylor Lautner, has been chosen to be a SNL host this December AND he’s  gracing the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Wow, go Taylor.In a new interview, he talks about his role in New Moon, his relationship with Bella and if he’s dating Taylor Swift.CH: The filmmakers certainly took advantage of the new physique. ...
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• ROBERT PATTINSON, Exclusive Interview, Reveals His Most Romantic Moments!!!

  
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  Robert Pattinson, continues to fuel gossip, what is it? That he’s clueless when it comes to love. It makes our Taurus boy that much more lovable.Talking to MTV he said: “I haven’t done that many romantic things in my life … I like the romantic scenes. I felt like a lot of the story line [...]
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• Reserve your slot for the BD chat with Dan and director David Yates

  
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  The release of the Half-Blood Prince DVD is drawing near and we would just like to remind you guys that you now reserve your slot for the BD chat with Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates this coming December12. You can reserve your slot here. But in order to participate in the live chat, you [...]
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• Judi Spiers Show: 25/11/2009

  
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  For the best possible listening experience, please enable JavaScript. Home found this 3 hours ago on bbc.co.uk Find more top entertainment news, videos, and blogs on ShowHype: Harry Potter , Judi Dench
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• Potter Actors at HMV for DVD signing

  
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  HMV has posted that Tom Felton, Matthew Lewis, Jesse Cave and Evanna Lynch will be at the HMVstore in Oxford Street in London on December 6 to sign DVD copies of the Half-Blood Prince. The signing will took place from 4PM to 6Pm with only 450 fans allowed to meet the actors at the venue.Thanks [...]
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• Deathly Hallows crew shot scenic scenes for the films

  
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  According to the Grough UK, a crew from the Harry Potter films have shot some footages at the Yorkshire Dales for use in the latest Potter film, The Deathly Hallows. The crew shot some scenic scenes at Grassington Moor and the limestone crag at Malham Cove which will used as backdrops for the next two [...]
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• Potter Actors: London’s Most Influential People of 2009

  
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• Videos: HBP Deleted Scenes

  
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  Here is a plethora of videos featuring the deleted scenes from The Half-Blood Prince DVD.[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcC-W0eETqUjediyodaPosted in Half-Blood Prince news, Harry Potter, SCQ News
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• Harry Potter star Emma Watson has fuelled rumours she has split with boyfriend Jay Barrymore after she was spotted with a Spanish rock star

  
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  Harry Potter star Emma Watson has fuelled rumours she has split with boyfriend Jay Barrymore after she was spotted with a Spanish rock star. The 19-year-old actress shot to fame after playing swot Hermione Granger in the hit wizard movie series. She recently moved to the US to start studying at the Ivy League Brown ...
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• Harry Potter Movies (Blu-ray) for $10.00 Each

  
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  Harry Potter Movies (Blu-ray) for $10.00 Each.  Here is a screenshot for your reference.  Shipping is free on orders over $25.  If needed, use this Filler Tool to pad the order for free shipping. Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone (Blu-ray) for $10.00.  Other places have it for $20. Harry Potter and the Chamber ...
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• Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando Resort

  
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  This may be old news for some of you but for those more casual Potter fans here is a first look at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando Resort.
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• Happy Thanksgiving!

  
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  In this season of gratitude, I will speak for the HPA Board and Staff in saying thank you for all of you that make the Harry Potter Alliance possible. This is a time when many are enjoying their friends and family, a time when many feel estranged and lonely for lack of friends and family, and a time when others feel ...
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• Top 10 Movies We Are Thankful for In 2009

  
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  Happy Thanksgiving to all! This year we thought we would take sometime to look at ten of the films we are most thankful for. They might not be the best movies of the year, as this is not the point of the list, but rather the ones that we really enjoyed and are thankful for being made, thankful for their lessons, ...
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