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Even though the Harry Potter books and the movies have ended, the brilliant J.K. Rowling is still rolling out surprises and interesting tidbits about her wizarding world. These are seven of the most fascinating facts about Harry Potter.
1. Hogwarts Has No Tuition
J.K. Rowling responded to a fan who wanted to know how much it costs to attend the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Rowling stated on Twitter that there is no cost in order to attend Hogwarts. The Ministry of Magic pays for everything.
So…where’s my Hogwarts letter? Please and thank you!
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2. Hermione’s Handbag was not Legal
From an update on Pottermore back in 2015, J.K. Rowling confirmed that Hermione’s expanding handbag was not legal. The bag, which was seen being used by Hermione in Deathly Hallows, was not confiscated from her since it was not that important. Fighting Lord Voldemort was more important than an illegal handbag.
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3. Hagrid Has No Patronus
Even though Hagrid is a lover of all magical creatures, Rowling had stated in a tweet back in 2015 that the reason for his inability to conjure a patronus was because it was too difficult.
What would his patronus be? Maybe a hippogriff? Or Norbert, the cutest dragon ever! (Sorry Drogon).
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4. How to Pronounce Lord Voldemort
In case you didn’t know, the t in Voldemort is silent. J.K. Rowling confirmed the pronunciation of the infamous Dark Lord’s name on Twitter back in September 2015.
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5. There are ‘Hatstalls’ for the Sorting Hat
This is a term for a student who takes longer than others to be sorted into a Hogwarts house. This usually happens when it takes more than five minutes for a student to be sorted.
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6. Uncle Vernon Loves to Watch Top Gear
Top Gear, a show on the BBC, is Uncle Vernon’s most loved television show. Rowling mentioned this on Twitter in July of 2015 when she talked about the British Broadcasting Company.
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7. Moaning Myrtle Isn’t the Weeping Ghosts’ Real Name
The Ravenclaw ghost who lurks in the Hogwarts girls bathroom, does in fact have a real name. Rowling confirmed on Twitter in May 2015, that Moaning Myrtle’s real name is Myrtle Elizabeth Warren.
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I would love to go to Hogwarts for free, make the Sorting Hat have a hatstall, hang with Myrtle Elizabeth Warren, and watch some Top Gear with Uncle Vernon. (If only he were a bit nicer, of course).
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