HARRY POTTER

PARENTING

The 13 Brainiest Female Characters From Movies, Books And TV

By Common Sense Media, Editorial Partner

They are role models who stand apart from most of the female characters on screen.

VIDEOS

J.K. Rowling Causes Controversy With Latest Dumbledore Comments

Rowling’s latest comments have raised eyebrows about the lack of LGBTQ representation in her films and books.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: J. K. Rowling attends the UK Premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald' at Cineworld Leicester Square on November 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

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ENTERTAINMENT

J.K. Rowling Gives Unwelcome Update On Dumbledore's Sex Life, Inspires NSFW Memes

By Cole Delbyck

The author reportedly revealed there was a "sexual dimension" to Dumbledore and Grindelwald's relationship.

PASADENA, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Daniel Radcliffe of 'Miracle Workers' speaks onstage during the TBS portion of the TCA Turner Winter Press Tour 2019 Presentation at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on February 11, 2019 in Pasadena, California. 510169 (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Turner)

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ENTERTAINMENT

Daniel Radcliffe Admits He Dealt With 'Harry Potter' Fame By Getting 'Very Drunk'

By Carly Ledbetter

The 29-year-old actor says he had difficulty trying to feel "delighted all the time."

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ENTERTAINMENT

Why Daniel Radcliffe's 'Harry Potter' Cameo Was Cut From 'Lego Movie 2'

By Bill Bradley

Director Mike Mitchell reveals some magical "Lego Movie 2" cameos and one unfortunate cut.

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WEIRD NEWS

Adorable Dog Responding To Harry Potter Spells Is Pure Magic

Remus is a true canine wizard.

Actor Daniel Radcliffe is pictured as the title character in Warner Bros. new film "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" which makes its world debut in London on November 4, 2001. The film, which is called "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in the UK, is based on the book by British author J.K. Rowling. (CREDIT REUTERS/Peter Mountain/Warner Bros.)

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ENTERTAINMENT

'Harry Potter' Fans Can't Believe Wizards Used Poop Magic Back In The Day

By Cole Delbyck

A long-forgotten factoid that resurfaced on Twitter had Potterheads shook.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Daniel Radcliffe Reveals Why He Won’t Watch The ‘Harry Potter’ Play

The British actor won't even go in disguise.

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Harry Potter’ Cast Sends Evanna Lynch Love For ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Finale

By Cole Delbyck

Emma Watson, J.K. Rowling, Tom Felton and more wished the actress good luck.

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ENTERTAINMENT

What Happened To The Real-Life Snake That Inspired Nagini In 'Harry Potter'?

By Bill Bradley

Before the casting controversy surrounding the "Fantastic Beasts" character, Nagini was inspired by an actual snake. But where is that snake now?

Do you have info to share with HuffPost reporters? Here’s how.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Ezra Miller attends the UK Premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald' at Cineworld Leicester Square on November 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

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ENTERTAINMENT

Ezra Miller Channels Hedwig But Makes It Fashion On 'Fantastic Beasts' Red Carpet

By Cole Delbyck

The actor added a deadly "Harry Potter" twist to the ensemble.

JK Rowling responds to accusations of racism over Fantastic Beasts' Nagini character

TV & FILM

Claudia Kim Seems As Out Of The Loop About Nagini's Story As We Are

The future of the character in the “Fantastic Beasts” sequel is canonical, but just how she gets there ― that’s the stuff of intrigue. And controversy.

Ezra Miller’s Out-There ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Premiere Look: ‘Human Duvet’ or ‘Sassy Sleeping Bag’?

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CULTURE & ARTS

There Were Zero Better Things This Week Than Ezra Miller's Dementor Chic Red Carpet Look

Except for maybe white people failing to start a new city because of The Cheesecake Factory (and racism).

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COMEDY

Someone Added Lyrics To 'Harry Potter' Song Revealing The True Hero

Props are due to this Hogwarts standout, the song says.

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ENTERTAINMENT

J.K. Rowling Roasts Sarah Huckabee Sanders With George Orwell '1984' Quote

The "Harry Potter" author got literary with her latest burn for the Trump administration.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Emma Watson And Tom Felton Skateboard In 'Harry Potter' Beach Reunion

Thankfully, these two didn't have to ride a broom together.

Hasan Minhaj arrives at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

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ENTERTAINMENT

Hasan Minhaj Tells Stephen Colbert He Won't Say Trump's Name On His New Show

By Kimberley Richards

"For me, he’s the man who shall not be named," the "Patriot Act" host said.

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COMEDY

Eddie Redmayne's Magic Trick Casts Harry Potter-Worthy Spell Over Jimmy Fallon

This is wizard.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Ariana Grande Endorses 'Voldemort' Stripping To 'Dangerous Woman' And So Do We

By Jenna Amatulli

A week before the midterm elections, this is likely the best endorsement we've seen yet.

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VIDEOS

How Practicing Witchcraft Helped This Woman Heal From Trauma

Haylin Belay uses her magic rituals to heal from past trauma and to find an inner power in a society that often doesn’t value women of color.

"To Kill A Mockingbird" was named the best-loved novel in America on Tuesday.

BOOKS

Poll: 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Named America's Favorite Novel

Did your favorite book win?

Sarah Ferguson arrives for the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

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STYLE & BEAUTY

Sarah Ferguson’s Harry Potter-Themed Royal Wedding Hat Is A Hilarious Meme

Princess Eugenie of York's mother set Twitter alight with her headwear.

Writer J.K. Rowling poses as she arrives for the European premiere of the film "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" at Cineworld Imax, Leicester Square in London, Britain November 15, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall

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BOOKS

J.K. Rowling Tries To Put Quidditch Scoring Debate To Rest For Good

The "Harry Potter" author had a blunt reply for one fan who questioned the fictional sport.

ENTERTAINMENT

Magical Footage From New 'Harry Potter' Video Game May Have Leaked Online

By Cole Delbyck

Mischief was certainly managed on a Reddit thread where the clips first appeared.

ASIAN VOICES

New 'Fantastic Beasts' Trailer Spurs Debate Over Asian Character

By Kimberly Yam

"I feel like this is the problem when white people want to diversify and don't actually ask POC how to do so," author Ellen Oh tweeted.

ENTERTAINMENT

New 'Fantastic Beasts 2' Trailer Confirms Fan Theory About Classic 'Harry Potter' Character

By Cole Delbyck

“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is giving a new spin on an infamous villain.

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