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Jun 2025
12m 22s

Before You Boycott the New Harry Potter ...

Harry Potter Theory
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Lately, the Harry Potter world has been… a little chaotic. Sure, there’s been plenty of exciting news — a brand new HBO series in the works, major casting announcements, and the promise of finally getting a longer, more detailed adaptation of the books. But not all of the news has been met with open arms. And one casting decision in particular — the choice f ... Show More
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