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Secrets of the ‘HBP’ teaser trailer: Greyback and more

Thanks to intrepid sleuths, careful examination of the teaser trailer for “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” reveals what looks like the first image of renegade werewolf Fenrir Greyback and — near the end of the video — the “avada kedavra” of a certain major character.
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New ‘Wizarding World’ concept art, poll online

Universal Orlando has just posted new concept art for the Three Broomsticks pub at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, currently under construction in Florida. Also available is a new poll asking fans which magical refreshment they would prefer to order (one is already heavily favored in the results).
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Azkatraz 2009: ‘Harry Potter’ fan conference in San Francisco

HPEF has announced their summer 2009 conference for “Harry Potter” fans, aptly named Azkatraz: “Our theme, ‘The Choice Between What is Right and What is Easy,’ brings the dual backdrops of Alcatraz and Azkaban to the forefront of the real issues of social justice, gender equality, tolerance, and due process, as they are reflected in […]

JKR’s ‘Beedle the Bard’ to be published in December

J.K. Rowling’s book “The Tales of Beedle the Bard” is set to be published for fans on December 4th, 2008. According to Ms. Rowling’s web site the proceeds of the sale will benefit the Children’s High Level Group, which she co-founded in 2005.
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Happy birthday to Jo Rowling & Harry

Since it’s now July 31st in the UK, we at HPANA would like to wish author J.K. Rowling and her creation “Harry Potter” a wonderful and happy birthday, and to say thank you from all your fans for the many years of enjoyment you have given us.
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Rupert Grint talks ‘Prince’ teaser trailer

From the set of his new movie “Cherry Bomb,” actor Rupert Grint (Ronald Weasley in the “Harry Potter” movies) discusses the recently released teaser trailer and the fact that “it’s … just to get people excited.”
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