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Happy 40th Birthday Harry Potter!

Lordy, Lordy, look who’s 40! Hard to believe, but the most popular boy wizard in the world has turned the big 4-0. Of course the internet is celebrating, using #HappyBirthdayHarryPotter…

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Lordy, Lordy, look who's 40!

Hard to believe, but the most popular boy wizard in the world has turned the big 4-0. Of course the internet is celebrating, using #HappyBirthdayHarryPotter

If  you're a super-fan of "The Chosen One," you probably know that July 31 is the internationally beloved character's birthday.

But this year is a special one... a hallmark occasion. It's Harry James Potter's 40th!

"The Boy Who Lived" has been such a big part of so many of our lives. Whether it was your childhood, reading to your children or your grandchildren, Harry has always been there providing an escape,an adventure and friendship.

Happy birthday Harry! Thanks for the memories.

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