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When Harry prepared to sacrifice himself to Voldemort in 1998, Sirius was one of the spirits called to him by use of the Resurrection Stone. Sirius assured Harry that dying was "quicker and easier" than falling asleep.
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* US consumers have spent more than $11.8 million on Harry Potter licensed trademark food products (cookies, candy and gum) since 2002. (And some of these candied products include Cockroach Clusters, Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Bott's Jelly Beans-in all flavors).
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Harry prepared himself to finally kill Voldemort. Unbeknownst to Voldemort, the Elder Wand, which he stole from Dumbledore's grave, will not obey the wizard who wields it, but the wizard who owns it; Harry became its rightful owner when he disarmed Draco Malfoy. It ... refuses to execute the Killing Curse on Harry, rebounding onto Voldemort, who finally is silenced forever.
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In 1990, J. K. Rowling was on a crowded train from Manchester to London when the idea for Harry suddenly formed in her mind. Rowling gives an account of the experience on her website saying:[9]
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Harry Potter first achieved success in England, and next in the United States. Rowling had first struggled to have the book printed, she asked for a grant from the Scottish Arts Council. They gave her a grant (of $11,000) to finish the book she was writing.
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Harry and his cousin Dudley didn't get along very well for most of their early lives. Dudley would constantly bully Harry during his childhood, but did his best not to provoke him after he found out Harry was a wizard. They eventually made peace when they grew up, and visited each other on occasions.
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