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Rubeus Hagrid (born December 6, 1928), familiarly known by only his surname, "Hagrid," is the groundskeeper for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and also the Care of Magical Creatures professor. He is a passionate supporter of Albus Dumbledore, a member of the Order of the Phoenix, and also a friend of Harry Potter. He is one of the first characters to imply that the idea of thinking of wizards as "pure-bloods" and "half-bloods" is a dated concept, as a half-human half-giant he faces the very same kind of prejudices.

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• August 14, 2008: The release date for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film has been pushed back by over seven months (from November 2008 to July 17, 2009). Reasons cited included that the "summer season is an ideal window" for release and that Warner Bros. is "still feeling the repercussions of the writers' strike."[1]

• July 31, 2008: The Tales of Beedle the Bard will be released on December 4, 2008, with the proceeds going to charity. [2]

• July 29, 2008: The first full Half-Blood Prince movie trailer is out! You can view it here.

• June 11, 2008: The Harry Potter Prequel story written by J.K. Rowling is available to view on-line at Waterstone's website.[3]

• May 29, 2008: J.K. Rowling has penned an 800 word prequel to the Harry Potter series for charity auction. The story will be set three years before the birth of Harry Potter, and will focus on the Marauders.

The Battle of the Department of Mysteries was the first major conflict of the Second Wizarding War between the Order of the Phoenix and the Death Eaters. It took place on June 17, 1996, after Lord Voldemort lured Harry Potter and five of his fellow Dumbledore's Army members to the Department of Mysteries. It resulted in Voldemort’s return being made public and the Ministry of Magic finally taking action.

• ... that Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry students were allowed to swear loudly if the Venomous Tentacula attempted to strangle them?
• ... that all 700 fouls were committed at the 1473 Quidditch World Cup?
• ... the Mandrake Restorative Draught is a potion used to restore people who have been petrified?
• ... Justin Finch-Fletchley had his name down for Eton before receiving his Hogwarts letter?
• ... the Moontrimmer was a broomstick created by Gladys Boothby in 1901?

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