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The magic of Harry Potter books
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New Straits Times
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July 16, 2001
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Kim Ng
New Straits Times
07-16-2001
The magic of Harry Potter books
Byline: Kim Ng
Edition: Computimes; 2*
Section: IT In Education
THE only child of the Muggles family, Harry Potter spent his growing up years studying at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Together with his close friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, they shared many suspense-filled adventures and solved puzzling mysteries. Harry has also been successful in escaping from the dreadful murderer Voldemort, the Lord of Darkness.
Harry's parents were both killed by Voldemort and he was sent to live with the Dursleys, Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon and their much- disliked son Dudley. They treat him badly and he can ...
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