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- This Redheaded “Harry Potter” Alum in Talks to Reprise Role in HBO Max Series (April 1, 2025) - MuggleNet can exclusively confirm that a ginger from the "Harry Potter" films may be returning in the television series - and it would be perfect.
- Exclusive: Remember the Viral (Fake) Butterbeer Oreos? They’re About to Be Real! (April 1, 2025) - They may not have been real then, but these long-awaited delicious treats are about to be a dream come true.
- Live Action Versus Animated: Rumors Suggest “Harry Potter” HBO Max Show May Pivot (April 1, 2025) - Animation was first considered for the new show but was ruled out when the studio decided they wanted to try and recreate the massive success of the films.
- Taylor Swift to Write Song for “Harry Potter” TV Show (April 1, 2024) - Breaking News: Taylor Swift is indeed collecting Horcruxes and her next one will be a song in the "Harry Potter" TV show.
- Wizarding World Expanded Universe Announced: “Harry Potter” TV Spin-Off Series Slate (April 1, 2024) - The upcoming "Harry Potter" Max series is just the beginning. A whole slew of new shows is on the way exploring every corner of the wizarding world.
- Umbridge Toilet Paper and Broomstick Plunger Among New “Potter” Bathroom Merchandise (April 1, 2023) - Take your "Harry Potter" obsession to the bathroom with everyone's favorite Defense Against the Dark Arts professor in her rightful place.
- “Quidditch Through the Ages” Film Series Following Kennilworthy Whisp to Replace “Fantastic Beasts” (April 1, 2023) - With the future of the "Fantastic Beasts" films uncertain, another magical author is set to arrive on the big screen, alongside a "Potter" alum.
- MuggleNet Is Coming to OnlyFans (April 1, 2022) - MuggleNet is by and for fans and only fans, so we're expanding our presence to OnlyFans, where we'll produce premium "Potter" content.
- MuggleNet Goes Public – Grab a Piece of Fandom History! (April 1, 2022) - "Harry Potter" fans will soon have the opportunity to buy shares in and have creative control over the #1 Wizarding World Resource Since 1999.
- New Creature Discovered, Given “Fantastic Beasts”-Inspired Name (April 1, 2021) - Breaking news: A newly discovered animal species has been given a name inspired by a fantastic beast.
