<p>JK Rowling may have put an end to her popular series 'Harry Potter' years back, but the legacy continues to live on.&nbsp;Rowling and Harry Potter celebrate their birthday on July 31. Harry Potter is now 39!<br />
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The much-loved and celebrated character has seen Daniel Radcliffe as it`s human counterpart since the first film from the series `Harry Potter and the Philosopher`s Stone` hit the big screens in 2001. And since then people have lived with the character along til the last film from the series `Harty Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2` released in 2011.<br />
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The wizard boy started his journey as an 11-year old boy who is sent to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and spanned through eight films ending his trail as an adult seeing off his children at the station just as he left once.<br />
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To wish their loved character on his anniversary, fans flooded Twitter with praises for Harry while also reminiscing some childhood moments!<br />
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"Happy birthday to the boy who gave me the first magical experience in my life, to whom he taught me that you are always stronger than you think and also to always value family and friends," one user wrote on the micro-blogging site.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy birthday to the boy who gave me the first magical experience in my life, to whom he taught me that you are always stronger than you think and also to always value family and friends ❤<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HarryPotter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HarryPotter</a> <a href="https://t.co/XwfEn0cdDV">pic.twitter.com/XwfEn0cdDV</a></p>
— Veronica Rojas (@Rojasv_17) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rojasv_17/status/1156432270695239680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Another user opted for a fun way of celebrating Harry`s legacy as he mentioned different phases of his life.</p>

<p>With a creamy yet creepy birthday cake, a user showered his love on Harry. And what better than drinking butterbeer, playing Kahoot on this very day. One user did the same and shared the pictures."Happy Birthday Harry Potter!! We player Kahoot, drank butter beer, and enjoyed an Ollivanders wand!" the user tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Birthday Harry Potter!! We player Kahoot, drank butter beer, and enjoyed an Ollivanders wand! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/weloveHarryPotter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#weloveHarryPotter</a> <a href="https://t.co/ukNKXwI4bI">pic.twitter.com/ukNKXwI4bI</a></p>
— Franchesca Fresquez (@ffresquez_LMS) <a href="https://twitter.com/ffresquez_LMS/status/1156287286163542016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">happy birthday to one of my favorites heroes. to the boy who gave me the first magical experience. the one who stands up to protect who he loves. happy birthday harry james potter! ✨ <a href="https://t.co/nPerrz7sSj">pic.twitter.com/nPerrz7sSj</a></p>
— stasia loves sabrina (@brinascarpnter) <a href="https://twitter.com/brinascarpnter/status/1156499827376709632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">happy birthday to the boy who went through so much throughout his childhood and still remained good, pure and kind. happy birthday harry potter, i love you and i’m sorry you’re so underrated <a href="https://t.co/lNK7tCGiQN">pic.twitter.com/lNK7tCGiQN</a></p>
— jessie (@grangerslight) <a href="https://twitter.com/grangerslight/status/1156478162483712000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2019</a></blockquote>
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(illustration Mary Grandpré)<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HarryPotter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HarryPotter</a> <a href="https://t.co/f2rM2Xhru6">pic.twitter.com/f2rM2Xhru6</a></p>
— Claudia (sshhh.... deine schewester) (@curlybaeholland) <a href="https://twitter.com/curlybaeholland/status/1156391978197819392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Meanwhile, JK Rowling celebrated 54th birthday on Wednesday.Actor Emma Watson, who played Hermione in the series wished Rowling on Instagram. Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/on-jk-rowlings-birthday-13-inspiring-quotes-from-harry-potter-to-make-you-believe-in-magic-all-over-again-156002">On JK Rowling's birthday, 13 inspiring quotes from 'Harry Potter' to make you believe in magic all over again</a></p>

<p>"Sexy and scary! You smashed this. All the love to you Jo. Happy Birthday!!!! Extra points to @msevylynch for being the most perfect cat," Watson wrote.</p>

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JK Rowling may have put an end to her popular series 'Harry Potter' years back, but the legacy continues to live on. Rowling and Harry Potter celebrate their birthday on July 31.

JK Rowling may have put an end to her popular series 'Harry Potter' years back, but the legacy continues to live on. Rowling and Harry Potter celebrate their birthday on July 31. Harry Potter is now 39! The much-loved and celebrated character has seen Daniel Radcliffe as it`s human counterpart since the first film from the series `Harry Potter and the Philosopher`s Stone` hit the big screens in 2001. And since then people have lived with the character along til the last film from the series `Harty Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2` released in 2011. The wizard boy started his journey as an 11-year old boy who is sent to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and spanned through eight films ending his trail as an adult seeing off his children at the station just as he left once. To wish their loved character on his anniversary, fans flooded Twitter with praises for Harry while also reminiscing some childhood moments! "Happy birthday to the boy who gave me the first magical experience in my life, to whom he taught me that you are always stronger than you think and also to always value family and friends," one user wrote on the micro-blogging site. Happy birthday to the boy who gave me the first magical experience in my life, to whom he taught me that you are always stronger than you think and also to always value family and friends ❤#HarryPotter pic.twitter.com/XwfEn0cdDV — Veronica Rojas (@Rojasv_17) July 31, 2019 × Another user opted for a fun way of celebrating Harry`s legacy as he mentioned different phases of his life. With a creamy yet creepy birthday cake, a user showered his love on Harry. And what better than drinking butterbeer, playing Kahoot on this very day. One user did the same and shared the pictures."Happy Birthday Harry Potter!! We player Kahoot, drank butter beer, and enjoyed an Ollivanders wand!" the user tweeted. Happy Birthday Harry Potter!! We player Kahoot, drank butter beer, and enjoyed an Ollivanders wand! #weloveHarryPotter pic.twitter.com/ukNKXwI4bI — Franchesca Fresquez (@ffresquez_LMS) July 30, 2019 × happy birthday to one of my favorites heroes. to the boy who gave me the first magical experience. the one who stands up to protect who he loves. happy birthday harry james potter! ✨ pic.twitter.com/nPerrz7sSj — stasia loves sabrina (@brinascarpnter) July 31, 2019 × happy birthday to the boy who went through so much throughout his childhood and still remained good, pure and kind. happy birthday harry potter, i love you and i’m sorry you’re so underrated pic.twitter.com/lNK7tCGiQN — jessie (@grangerslight) July 31, 2019 × Happy Birthday Harry! (illustration Mary Grandpré)#HarryPotter pic.twitter.com/f2rM2Xhru6 — Claudia (sshhh.... deine schewester) (@curlybaeholland) July 31, 2019 × Meanwhile, JK Rowling celebrated 54th birthday on Wednesday.Actor Emma Watson, who played Hermione in the series wished Rowling on Instagram. Also read: On JK Rowling's birthday, 13 inspiring quotes from 'Harry Potter' to make you believe in magic all over again "Sexy and scary! You smashed this. All the love to you Jo. Happy Birthday!!!! Extra points to @msevylynch for being the most perfect cat," Watson wrote. View this post on Instagram Sexy and scary! 👻 You smashed this. All the love to you Jo. Happy Birthday!!!! Extra points to @msevylynch for being the most perfect cat. 🐯 A post shared by Emma Watson (@emmawatson) on Jul 31, 2019 at 12:58am PDT ×

As Harry Potter turns 39, fans flood social media with wishes!

<p>She may have written the Harry Potter series for children, but JK Rowling's work has inspired people of all generations. Her's has been a typical rags to riches story. Rowling was a single mother struggling to meet ends when a chance encounter with a publisher led to the magical Harry Potter series and opened 'muggles' to the world of magic like never before.&nbsp;<br />
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JK Rowling turns a year older on 31st July which is also celebrated as Harry Potter's birthday. And what better way to celebrate the author's life than going down the memory lane and recalling some of the memorable quotes from the bestselling series - which a decade later of being first published continues to fascinate, inspire and teach us life lessons.&nbsp;<br />
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On Harry Potter and his creator JK Rowling's birthday, here are 13 quotes to make you believe in magic all over again.&nbsp;<br />
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JK Rowling turns a year older on 31st July which is also celebrated as Harry Potter's birthday.

She may have written the Harry Potter series for children, but JK Rowling's work has inspired people of all generations. Her's has been a typical rags to riches story. Rowling was a single mother struggling to meet ends when a chance encounter with a publisher led to the magical Harry Potter series and opened 'muggles' to the world of magic like never before. JK Rowling turns a year older on 31st July which is also celebrated as Harry Potter's birthday. And what better way to celebrate the author's life than going down the memory lane and recalling some of the memorable quotes from the bestselling series - which a decade later of being first published continues to fascinate, inspire and teach us life lessons. On Harry Potter and his creator JK Rowling's birthday, here are 13 quotes to make you believe in magic all over again.

On JK Rowling's birthday, 13 inspiring quotes from 'Harry Potter' to make you believe in magic all over again

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As Harry Potter turns 39, fans flood social media with wishes!

On JK Rowling's birthday, 13 inspiring quotes from 'Harry Potter' to make you believe in magic all over again