Halloween Ideas for Kids

The Marvels Of Minerva McGonagall (Think Progress)

Via The Mary Sue comes the news that Steve Kloves, the writer behind Harry
Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, initially planned to replace the duel
between Minerva McGonagall and Severus Snape with a duel between Harry and his
long-time professorial nemesis — but that J.K. Rowling fought to keep the
scene in and [...]

Think Progress

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Harry Potter Howgarts Castle Is BEST Gift For Christmas Day 2010

Harry Potter finally made its return to Lego in 2010, after five years of absence in which it was sorely missed by followers. With six sets inside initial wave, the largest and most distinctive may be the iconic building, Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle.
Lego has produced 3 previous versions with the famous fortress over the a long time (interestingly coming out every single three a long time from 2001 onwards) but this most recent one is with out a doubt the definitive version. At 1290 pieces and with 10 minifigures it could be the largest Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Lego fixed ever, having nearly double the level of items as the original castle.
New figures on this fixed contain Professor Flitwick and Argus Filch (along with his creepy cat Mrs Norris). Other figures incorporate Lord Voldemort , Professor Dumbledore , Professor Snape , Professor McGonagall, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and two Dementors.
Instead of having the collection coming from a single film, it appears to cover a few distinct films. For example, it capabilities appearances from "He Who Must Not Be Named", who only came to Hogwarts in the final book, too as a tile featuring Sirius from the fire (from the fourth film)!!! Other notable features incorporate a printed Sorting Hat, Gryffindor's Sword (silver!), a Basilisk fang, Harry's invisibility cloak, sliding stairs and too many much more to mention.
You will find attributes aplenty in this set and, for true followers of Lego and Harry Potter, an remarkable quantity of unique printed items. Notable amongst them - a copy with the Marauder's Map, The Daily Prophet ("Mass Breakout From Azkaban"), The Qubblier ("Harry Potter Speaks Out At Last") along with the Hogwarts Crest.
Although you'll find quite a few great printed parts you'll find also stickers (but not as well quite a few) including ones for a shield featuring the name of Harry's father, James, as Gryffindor Seeker and the Slytherin and Gryffindor fantastic hall hangings. The school owls and Mrs Norris all come with fully painted faces as does the Sorting Hat and many from the figures some with full torso printing, leg printing and/or double sided head pieces.
Rooms consist of Dumbledore's office, the restricted section of the library, the Room of Requirement (featuring a vanishing cabinet), the astronomy tower, Slytherin and Gryffindor widespread rooms and of course the Wonderful Hall complete with food and seating areas
Honestly there's so a lot playability in this set and Harry Potter fans will go crazy more than the amount of detail the designers have put into this most current (and final?) castle. Lego have seriously outdone themselves here and set Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle 4842 is properly worth the $129 price tag. I imagine this established will sell like Chocolate Frogs.