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Sirius Black’s tattoos were inspired by the tattoos of Russian prison gangs.

Tonks’ hair was changed from pink to purple for the movies because the filmmakers wanted pink to be associated only with the dreadful Professor Umbridge.

During the filming of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” Tom Felton had to have his robe pockets sewn shut, because he kept sneaking food onto the set.

Before filming of the first movie began, director Alfonso Cuaron asked Daniel, Emma, and Rupert to write an essay about their respective characters. Emma turned in a 16 page essay, Daniel turned in a 1 pager, and Rupert didn’t hand one in at all. Just like their characters would have done!

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When the first draft of Harry Potter was written, Ron Weasley had a potty mouth. J.K. Rowling’s publisher had to get them cut out because it wasn’t friendly for the young readers.

“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” marks the first time we see students on school grounds out of their uniforms. Director Alfonso Cuarón allowed students to wear their uniforms however they’d like in order to show off their individual personalities. You’ll notice a lot of untucked shirts and loose neck ties in this movie.

The “T” in the name “Voldemort” is supposed to be silent. The name derives from the French word for “Flight of death.”

There have been over 400 million Harry Potter books sold worldwide in 68 different languages. J.K. Rowling is also the first person to have become a billionaire in U.S. dollars by writing books.

During the Yule Ball, most of Harry’s shots are from his waist up. This is because while the rest of the cast had a few weeks to learn the Waltz, Daniel Radcliffe only had 4 days due to his heavy filming schedule.

Rupert Grint has a severe fear of spiders, just like Ron.

The only person to know of Professor Snape’s fate other than J.k. Rowling before the release of the 7thbook, was Alan Rickman.

Before the release of “Harry Potter and the Prisonerof Azkaban,” stores were asked not to sell the books until after school was done for the day, as students would skip school to go get their copy.

J.K. Rowling based Hermione off of herself, as she was somewhat of an ‘overachiever’ in school. Her patronus, an otter, also happens to be Rowling’s favourite animal.

The actress who played Moaning Myrtle is the oldest person to have portrayed a Hogwarts student. She was 37 at the time of filming.

Tom Felton auditioned for the roles of both Harry and Ron, before being chosen to play Draco Malfoy.

Voldemort hugging Draco in “The Deathly Hallows Pt. 2” was unscripted, so Draco’s awkward reaction is authentic.

Harry shares the same birthday as J.K. Rowling, July 31st.

Dementors were written into the series as a representation of depression, a disease that J.K. Rowling has dealt with during her life.

Within the Quidditch trophy case, M.O. McGonagall is found on a crest.

Hugh Grant was initially set to play Gilderoy Lockhart, before scheduling conflicts forced him to pull out.

Craig David
It is so hard to imagine that these photos show one and the same person, but you’d better believe it! British singer and songwriter Craig David not only conquered the world’s music charts but also won the struggle with himself to achieve the perfect body.

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Henry Cavill
It turns out that back in his school days this future Superman used to have a nickname: "Fat Cavill." Well, Henry, where are all those taunters now?

Jude Law
Looking at photos of Jude in his childhood, it is difficult to believe that this boy has grown up to be the biggest heartbreaker in Hollywood!

Joe Manganiello
Once gangly and bespectacled, Joe Manganiello has now become one of the most handsome actors in Hollywood. His acting successes include the TV series True Blood and movies like Magic Mike and Justice League. He is the husband of the beautiful Sofia Vergara.

Justin Timberlake
When Justin got rid of his weird peroxide curls, his career took off. Now he is one of the most successful music performers on the planet. Not to mention an actor, a dancer, a composer, and a happy husband and father.

Josh Peck
Josh Peck became famous thanks to playing chubby teens in comedy series like Drake & Josh. Then one day he hired a personal trainer, went on a diet, and soon turned into a slim and handsome individual. Josh’s latest movie performances include characters in The Wackness and Red Dawn.

Nicholas Hoult
Back in his childhood, Nicholas starred with Hugh Grant in the movie About a Boy. These days he seems ready to give Hugh a run for his money. Most recently, Nicholas has appeared in Warm Bodies and the X-Men movie series.

Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest is the permanent host of the television show American Idol. In 2009, he became the highest-paid reality show presenter in history, signing a contract for $45 million.

Liam Payne
As a teenager, Liam often suffered the jeers of his classmates. At the age of 12, he joined a basketball team. Today, Liam is one of the five members of the famous British-Irish band, "One Direction."

Matthew Lewis
Matthew grew up right before our eyes playing Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter saga. The chubby boy with uneven teeth has suddenly transformed into the hunk from the Hugo Boss adverts. Magic wands really must exist!

Chris Evans
Who would have thought that this ordinary teenager would go on to play Captain America in The Avengers? Since his childhood, Chris dreamed about being in movies. He is one of those lucky few whose dreams have come true.

Sebastian Stan
As a teenager, this Romanian-American actor appeared in modest roles in TV shows. Nowadays, Sebastian is an integral part of the Marvel cinematic universe. He plays Bucky Barnes in The Avengers.

Daniel Sharman
Daniel once was an unremarkable teenager, playing episodic characters in TV series. But now he is undaunted by any role, including that of the god Ares in Immortals.

Jake Gyllenhaal
Once a puny doe-eyed youngster, Jake Gyllenhaal has not only become a talented actor but a professional heartbreaker as well. He regularly tops the lists of the most eligible bachelors and hottest and most handsome men on the planet. He’s already had affairs with half of the female stars in Hollywood, but no beauty has yet managed to conquer his heart for good.

Richard Madden
Richard began appearing in movies at the age of 11 — back when he was just starting to get rid of his chubby cheeks. The peak of Madden’s acting career came with the role of Robb Stark in the Game of Thrones TV series.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson
You might find this impossible to believe, but the shaggy and clumsy Dave Lizewski from the movie Kick-Ass and the handsome Vronsky from the recent adaptation of Anna Karenina were played by one and the same actor!

Zac Efron
Zac is only 29, yet he already can boast a 15-year career in the movies. And, from one onscreen appearance to another, he just gets more and more good looking.

The School Without Subjects, Toronto, Canada
This is the school where students are treated on a par with the teachers. The educators here are the observers who can only advise the students but not force them. There are no homework assignments, assessments, or strict schedules. The students, regardless of their age, attend only the classes they like. The children are also free to decide how to spend their school day and what to do.

The ’Greenest’ School In The World, France
It seems that every square meter of this school has been used as a lawn. The roof of the building and all the backyards are covered with grass. It is believed that sitting in dusty classrooms is harmful, and students should get more fresh air by spending as much time outdoors as possible. In warm weather, the classes are held directly on the lawns.

The School Where There Is No Pressure And Stress, Espoo, Finland
During classes, the students are given the freedom to sit wherever they want and chat with their friends. They can even jump on the chair or lie down on the sofa if they are tired. The atmosphere in the classroom is very positive and relaxed. The school has a library, gym, assembly hall, and a youth club.

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The School of Silicon Valley, San Francisco, California
This school has nothing to do with the principles of a traditional approach to teaching. The learning strategy aims to get kids thinking flexibly and to improve children’s technology skills. Kids take attendance on an iPad, complete a ’playlist’ of activities, and learn 3D modeling software to design playhouses. The school educates kids aged 4to 14.

Steve Jobs School, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Steve Jobs School is a vigorous opponent of the impersonal approach in which all students are simply treated in the same way. According to them, every student should have their own individual learning plan that takes into account their talents, skills, and interests. This plan is evaluated and readjusted every six weeks by the child, his or her parents, and the coach. The school is open for students in grades 4 to 12.

The School That Promotes Compassion And Creativity, New York, USA
The founders of this educational institution believe that school needs to be more like a playground. According to them, this encourages students to devote more time to learning. Children in grades 2 to 8 discuss ways to improve recycling, create 3D models of New York City, and do a lot of other fun things that develop children’s curiosity.

The School Where Children Learn On Mountains And In Caves, Stockholm, Sweden
It’s unlikely that children will experience boredom at this school because, thanks to experienced designers, it looks more like a magical world where kids can scale a mountain, duck into a cave, and chat by a tree. You won’t find any classrooms here — the whole building is one huge open space. The students use computers to perform their tasks, and the learning plan also incorporates music, dance, and art.

The School That Looks Like An Office, Ohio, USA
This school has no classrooms. Inside the main room there is one huge office with 300 cubicles (one for each student). Each student has their own computer that guides them through their individual learning plan. The students learn on their own, and if they have questions they can turn to instructors for help. The school is open to all students in grades3-12.

The School Where Children Are Taught ’Dangerous’ Things, San Francisco, California
The teachers in this school have taken some of the most dangerous things parents tell their kids not to do and made an entire curriculum out of them. Children are allowed to get dirty, play with fire, disassemble household appliances, as well as draw pictures all in the same day. This strategy lets students be co-authors of their learning.

A gender-neutral School, Stockholm, Sweden
The educational program in this school is founded on the principle of total equality between students. The teachers here avoid using pronouns ’he’ and’ she.’ Instead, kids are either called by their first names or referred to as ’they.’ The system aims to fight stereotypes given to people who may feel they are different from others. This teaching approach also contributes to raising mentally healthy children.

The Brightest Elementary School, Stockholm, Sweden
Instead of traditional libraries, this original school features multi-use ’learning corridors’ that have discrete spaces for media presentations in the framework of the curriculum. There are also areas for quiet individual learning and small group projects. Besides that, all learning corridors have Wi-Fi access throughout. As the heart of the school,the learning corridor promotes collaboration between students and educators and creates opportunities for interdisciplinary and inter-grade learning. The corridors are equipped according to modern standards, bringing the learning process to a new and more advanced level.

The Makoko Floating School, Lagos, Nigeria
This floating school is a unique on-water building situated in Africa’s coastal region. This all-ages school was originally built to resist rising water levels in the lagoon. Having both classrooms and play areas, this unusual watercraft has the capacity to safely support up to 100 children, even in extreme weather conditions.

The School in a Cube, Copenhagen, Denmark
This school is one giant classroom attended by more than 1,100 high school students. The lessons are held in an expansive glass cube, called a gymnasium. The open space is divided into separate sections by ’drums’ with comfortable seating areas, which should encourage students’ flexibility and creative thinking.

A School With An Individual Approach to students, Australia
Apart from the unusual and bright exterior design, the teaching strategy adopted by this school is alsofar from traditional. All students here have their own individual learning plan which can easily be adjusted by teachers and parents. Children also have the right to make their proposals to improve the educational process and make it more comfortable. And one more distinctive feature of this school — all the classes here are held in small groups.

The School In The Real World, Rhode Island, United States
From the very beginning, the students learn what they really like. In order to help teenagers find and pursue their professional passions, the students are paired with mentors who work in the fields the children want to enter someday. This means that the students are taught only what they will really need in their future careers. This teaching strategy is currently adopted by 55 schools nationwide.

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