Facebook gives Harry Potter fans magical spell-casting abilities to celebrate #HarryPotter20
Twenty years ago, author J.K. Rowling published the first book to become a part of the beloved and magical "Harry Potter" series.
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Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (later renamed “the Sorcerer’s Stone” in America) was released on June 26th, 1997.
20 years ago today a world that I had lived in alone was suddenly open to others. It's been wonderful. Thank you.#HarryPotter20
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2017
To commemorate the 20th anniversary, Facebook added a neat animation to its web and app platforms.
Any statuses or posts with the words “Harry Potter,” “Gryffindor,” “Slytherin,” “Hufflepuff” or “Ravenclaw” (or with character names such as “Draco Malfoy”) show up in bold and in their respective house colors on Facebook.
👋 (@macleodsawyerms) June 26, 2017This is a thing on facebook right now and I am beyond happy #harrypotter #ravenclawpride #slytherin #hufflepuff #gryffindor #rt pic.twitter.com/ODnetbN9c4
— Macleod Sawyer
If users tap on any of the key terms, a wand appears out of nowhere and shoots out sparks as if to cast a spell.
Not seeing the feature on your mobile device? Try updating your Facebook app.
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