Top Five First Sentences in English-Language Literature
The “Harry Potter” series has one of the most iconic first sentences in English literature. What other novels match its excellence?
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Important Dates
April 2024
Wed, Apr 17
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David Bradley's birthday
Argus Filch
Recurs yearly
Thu, Apr 18
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Alohomora!'s anniversary
2012
Recurs yearly -
David Tennant's birthday
Barty Crouch, Jr.
Recurs yearly
Fri, Apr 19
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Victoria Yeates's birthday
Bunty
Recurs yearly
Sat, Apr 20
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Leslie Phillips's birthday RIP
Voice of the Sorting Hat
Recurs yearly
Sun, Apr 21
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Educational Decree No. 28 is passed
1996
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Frank Dillane's birthday
15-year-old Tom Riddle (HBP)
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Harry takes Felix Felicis
1997
Recurs yearly
Mon, Apr 22
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Earth DayRecurs yearly
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (official opening in New York City)
2018
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Katie Bell returns to Hogwarts
1997
Recurs yearly