Facts 71--80

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#71
Two alternative titles for the final book were Harry Potter and the Elder Wand and Harry Potter and the Peverell Quest. Rowling quickly decided against the latter because "it sounded too corny."

#72
Albus Dumbledore's Patronus is a phoenix.

#73
Over the course of the Harry Potter movies, 6 actors have played Voldemort.

#74
In the scene "19 Years Later", Tom Felton's girlfriend, Jade Gordon, made an appearance as Draco's wife, Astoria Greengrass.

#75
Rowling made Harry wear glasses as a constant reminder of his vulnerability.

#76
The Harry Potter books have been translated into 67 languages.

#77
The actors who played Alastor Moody and Bill Weasley are father and son in real life.

#78
Dumbledore is 150 years old and McGonagall is around 70.

#79
Oliver Phelps, the actor who played George Weasley, could only do 5 takes for Fred's death scene. Seeing his brother pretending to be dead was emotionally exhausting for him.

#80
Kingsley Shacklebolt became Minister of Magic after the Battle of Hogwarts.

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