Movie: Harry Potter: A History Of Magic

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Imelda Staunton
Imelda Staunton

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J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling

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David Thewlis
David Thewlis

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Warwick Davis
Warwick Davis

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Evanna Lynch
Evanna Lynch

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Mark Williams
Mark Williams

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Miriam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes

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