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Harry Potter's biggest milestones: A slideshow
Over 14 years, the wizardry books and movies have smashed sales records and sparked a magical global phenomenon
posted on July 15, 2011, at 5:18 PM
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 opened Friday, ending an implausibly successful franchise that boasts a fervent fanbase millions deep and spans books, films, amusement parks, knick-knacks, and e-publishing. A record 6,000 midnight screenings of the film sold out Thursday night, grossing a staggering $43.5 million. As a generation of Potter fans bids adieu to a global phenomenon, here's a look back at some of the franchise's major milestones.
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