Harry Potter Time

The New Zealand Herald recently published a list of little known Harry Potter Trivia, which includes the following gems:

1. J. K. Rowling's manuscript for Harry Potter was turned down a staggering 15 times by book publishers. Makes aspiring writers like us feel better!


2. The Hogwarts motto, "Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus" means "never tickle a sleeping dragon". Awww.


3. Although we know that Harry has a scar on his forehead, it's never specified in the books where it's actually located. I didn't realize this until now. Interesting.


4. Daniel Radcliffe spent approximately 42 hours underwater during the course of filming The Goblet of Fire. Wow, that's a LOT of water.


5. Steven Spielberg reportedly wanted Haley Joel Osment ("I see dead people") for the part of Harry. Thank heavens for Dan Radcliffe!