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By Gryffindor, the bravest were Prized far beyond the rest For Ravenclaw, the cleverest Would always be the best For Hufflepuff, hard workers were Most worthy of admission And power-hungry Slytherin Loved those of great ambition.
J. K. Rowling
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J. K. Rowling
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: July 31
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