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Oh, there you are, Albus,' he said. 'You've been a very long time. Upset stomach?' 'No, I was merely reading the Muggle magazines,' said Dumbledore. 'I do love knitting patterns.

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J. K. Rowling
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: July 31
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