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Yeah, she shows signs of life if you do this, said Ron, and with his tongue he made soft clip-flopping noises. Umbridge sat bolt upright, looking wildly around.

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J. K. Rowling
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: July 31
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Joanne Jo Murray
Joanne Kathleen Rowling
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