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Max Roe with first edition copies of Harry Potter books his mum got him when he was young - one signed by JK Rowling could be worth £10,000.

Harry Potter fan’s old copy of second book could be worth £10,000

Photos of fans over the decades as Harry Potter turns 43

You didn’t know that the author of the beloved Harry Potter novels studied in Edinburgh? In 1996, J.K. Rowling completed a teacher training course at Moray House but continued working on her novel in her spare time. In fact, Rowling wrote parts of the first Harry Potter book in cafes in Edinburgh. One record-breaking film franchise later, she is now one of the world’s wealthiest and best known authors.

JK Rowling worries for her family’s safety after receiving ‘threats’

The Royal Mint has launched a new coin featuring Albus Dumbledore and King Charles as part of a new Harry Potter themed collection. The monarch’s likeness features on the “heads” of the special 50p, while the Hogwarts headmaster features on the other side.

Dumbledore joins King Charles on new 50p coin from Royal Mint

Author JK Rowling with pupils from Millfield Preparatory School in 1999

Librarian discovers forgotten Harry Potter books signed by JK Rowling

Bookseller Ewan Shepherd at Waterstones, Leadenhall. Photo: LondonWorld

Prince Harry: ‘Not hundreds queuing’ for Spare, bookseller admits

The leather-bound special 15th anniversary edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone - published exclusively for the competition in 2012.

‘Rarest’ Harry Potter book ever seen could fetch £10,000 at auction

Alan Rickman’s diaries show his thoughts on Harry Potter and his health.

Harry Potter star Alan Rickman’s secret journals to be published

Early proofs of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone are expected to fetch up to £30,000 at auction. Credit: Chiswick Auctions / SWNS

Only known Harry Potter proofs expected to fetch £30K at auction

Emma Watson appeared to make a subtle dig towards JK Rowling (Photo: BBC)

Emma Watson ‘throws shade’ at JK Rowling at Baftas after transgender row

Board game removed from sale in Oxfam stores in London