Comparing Dumbledore's Essay On Fan Literature And Fan Fiction

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"I believe by snapping Professor Snape's wand in two, you broke the powerful magic that was keeping me confined to the realm of death."

Laura stared at him. "So by breaking the wand I ...brought you back to life? Is that even possible?"

"Or remotely realistic?" Harry added.

"In the fan fiction world, anything is possible." said Dumbledore wisely.

"Fan fiction" asked Harry bewildered. "What...?"

"All in due time," said Dumbledore. "One day you shall

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