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During the COVID-19 virus outbreak, many people 1 (force) to stay inside are looking for new hobbies. Some of them are even learning to cast spells with Harry Potter-related websites.
In early April, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling announced the launch of Harry Potter at Home. The new website aims 2 (cure) boredom during the long days of 3 (stick) indoors. It’s particularly designed for students and teachers 4 seek relief from the long days of lockdown. Super fans can test their Potter knowledge through various quizzes. Meanwhile newcomers to 5 magic world can read interviews with some of the film series’ actors. The project is a cooperation between Rowling and several on-line 6 (company). Audible, Bloomsbury, OverDrive, Pottermore Publishing and Scholastic are involved.
Rowling has also lifted copyright restrictions for educators as well. Teachers can now 7 (free) share the Harry Potter series with their students online. They may record videos of themselves reading the books aloud. The e-book for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is also 8 (access) to users of Harry Potter at Home website, free 9 charge.
Rowling’s first book 10 (publish) in June 1997. Almost 23 years later, the world is very different. Still, the attraction of magic remains. It feels especially needed in times of great difficulty, like today.