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'Hogwarts Legacy,' the latest game in the Harry Potter franchise, is dividing the fandom as fans debate whether to support J.K. Rowling over a series of remarks about transgender individuals.

Recreational summer reading can keep the brain growing while school is out. Taken from studies by Anderson, Wilson, and Fielding 1988; Greaney 1980; Guthrie and Greaney 1991; Taylor, Frye, and Maruyama 1990. (Graphic made by Chuck Dearden)

Alan Rickman attends the premiere of 'A Little Chaos' at the Museum of Modern Art, in New York. British actor Alan Rickman, whose career ranged from Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company to the “Harry Potter” films, has died. He was 69. Rickman’s family said Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 that the actor had died after a battle with cancer. (Associated Press)

Students dressed up as Ron, Harry and Hermione show their cougar spirit. Many names in the Harry Potter series have French and Latin influences. (Makenzie Jamias)