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"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the final book in J.K. Rowling's seven-book series about a youthful wizard and his magical and darkening world, arrived at 12:01 a.m. Saturday local time around the globe.

Fans across the world lined up to get their copies -- that is, if they didn't have copies already, as some did because of delivery glitches. The series has followed Harry and his friends through their adolescent and teen years, and the big question for fans is who makes it through the final book alive.

Harry and his friends are ready for a showdown with Lord Voldemort, the ultimate evil figure of the wizarding world, and his followers. Read full article »

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