Fantasy can be daunting, but these series are great entry points.

He never told anyone about the Horcruxes, let alone let them be a willing safeguard for them.

However, one thing that can never be taken away from this franchise is the message of inclusivity.

Custom image of Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort of the Harry Potter series, holding a wand shooting green beams of light

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James (Adrian Rawlins) and Lily (Geraldine Somerville) Potter in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

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Voldemort grabs Harry’s face at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter movie series.

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Harry, Ron, and Hermione search for Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes in their effort to destroy the Dark Lord as the final battle rages on at Hogwarts.

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Ralph Fiennes

Daniel Radcliffe