Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Who is the child?

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Daniel Radcliffe played Harry Potter in the film series

JK Rowling is "very excited" to announce some huge Harry Potter news.

There's going to be a play next year in London called Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Accio next year.

So many emotions. So many hopes. So many questions.

She's not saying much because she doesn't want to spoil it but does say "it's not a prequel" and "it will be a new story".

JK Rowling tweeted: "It will tell a new story, which is the result of a collaboration between writer Jack Thorne, director John Tiffany and myself. #CursedChild.", external

JK Rowling tweeted: "It has been a huge pleasure to share with them (and soon, with you!) this untold part of Harry's story. #CursedChild.", external

The author also made sure to keep fans attention, with a bit more news.

JK Rowling tweeted: "To answer one inevitable (and reasonable!) question - why isn't #CursedChild a new novel? - I am confident that when audiences see the play.", external

JK Rowling continued: "They will agree that it was the only proper medium for the story. #CursedChild.", external

We have more though.

Who is the Cursed Child?

Newsbeat did a very unscientific experiment to see what Harry Potter fans think.

Could it be Draco Malfoy?, external

Could it be Lord Voldemort? , external

Could it be Dudley Dursley?, external

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JK Rowling tweeted: "Today is a very special day for two reasons. Firstly, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published in the UK 18 years ago.", external

May we always remember: 26 June.

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