Rob Knox was stabbed to death in south London aged just 18 days after filming his breakthrough role as Marcus Belby in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

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Harry Potter fans at the Back to Hogwarts event at King's Cross station in London. Picture date: Thursday September 1, 2022.


The departure board lit up and announcements were made ahead of the 11am fictional departure from platform nine and three quarters.

Harry Potter fans mark moment train leaves for Hogwarts at King’s Cross

Pupils from Park View school, in Haringey, London, take part in Harry Potter magic wand lesson, at the unveiling of nine 15ft tall wands in Leicester Square, London, to mark the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone film. Picture date: Wednesday October 13, 2021.


Each of the nine wands is 15ft and they will be lit up every evening until October 25.

Giant wands bring Harry Potter magic back on 20th anniversary of film release

Cast members from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child perform at London Kings Cross Station as Harry Potter fans gather to watch as the Hogwarts Express appears on the departure board at London King's Cross during Back to Hogwarts Day in 2019

Fans have traditionally gathered at the London station every year and at 11am they raise their wands to mark the Hogwarts Express departure from the fictional Platform Nine and 3/4.

Harry Potter fans asked to avoid station celebration and go digital

The author of the beloved children's books series said it felt 'wonderful' to launch the stage play on the West End 

JK Rowling launches 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'

Live owls have been banned from the new Harry Potter play after one escaped into the audience.

Owls banned from Harry Potter play after one escapes

Members of the audience at the new Harry Potter play are being told they must arrive early for searches, in moves to stop secret recording. 

Searches to stop secret recording at Harry Potter play

Harry Potter fans have been warned not to resell theatre tickets online, after the first batch sold out in hours yesterday morning.

Harry Potter fans warned against ticket resales

It's London, but not as you know it. US theme park muddles up locations in new Harry Potter attraction.

London landmarks recreated in Florida

For one group of Year 7 pupils, going back to school after the long Summer holiday is an occasion they'll never forget.

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