What in Harry Potter did you think was magic but later found out w as just British?

Oh, this might be fun! Since I’m German there are a few things which I only recently realised were British and not just specific to Harry Potter. First, nearly everything that is school-related…   Top stories for {NAME} [Quora](   [What in Harry Potter did you think was magic but later found out was just British?]( J K M, lives in The United Kingdom • [Updated October 7, 2019]( [Oh, this might be fun! Since I’m German there are a few things which I only recently realised were British and not just specific to Harry Potter. First, nearly everything th... Read more » [Upvote] 6.4K [Comment] 250](   [lock] Your response is private Was this worth your time? This helps us show content you find valuable. Absolutely not Definitely yes   [Why was Pete Townshend such an amazing rhythm guitarist but not particularly skilled at lead playing (with The Who)?]( Scott MacFeeters, Journalist • [Answered May 9]( [Pete took over lead guitar after Roger Daltrey moved to become the lead singer. 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