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Transfigured Town Announces A Magical Guest

Harry Potter fans will not only get to celebrate the Festival of Wizadry in Blyth this year but also meet the actress who brought the character Ginny Weasley to life.

In the books and movies, Ginny Weasley is the younger sister of one of the main characters, Ron Weasley. And now English actress Bonnie Wright is scheduled to appear at the event that is set for September 21 to 23.

Wright will be making an appearance to sign autographs, take photos, and be interviewed on stage for the festival guests to experience.

She is continuing to act and is also writing and directing with her own production company, Bon Bon Lumiere.

More information can be found at transfiguredtown.com.

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