8 October

October 8 is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years). There are 84 days remaining until the end of the year.

Events

• 1995: Fred and George Weasley must endure a rainy Quidditch practise with uncomfortable boils, and Dobby gives Harry the idea of using the Room of Requirement for Dumbledore's Army meetings.

Behind the scenes

• 1964: Ian Hart, the actor who played Professor Quirrell, is born.

External links

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