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Harry Potter’s Draco Malfoy becomes mascot for year of the horse in China

Harry Potter’s Draco Malfoy becomes mascot for year of the horse in China7+ hour, 47+ min ago   (285+ words) Mandarin transliteration of character's name regarded as auspicious, prompting wave of memes and fan art Draco Malfoy, one of Harry Potter's most recognisable villains-turned-antiheroes, has become an unlikely lunar new year icon across China, as fans embrace the character for…...