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These 9 Dogs Dressed As 'Harry Potter' Characters Are The Best Part Of World Book Day

You know what's so great? Books. Literature has the power to change lives and transform futures, sticking with us long after the last page has been turned and the final chapter has been closed.

However, there's something even more powerful than books. And that is dogs dressed up as "Harry Potter" characters.

In honor of today's World Books Day holiday, "Potter" author J.K. Rowling started a #WorldBookDayForDogs hashtag and retweeted fans who dressed their pooches up as Hogwartsians and Muggles alike. Here are our favorite furry friends.