Draco Malfoy Becomes China's Unexpected Lunar New Year Icon

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Draco Malfoy has unexpectedly become a Lunar New Year symbol in China, with his Chinese name Ma-er-fu linked to horse and fortune for the Year of the Horse; Taobao sellers are selling Malfoy-themed decor, fans are posting his images on social media, and actor Tom Felton acknowledged the trend.
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