Draco Malfoy Becomes Lunar New Year Icon for China's Year of the Horse

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Draco Malfoy has become a surprising Lunar New Year icon in China for the Year of the Horse, sparking memes, fan art, and festive merchandise as fans note that his Mandarin name can be read as ‘horse fortune.’ Tom Felton acknowledged the craze on Instagram, amid China’s preparations for the lunar new year and plans for a 2027 Shanghai Harry Potter studio tour.
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