Ho, ho, ho, ‘Harry Potter’: The magical gifts of ‘Deathly Hallows’

Lord Voldemort's holiday cheer (Photo illustration by Kevin Lingenfelser; "Harry Potter" image used with permission from Warner Bros.)

We promised you a Month of Magic — a countdown to the release of ”Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows“ – and we had so much fun, we kept right on going and gave you a few weeks of bonus coverage. The Warner Bros. release, directed by David Yates, will ring in the new year as one of biggest hits of 2010 — and, by some estimations, as the best “Potter” film in the franchise’s sparkling history. In case you didn’t visit us every day, here’s a look back at our hog-wild Hogwarts coverage. And if you know “Potter” fans, why not send them a link to this page as a holiday greeting? At very least they’ll get a giggle out of seeing jolly old Voldemort.

Dear Oscar voters: Stop ignoring “Harry Potter”

Steven Spielbergs’s idea? An animated “Potter” franchise

VIDEO:  Tom Felton gives us a tour of “Potter” props

Helena Bonham Carter: Bellatrix is “horribly revolting but weirdly sexy”

Rupert Grint: I’m happy to be unemployed

Emma Watson says controversial moment “divided” the “Potter” crew

Evanna Lynch: I was born for role of Luna Lovegood

500 wands were manufactured for “Deathly Hallows”

POSTER: Put your face on “Undesirable No. 1″ poster

The story behind Harry and Hermione’s dance scene

The Phelps twins on life, death and Weasley courage

VOTE: Where does “Deathly Hallows” rank in “Potter” franchise?

Happy birthday, Jo! 10 magical facts about Rowling

LIST: We rank best “Potter” fan videos and online spoofs

Not done yet: “Potter” stars will reshoot for “HP8″

“Deathly Hallows” lights it up  at box office

VIDEO: “Potter” stars on carpet at NYC premiere

Steve Kloves speaks! The writer reflects on magical decade

Tom Felton: I truly admire Dan Radcliffe

PHOTOS: A gallery of “Deathly Hallows” images

Dan Radcliffe apologizes for Comic-Con ‘non-presence’

“Twilight” vs “Potter”? The midnight showdown

Winning loser: “Potter” star needed on-screen fat suit after weight loss

REVIEW: “Deathly Hallows” takes few risks

Tom Felton looks past Hogwarts — but hopes someday to return

VIDEO: “Potter” stars on the carpet at U.K. premiere

Tom Felton gets mischievous with tattoo prank

GAME: Play MotorbikeEscape game

Our story so far…a primer for muggles

Warwick Davis channels his inner goblin

ON THE SET:  Forget Hogwarts, “Potter” stars love the fugitive life

Dan Radcliffe: My tearful final day on “Potter” set

Jason Isaacs: Lucius Malfoy started as Pam Anderson and became Lady Gaga

Dan Radcliffe: I’m desperate to see “Hallows”

Fans react to “Deathly Hallows”

VIDEO: Watch Harry and Ron as dangers gather

Stephen King: J.K. Rowling is talented, Stephenie Meyer can’t write

“Deathly Hallows” wedding scene is franchise’s last festive moment

REVIEW: Universal’s Harry Potter outduels Disney

Emma Watson’s e-mail pal? That would be J.K. Rowling

Tom Felton’s promise: The last two films will not disappoint

PODCAST: Geoff Boucher on “Potter” set visit and inside scoop

Dan Radcliffe vamps for ‘The Simpsons’ with spoof of ‘Twilight’

Dumbledore diss? Michael Gambon sees ‘no point’ in reading Rowling’s books