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Draco Malfoy: The Unlikely Lunar New Year Mascot in China

Across China, social posts show Draco Malfoy has become a Lunar New Year mascot, appearing on red decor and merchandise, Reuters reported on Feb 4.
Because the name transliterates as Ma-er-fu, containing Chinese characters for horse and fortune, it is especially auspicious as the Year of the Horse begins on February 17.
Actor Tom Felton reshared pictures and an Instagram banner post, amplifying the trend and prompting social media engagement, with fans buying four for 11 yuan on Taobao.
Warner Bros Discovery's Shanghai plans signal a commercial boost, as merchants sell Harry Potter-themed decorations reflecting the franchise's popularity and upcoming studio tour development.
Blending ritual and meme culture, Chinese households hang couplets and sometimes place fuzi upside down, creating a mix of tradition and meme-driven commerce this month.

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