Draco Malfoy becomes the unexpected, quirky mascot of the Lunar New Year

Images of Tom Felton, the actor behind the ‘Harry Potter’ villain, have popped up on festive displays across China ...

How Draco Malfoy Became the Unofficial Chinese New Year Mascot

Draco Malfoy of "Harry Potter" has slithered into Lunar New Year celebrations, becoming an unlikely symbol of good luck through wordplay, memes, and festive decorations.

Draco Malfoy Is China’s Unlikely Lunar New Year Icon and the Internet Is Losing It

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Who is the new face of China’s Year of the Fire Horse? Draco Malfoy, of course

The adoption of Draco Malfoy as a new year’s symbol has much to teach us about the complexities of Chinese wordplay.

Draco Malfoy turns unexpected good-luck symbol this Chinese new year and the reason is surprisingly simple

Observed this year on February 17, the Chinese New Year has witnessed an unexpected pop culture crossover, with Draco Malfoy-inspired decorations cropping up in homes, shops, and marketplaces.

Draco Malfoy Has Become an Unexpected Good Luck Symbol for the Chinese New Year Thanks to Punny Translation

The once-infamous 'Harry Potter' character has become an unexpected symbol of luck, prosperity and playful superstition ...