A Harry Potter fan has pointed out a small difference between the UK and US versions of the books that left some readers baffled – while others are in stitches
A slight tweak in language across editions of Harry Potter significantly alters a particular scene's impact.
However, a detail-oriented fan has shown light on a less evident alteration that could spark a good laugh, depending on your interpretation of the terms used. In the UK edition of the book, it's mentioned that Filch had to "punt children across the swamp". For most Brits, this paints a rather sensible picture, as punting refers to a type of boating in a punt - a long, flat-bottomed boat.
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