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Harry Potter chess set for Melanie

News Xpress’ Dianne Higgon and Melanie Smith with her Harry Potter Chess set.News Xpress’ Dianne Higgon and Melanie Smith with her Harry Potter Chess set.

MELANIE SMITH is the proud owner of a Harry Potter chess set valued at $462 after her ticket was drawn at Pakenham’s News Xpress on Monday.
Melanie’s husband is a great chess fan while her son is an avid Harry Potter collector.

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