TWO Durham schoolboys have special reason to watch Harry Potter's film debut.

Twelve-year-olds Daniel Madden and Alexander Treliving, pupils at Durham Chorister School, appear as extras in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which is set to take audiences by storm when it goes on release on Friday.

their debut has been used in publicity material.

One scene shows the boys at their desks in a classroom, with Harry Potter and his friend, Ron Weasley.

Pupils at the school got involved in the production because Durham Cathedral was used as McGonagall's transfiguration classroom.

Headmaster Stephen Drew said: "Daniel and Alex are two of the many pupils who were employed as extras when Warner Brothers filmed scenes for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Durham last October.

"It was an exciting experience for all of the children involved."

l Budding Harry Potters have until tomorrow night to prepare for our lookalike competition. The final round of judging takes place at Asda's store, in Darlington, tomorrow night, at 6.30pm.

All kids are welcome, as long as they are dressed for the part. Up for grabs are Harry Potter goodies and cinema tickets.

There will be a prize for the best entry sent by post.

For details contact Gareth Dant, on (01325) 505064.