 The film contains several commemorations to director  Alfonso Cuarón (qv) and his Mexican heritage. On the fountain in  the courtyard in front of the clock tower, there are several statues  of eagles eating snakes. This exact image appears on the Mexican  flag. Also, among the many candies offered at Honeydukes are skulls  made of sugar, which are a popular treat in Mexico on "El Dia de los  Muertos," or the Day of the Dead. And, after Dumbledore says his  final lines outside the infirmary, he goes down the stairs humming  "La Raspa", the Mexican Hat Dance.