TWO boys called Harry are on everyone's minds at a Locks Heath nursery.

The first is 19-month-old Harry Hogg who enjoys playing at Pixie's Day Nursery despite suffering from a painful genetic skin condition.

The second is Harry Potter whose antics are up for grabs thanks to a signed copy of J K Rowling's best-seller.

Staff at Pixies Day Nursery are holding a silent auction to raise money for adults and children who suffer from epidermolysis bullosa, known as EB.

The condition causes skin to blister at the slightest touch until it breaks and sheds. Young sufferers are known as "butterfly children" because their skin is so fragile.

There are around 5,000 sufferers in Britain.

Louise Tyler, nursery manager, said: "Harry comes to our nursery and was diagnosed with EB. It's a cause that is close to our hearts."

The day nursery is inviting people to place a bid in a secret ballot box in return for the chance to win one of several prizes including a £1,500 kitchen and a signed Harry Potter book. Money raised will go towards Debra, a charity that supports children and adults who suffer from EB.

It was set up more than 20 years ago by Phyllis Hilton, whose daughter Debra suffered from EB and died at the age of 17.

Mrs Hilton, from the New Forest, was determined something good would come out of Debra's brave life and the charity established in her memory now funds £1m of research a year into the disease.

Children and staff at Pixie's Day Nursery have already raised thousands of pounds for the fund since Harry, who lives in Park Gate with mum and dad Zara and Tim, joined their group.

Anyone who would like to take part in the auction should submit their bid at Pixie's Day Nursery, 39 Locks Road, Locks Heath, any weekday before December 21.

Contact the nursery on 01489 576758 for details.