The Wyvern of Wye: A St David’s Day Post
In honor of Welsh holiday, St David’s Day, Dr Beatrice Groves shares which Wizarding World beast has deep roots in Wales’ culture – the Wyvern.
Bathilda's Notebook / The Quibbler
by Athan · Published February 29, 2024 · Last modified March 1, 2024
In honor of Welsh holiday, St David’s Day, Dr Beatrice Groves shares which Wizarding World beast has deep roots in Wales’ culture – the Wyvern.
Bathilda's Notebook / The Quibbler
by Sas L. Rhodes · Published December 16, 2023 · Last modified February 17, 2024
Beatrice Groves draws more parallels from the works of Jane Austen and the themes in Harry Potter. Read part 2 to find our more.
Bathilda's Notebook / The Quibbler
by Sas L. Rhodes · Published December 15, 2023 · Last modified February 17, 2024
Plot twists and clever allusions – just some of the things linking Harry Potter and the works of Jane Austen.
Bathilda's Notebook / The Quibbler
by MuggleNet · Published June 26, 2023 · Last modified June 23, 2023
This editorial takes another look at some of the alchemical symbolism of the “Harry Potter” series.
Bathilda's Notebook / The Quibbler
by MuggleNet · Published January 28, 2023 · Last modified March 17, 2024
French author Colette may have inspired the French influence on both “Goblet of Fire” and “Crimes of Grindelwald.”
Bathilda's Notebook / The Quibbler
by MuggleNet · Published October 30, 2022 · Last modified October 24, 2022
In both “The Ink Black Heart” and “Half-Blood Prince,” vampires are incidental to the plot but essential to the underlying themes.
Bathilda's Notebook / The Quibbler
by MuggleNet · Published April 7, 2022 · Last modified April 8, 2022
The qilin and the phoenix are more alike than they may seem – and both will likely play an important role in “Secrets of Dumbledore.”
Dr. Beatrice Groves reveals how an ancient Chinese bestiary, the “Shan Hai Jing,” heavily influenced the creatures of the “Fantastic Beasts” films.
Dr. Beatrice Groves reveals how the inspiration and symbolism of the creatures in the wizarding world originated from T.H. White’s “Book of Beasts.”
Director (GoF)
Alastor Mad-Eye Moody
Rubeus Hagrid
2012