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Editorials

June 2007

Divination Quiz (101 chances to test your prediction skills) by Ben V.T.

The Sixth Horcrux and the Final Confrontation (An 8-part editorial - Harry did not survive the AK, but something else) by Jay Ortiz

R.A.B. is Not a Person (It could be a message) by Ben

Dumbledore's Trust in Snape (A 4-part series) by D.W. Hill

The Long-Lost Horcrux (Explaining Ollivander's disappearance) by Cody Gaffney

The Ministry Scene Revisited (With a large helping of Dante's Inferno) by Durgam

The Double Negative Theory (A new way to examine characters and their motives) by T.E. Kahle

Harry Potter and the Seven Chakras (How the seven chakras relate) by HPBoy13

May 2007

Petunia's Secret (Why Petunia mistreats Harry) by Stain726

April 2007

The Room of Requirement One Last Time (A look at the U.K. children's cover art) by Shelly Taylor

Voldemort: Will He Be Gone After All? (What about a return as a ghost?) by Ian Rohrer

A Theory of Magic (A detailed breakdown) by Taure

Cover Art Unveiled (A look at each element of the 3 covers) by Josh O'Rourke

March 2007

Till Deathly Hallows Do Us Part (Must Book 7 be the end of our HP fun?) by Robbie Fischer

Under New Management (No more WWDD) by Dawson Smith

A Celtic Solution to Harry's Conundrum (How classic Celts compare) by Emerald

Blood - Not Horcruxes (Why a magical Horcrux hunt isn't necessary) by Robert Ogden

Dead Dumbledore Definitely Distressing (An Inferii-ating theory) by Lenius Snoop

Kreacher's Hiding Place (Horcruxes and other possibly important items) by Jason Drake

The Last Place He'll Think To Look (Horcrux shortcuts) by Maya

Dumbledore's Master Plan: Part Seven (Snape, spells, and sacrifices) by Steve Connolly

Dumbledore's Master Plan: Part Six (Two plans culminate in a showdown) by Steve Connolly

Dumbledore's Master Plan: Part Five by Steve Connolly

Dumbledore's Master Plan: Part Four (The professor, the prisoner, and the Patronus) by Steve Connolly

Dumbledore's Master Plan: Part Three (How much did he know about the Chamber of Secrets?) by Steve Connolly

Dumbledore's Master Plan: Part Two (In the mind of the headmaster during Harry's first year at Hogwarts) by Steve Connolly

Dumbledore's Master Plan: Part One (A look at Dumbledore's days before Harry came to Hogwarts) by Steve Connolly

A Study in Evil: Voldemort, Malignant Narcissist (An academic exploration of Voldemort's life and motives) by Maria Chang

Hogwarts Professors I Have Known (A look at a few "real" characters) by Robbie Fischer

Who But McGonagall? (Tracking the spy through literary examination) by Asher Dostoevsky

Severus Snape: A Portrait in Subtlety (An in-depth view of Snape's behavior) by D.W. Hill

February 2007

Elves Are the Answer (Why the OotP needs to recruit House-Elves) by Dan Newell

Unforgivable (How Harry will be able to perform Avada Kedavra) by Logan Anbinder

The Potter Generation (Growing up as Harry does) by Erin H.

Found in Translation - Part Three: What's in a Name? (An illustration of the names we all know, and their origins.) by Robbie Fischer

Found in Translation - Part Two: A Field Guide for Americans (A visual guide to non-food-related items in the Harry Potter books.) by Robbie Fischer

Found in Translation - Part One: An Illustrated Menu (A visual guide to the culinary creations of Britain, as seen in the Harry Potter books.) by Robbie Fischer

Fear vs. Courage (How will these driving forces dictate future actions?) by Melissa Britton

January 2007

Moral Choice in the Harry Potter Novels (It is our choices that show what we truly are) by Victoria Woeste

The Eyes Have It (Lily's soul, Harry's scar, Voldemort's ignorance) by Eric Ianson

The Picture of Tom Marvolo Riddle (Comparing two villains) by Dawson Smith

The Other Boy - Neville, the Prophecy, and How We've Been Duped (The art of misdirection) by Dan Estes

Who Framed Regulus Black? (Another R.A.B. theory to tide you over) by D.E.P.

Well Begun (A look back at JKR's kind of "first" chapter) by Robbie Fischer

December 2006

What are the Deathly Hallows? (A few theories by a reader) by Sephia

A Very Prophetic Christmas (Short and sweet, covers Celestina's song played on Christmas) by Troy B

November 2006

What Movie 5 Means For Book 7 (Why it means a 7/7/07 book release) by Damon Klassen

The Cloak and the Sword (A possible answer to JKR's Never Asked Question) by Eric Ianson

October 2006

Musings on the Mirror (What purpose will it serve?) by Opalescent

Harry Potter's Power (How love will come into play) by Phil Hair

The Mysterious Spell (One possible way Harry can defeat Voldemort) by Greg

September 2006

In Defense of Slytherin: A Different Kind of Courage (It's not the flashy kind of Gryffindor) by Desdemona Black

Did Snape Really Have a Life-Debt to James? (Not all life-debts are created equal; what were James' real motivations?) by Carol Grizzard

August 2006

Teachers Hatin' (How Harry stands up as a classic) by Maxie Kalish

Ruminations on Filch, Charles Dickens and Book 7 (Paying homage or a key to Book 7?) by AlanM

Let’s Get Ready to Rumble! (Who would win in a showdown between Voldemort & Sauron?) by Heidi J.

A Word to the Anti-Harry Christians (A theological student's reasoning) by Sarah

July 2006

Slythering Snape (Why our HBP may be much more than a double agent) by Mr. and Mrs.

Parseltongue: More Common than we Thought? (Harry may have inherited Parseltongue after all) by Sarah Merritt

Traveling with Thestrals (How will Harry find Godric's Hollow?) by Mommcgonagall

The Changing Face of Courage (Harry's Patronus may go the way of Tonks's) by Darrell Fuller

Guardian Devils (Did Voldemort entrust all of his Horcruxes to certain DEs?) by Linda Fisher

Telling Stories (Some thought on who tells lies) by Tom Morey

The Mystery of the Stupefied Death Eater (Did Moody have his go at Polyjuice Potion in HBP?) by Emma C.

The Keys to His Soul (Voldemort's brilliantly intricate plan) by Maya

Harry Potter and the Red Herring Horcruxes (Speculation on Horcruxes and an experiment in style) by Cady McKinnon

A Measure of Humanity (Comparing Frank Herbert's Dune and Harry Potter) by David Scott

June 2006

Modern Magic, Gift or Curse? (A new perspective on the magic of Potter) by Robbie Fischer

Is the Fidelius Charm Fool Proof? (A possible method of nullifying the charm) by hulagal

Your Mother Needn't Have Died (Lily may have only been part of Voldemort's Horcrux-making pattern) by Stephanie Davies

The Liberating Power of Harry's Blood (It could keep his enemies closer) by The Black Adder

May 2006

Dumbledore's Ironclad Reason (An indepth look at Snape, his reasons and his means) by Scott Andrew Walker

R.A.B. -- The Next Metamorphmagus We will Meet (Further speculation on Regulus Black) by John G.

Why Lily's Wand had to be Good for Charms (Her possible connection to the casting of a fateful Fidelius Charm) by Nadezhda

Quite Possibly Impossible Titles for Book Seven (Self-explanatory...) by T. Grant

The Hated Marauder (Some still accept Snape, why not Wormtail?) by Emmasj

Purple Orchids and Muggleborn Wizards: A Theory of Wizard Genetics (Voldemort isn't just evil, he's wrong) by T Brightwater

Harry Potter and the Magic of Art (Take a tour of another world reading HP has probably prepared you for) by Robbie Fischer

The Trio and the Marauders: Friendships, Flaws and the Future (Our trio is an evolved version, if any, of the Marauders) by Gmariam

Is Voldemort's Evil a Side Effect? (He was conceived under a love potion, after all) by Pamela P.

The Living Dead: Why Regulus Black Faked His Death (The Draught of Living Death still has a role to play) by Maggie B.

April 2006

The Blooming of the Lily (The meaning of fire/water and flower symbolism in Harry Potter) by Aluna

Machiavelli's Half-Blood Prince (Snape follows Machiavelli's The Prince) by B.J. Texan

The Inheritance of Magic (Is the trait of magic dominant or recessive?) by Beansprout Wilkins

As Clear as Water (What was the real potion in the cave?) by Erez R.

March 2006

The Conspiracy That is R.A.B. (If not a red herring, it still raises even more questions) by Sandy Schaefer

The Trio and the Three-Part Soul (Ron, Harry and Hermione as a model of the human psyche) by DemenTom

If I Only Had a... (A comparison of personality types in Harry Potter and The Wizard of Oz) by Brittany

You're Angry, I'm Angry (Wouldn't we all have been angry in OotP?) by Luna

Dark Mark: Access Granted (A similar magical principle was used to pass the Horcrux potion) by Katie

February 2006

Dorea Potter, Charlus Potter, and Canon (Why they could not have been James' parents) by The Face of Boe

January 2006

The Half-Blood Prince's Second-Hand Potions Book (What else could be in its margins?) by jmas1357

Simple Math and the Horcruxes (Why each Horcrux cannot contain a seventh of Voldy's soul) by Preadn

Upside Down, Hanging Around and Falling to the Ground: A List (One reader sees a possible link in the use of these methods in the HP books) by Silver Ink Pot

The Burning Question of Emmeline (Can she prove Snape's innocence?) by Dawn

Harry's Saving Grace (Can Snape be Harry's saving grace?) by Gmariam

Why Love? (Four houses, four elements, one leader) by DemenTom

The Diary of Tom Marvolo Riddle (An in-depth look at the diary) by Peter

Prophecy Night: Dumbledore vs. Trelawney (Pinpointing Snape's interruption) by Carol Grizzard

Horcruxes and More in Slavic Mythology (The similarities) by Annabel Lee

Harry Potter and the Connection to Great Literature (Similarities between certain themes in Harry Potter and some famous works in literature) by CicadaInvasion

Sheer Power (A look at different forms of power in HP) by lumen11

Things That Make You Go "Hmmm..." (Madam Pince, among other things) by RJ Lupin's Kat

The London Underground: A Short Theory (Dumbledore's scar will make an appearance yet) by Charlotte Steadman

December 2005

The Dark Side (A glimpse at the darker aspects of Harry Potter) by silvrcherubim

They Knew, They Knew Not... (Snape may also know about Voldemort's secret) by Aseel A.

Bishop to Queen's Rook Seven (Dumbledore and Voldemort in the ultimate chess match) by Dawson Smith

A Question of Trust; or, The Phoenix's Cry (What role did, and perhaps will, Fawkes play?) by Scott Enderle

The New Ship at the Heart of Harry Potter (Harry will inspire others as his leader did) by DemenTom

A Plot Analysis for Book 7 (In broad terms, it seems quite simple) by David Scott

What Else Might the Triwizard Riddles be Telling Us? (A look at the sphinx's and merpeople's riddles) by Kirstie E. R.

November 2005

The Boy Who Lived? (How can Harry be the first to survive Avada Kedavra?) by Jeroen

Did Narcissa Really Mean It? (Another look at Spinner's End) by Kelly Gunzenhauser

Liquid Luck (Exactly what does Felix Felicis do?) by Peter

Severus Snape: Not Voldemort's Man (Eliminating at least one possibility) by Anthony Goldstein

Magic Leaves Traces: Echoes, Reflections, and the Fate of Harry Potter (An in-depth analysis of echoes as a pervasive theme in Harry Potter) by Richard A. Glover

Dudley's Special Role! (Does Dudley have magical abilities?) by Sherin S. Ghevarghese

Waiting for the Video? (Reasons to see GoF in the theater) by Robbie Fischer

Dumbledore in Film and Text: Gambon's Faithful Portrayal (He is the only one Voldemort ever feared) by Kim and Cindy

Pure Evil: Pure-Blood Supremacists and the Annihilation of Magic (Controlling magic will destroy it completely, and other observations) by Robbie Fischer

How Hagrid Helps Harry Get His Horcruxes (A simple solution to a big problem) by Ginny S.

October 2005

A Tribute to the Trio (Or, remember the greatest love of all) by Hannah Grenham

Minerva McGonagall: A Few Things Overlooked? (Secondary characters get some love from fans too) by Terri C.

The Seven Signs of Harry Potter (Just like the Messiah, omens that foretold his coming) by Lauren Debueriis

Decrypting the Tower (Using Tarot to examine undercurrents of HP) by Astrida F. N. Wahab

The Reverse Horcrux (Is Harry's soul magically reinforced?) by Andrew Mandata

Through Harry's Eyes (He doesn't have these editorials to guide him, and thank goodness) by Laurelina

When None Here are Loyal to Me (Harry's choice could prove difficult) by Carol Grizzard

Horace Slughorn's Slippery Name (Some thoughts on the name's history) by Silver Ink Pot

Harry's Temptation (Why a certain Half-Blood Prince may be underestimating Harry) by Christina Ford

An Analysis of the Malfoys (Is there any chance of redemption for our favorite family?) by Jones

Horace Slughorn, Death Eater (Two Potions professors, two [possibly former] Death Eaters?) by Harry Seeker

Our Ticket into Azkaban (Mundungus might be our chance to see more of Azkaban) by Crystal M.

Aunt Petunia's Little Secret (A possible source of her hatred for wizards) by JLW

Harry Potter and Hurricanes (How Harry helped an evacuee) by MissGranger

Did Snape See Himself as a Mudblood? (Snape's worst memory revisited) by Ellen

September 2005

Snape's Lucky Escape: Did the Felix Felicis Potion Really Fail? (A look at the outcome, all thanks to Felix) by Christy Morley

Professor Snape, in the Conservatory, with the Candlestick (The Unbreakable Vow as a weapon?) by Maya

“I Trust Snape” – Foolishness or Otherwise? (Is JK saying that trust is a bad thing?) by M. S.

Petunia and the Creaky Stair (A possible hiding place) by ginnybatbogeysyou

The Boy Who Loved, or Why Love Conquers All (The implications of Harry's nature) by Dave Whittaker

Ron is NOT an Idiot (A defense of Ron's character) by Berylla Chubb

Neon Genesis Evangelion and Harry Potter – A Comparison (A good read for a fan of both) by Steve Jester

The Hidden Archway (Archways and their meaning throughout the series) by Tom Morey

Severus Vs. Snape (The difference between the two) by Kristina Caffrey

Zacharias Smith (Not Your Usual Hufflepuff) (Is there more to this Hufflepuff?) by Madam Pintsize

Fanfiction at its Best (A rebuttal) by Jenna

Fanfiction at its Worst (Why one fan stopped writing it) by Russellgrl

Gleam in His Eye (A possible answer to an enduring riddle) by Apple Face

A Rebuttal of Common Arguments Defending the Enslavement of House-Elves (A reader's thoughts on House-Elves) by Kelly L.

Magical Education in Great Britain (The declining state of magical education in Great Britain) by Diana Johnston

The Watch! (A brief glimpse at a potentially overlooked clue) by Lenora

Draco Malfoy, a Werewolf? (Why he may have joined the ranks of Lupin and Greyback) by Harry Seeker

A Message from Beyond the Grave (Seven points to accepting the loss) by Maya

August 2005

A Departure From the Expected (JKR deviates from her classic 'Potter Pattern') by TDR

Fantastic Beasts and Where They’ll Pop Up (How J.K. Rowling has been preparing us since GoF) by Jen Cunningham

The Absence of Fawkes: Why I Believe Dumbledore Chose to Die, or 'Choice Over Fate' (An examination of five questions into Dumbledore's death) by AMS

The Color of a Soul (Is Harry Potter a better person than Draco Malfoy?) by C. R. Windsor

Miserabilis Praefero (A reader expresses sadness at the series' looming end) by DemenTom

Get Over It (One reader's thoughts on fan reactions to HBP) by Jenna

Lord Voldemort vs. Tom Riddle: Through the Pensieve (How does knowing TR help Harry against LV?) by darkBlue

R.A.B. - Another Crazy Theory (Maybe 'cautious' is just a disguise) by Richard of York

The Ghost of R.A.B. (Maybe there's more to be found in 'History of Magic'...) by Book Basilisk

R.A.B.: The Overlooked Black (Not the 'Black' you're thinking of!) by Adolfo V. Castillo

Which Wizard? An Analysis of R.A.B. (Discussing four options) by Grace Li

Killing Rips the Soul Apart? (Some thoughts on Horcruxes and choice) by Jeroen Bouterse

Neville Longbottom: Future Hogwarts Professor (A look at Neville's past and future) by Tom Morey

The Horcrux Potion (What is that weird green stuff?) by Bizzy Green

The Order of the...? (What happens to the Order now?) by Melody Grace

Courage and Love (Why we should honor Merope) by Black Lily

R.A.B. - I know who it is! (An alternate guess at the identity) by B.J. Texan

Who's in the White Tomb? (Proposing a far-fetched, but possible, theory) by Andrew Mandata

Snape Gets His Fondest Wish (Possible reasons behind Snape's appointment) by Rand

Those Who Have Thrice Defied (Who says they were alone?) by Allison

Debunking the Snape is Good Theories (A rebuttal to the other side's main points) by Eric Mortensen

The Dynamics of Draco in HBP (What Draco means for Harry) by Bloodyrose

Felix Felicis: Understanding Severus' Innocence (Shouldn't the D.A. have been luckier?) by Brianna Leigh Woell

The Enormous Blond Death Eater (An ally under cover of chaos) by eleison

On the Identity of R.A.B.: An Alternative (A new theory) by Erika

Rowling's Cave Allegory (Dumbledore's death is not what it seems) by Jo Cutler

Dumbledore and the Tantalizing Tantalus Clue (Comparing Chapter 26 of HBP to Greek and Roman myth) by Silver Ink Pot

In the Nature of House-elves (Is S.P.E.W. even plausible?) by Manishika

July 2005

The Threefold Connection (Snape's ambiguity keeps us wanting more) by Jennifer

Wands and Words: What are the Dark Arts? (An examination of what they are) by Sephia

A Key in the Kitchens (R.A.B. had to have an accomplice) by LadyTory

Hoggyworld (A humorous vision of what an HP theme park might be like) by Vicki Howard

Snape is Evil (Self preservation was his motive) by Tracie Rubeck

EriseD and a dna DesirE (Ron's own Hero Journey) by AMS

On Snape's Evilness (Arguing for the minority) by Nathan Coblentz

Dumbledore's Man Through and Through (More thoughts on HBP's climax) by Dan McAllister

The Mystery of R. A. B. (Aren't we all guessing?) by Kirstie E.R.

Dumbledore's Biggest Mistake? (Arguing both sides of the big question) by Brooke Opie

Academic Royalty and the Book 6 Plot (Long, but well worth the read) by Lady Alchymia

Hogwarts: Flawless Fortress or Fortress of Flaws? (Hogwarts isn't so safe) by Morwen

The Battle for the Soul (The seven vices/virtues in HP) by Lady Alchymia

The Pure-Blood Little King (Looking for the HBP from a different angle) by Pete Happens

The Heir of Gryffindor (It's not who you think) by Aldalote

Sorting Out DADA (What houses were the DADA in and what can this tell us?) by Reebus

A Desperate Plea (Spread the word about HBP spoilers) by Asphault

That Mysterious Flying Motorcycle (Where is it now?) by Alyschera

Two Shades of Dark (Different meanings of "Dark") by Joe Manson

Spinners End: A Chapter About Gum Wrappers? (A quick theory) by Deep Thought and Bistromath

Year 6 at Hogwarts (A priest's observations on growing up at Hogwarts) by Russell Greeley

Harry Potter and the Documentary Hypothesis (A satire of how future generations will analyze HP) by Robbie Fischer

Not Such a Nice Guy After All (Dumbledore has his prejudices) by Tabari

James' and Lily's Professions (Theories as to their important jobs) by Amy

Blood Traitor, Abomination, Shame of My Flesh! (An examination of blood traitors in the HP series) by darkBlue

June 2005

Harry Potter and the Rogue Feather (Looking at the creatures who make up wand cores) by Cryston

The Second War Begins: What Role Can House-Elves Play? (Offers an interesting conclusion to Mr. Bode's killer) by Stacey W.

The Physics of Magic (How wands may channel forms of magical energy) by Matt Blackstone

His Next Adventure (How Jo is preparing Harry, and us, for possibly his next adventure) by Katie

Aftermath of the Polyjuice Potion (Did Malfoy ever find out he was spied on?) by Roger

The Imprinting of Harry Potter (An alternative explanation of Lily's protection) by Kate

Ginny is the Future (She's strong, independent, and, shh, gorgeous) by The Duchess

Patterns and Princes (One visitor's thoughts on the HBP) by Ryan MacDougall

Harry is His Mother's Son (When will people really notice the resemblance?) by Jake

Boggarts (An analysis of the scary spirits) by Cindy

Harry Potter, Nancy Drew, and Dr. Seuss (We can read too much into the series) by Bob

The One (Tearing apart the prophecy) by Ann

The Sphinx's Riddle (An overlooked clue?) by Andromeda Tonks

To Kill a Unicorn: "A half-life, a cursed life" (Examining the death of innocents) by Rainycat

Lupin the Legilimens (The werewolf is also a mind-reader) by Shannon Brown

Wizard Clothing, or How I Learned That the Chapter Illustrations Have Got it All Wrong (A commentary on wizard fashions) by Polly

May 2005

Motivation Matters (Why Snape can't turn) by Subtle Science

"For neither can live while the other survives..." (CoS clue to the Harry-Voldemort connection?) by Karima

Hermione's Birthday (What being an adult in HBP could mean) by Theresa S.

Lord Thingy (Voldemort's pre-reconstruction form...what was that?) by Nemorosa Knopp

Balance of Good and Evil and the Canceling Out Theory (What must become of Harry and Voldemort) by Kaitlyn Schmit

The Longest Wait of All (Don't be wishing it's July 16th already!) by Hedwig the Great

Harry Potter: The Prequel (7-part editorial, in-depth discussion of the possible events leading up to Hallowe'en 1981) by Esther Kleinig

Petunia the Seer (Not a witch, not a Squib...what's the last option?) by Amanda

The Five Stages and Sirius: Coping with Loss (Harry's grief will go away) by Tory

Looking at the Latest FAQ Poll Answer (JKR gave us quite a lot to chew on) by Theresa Faustina

Clues in the Beginning (An analysis of the first PS/SS chapter) by Hillary

The Tasks Pattern (Using PS/SS obstacles and GoF tasks to predict future books' climaxes) by Sylvia

Orphans in the Literary Tradition (Where Harry finds his strength) by T. Ritchie

Flower Girls (The strange similarities between Narcissa Malfoy and Petunia Dursley) by Bridget

Fred and George and the Ministry of Mayhem and Dirty Tricks (The twins' trouble-making will come in handy) by Steve Willis

The Fate of the Trio (Why Harry and Ron are safe, but Hermione isn't) by Pythia

Voldemort's Purist Mistake (Why Death Eaters should have been Hufflepuffs) by Jessica Winkler

April 2005

The Infinite Possibilites of the Pensieve (Some thoughts on the basin of thought) by Jenni Coxon

Your Mother Needn't Have Died (Lily Potter and the Voldemort proposition) by Courtney L. Kathrys

Gryffindor House vs. Delta House (Comparing magic and Muggle school settings) by Convalleria Gladiolus

Quick Thinking or Plan B? (Was Dumbledore already planning to send Harry to Petunia?) by Janie

Regulus Black is Not the Half-Blood Prince (But he may still be important) by T.L. Bodine

Fate of the Weasley Twins (An ominous feeling about the survival of both twins) by Heather Tweed

Not Your Typical Love Story (The love at the heart of Harry Potter) by Karen Hayes

A Simple Solution: Polyjuice Potion and Tonks (And how this would have helped Sirius...) by Whitney

Overcoming Death: A Basic Approach (Steps Voldemort most likely took) by Sylvia

The Meaning of "Prince" (Let's get it straight) by Kenton McDonald

DoM: Are We Missing Something? (A theory relating the rooms to the books) by Nemorosa Knopp

March 2005

Harry's New Pet (He could inherit another amazing bird) by Pooty P.

Centaur Extremists (Examining the extreme natures of centaurity) by Cooper Pennypacker

Why Molly Will Die (The event that will give Harry the power to destroy Voldemort) by Chris Stubbs

Irishisms in Harry Potter (Happy St. Patrick's Day!) by Rainycat

Films and Videos to Watch While Waiting for HP4 by Robbie Fischer

Harry: True Hero or Truly Helpless? (Is Harry the hero we make him to be?) by Kelebarian

Tearing Apart the HBP Covers (A compiliation of ideas) by Various Authors

What Took So Long? (Why did Snape delay alerting the Order?) by Kim and Ryan Phoenix

Picking for Patterns (Following the 2-book rule) by Chloe

The Biggest Bullies on the Playground (Comparing two HP bullies) by Diana Lopez

Power and the Fall of Voldemort (Death Eaters are a red herring) by darkBlue

So Who Gets Black Manor and Kreacher?: A Legal Analysis (A lawyer asks questions regarding inheritance in the wizarding world) by Richard Jones

Lessons to be Learned: What Harry Needs to Know Now (In the end, he wasn't ready) by Sholeigh

February 2005

Harry's Hero Journey (Examining HP as a classic story technique) by Christina Olanick

The "Essence" Behind the Plot (More on wands and missing spells) by Jennifer Oliveira

Life Debts (Who owes whom, and how it will affect the series) by Lucy Wilson

Mrs. Norris: A New Theory (Another animagus?) by Nika R.

Harry's Safety Zone (Hogwarts isn't as safe as they say) by Lenora

When the Prophecy Was Made (Trying to pinpoint the exact date and time) by Esther Kleinig

The Potions Riddle and the DADAs (How the PS/SS task represents the seven DADA professors) by Rams

Leos, Gryffindors, Ginny... (Is it all purposefully connected?) by Inzomnia_zombie

He Left Us Quite Downhearted (A parting gift from Salazar?) by Cheri Mathieu

Children's Books...or Something More? (The world is in denial) by Jenna

Half-Blood Prince's Opening Chapter (Deducing the context of this chapter for which we've waited 13 years) by Tory

Back to the Prophecy (Discussing who SHOULD have been "The One") by Esther Kleinig with Bob Sindeldecker

Harry Potter and Feminism (Girl power in the HP series) by Trixstar

The Potter Code (Finding similarities to the medieval quest for the Holy Grail) by Darynthe

It Wasn't Avada Kedavra (More reflection on Sirius' death) by Suzanne

Former Death Eaters: Hindrance or Helpers? (Why a "mistake" might not be) by Jesseca

Preparing Harry (Why the trio's exploits have been left unchecked) by darkBlue

Harry Potter and the Case of the Missing Spell (Irrelevant, overlooked detail or vital clue?) by Cristalle Watson

Dursleys: Harry and Money (A look at money in HP and the motivation it causes) by Meghana Desai

Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus (A mere proverb, or an important clue?) by Bojana Kenda

January 2005

Snape Relations (Another reason for his protection of Harry) by Julia Isherwood

Why Did Harry Live? (Answering a still ambiguous question) by darkBlue

Eyes Are Windows to the Soul, Part 2 (Expanding on the theory) by Julie A.

Are We Getting the Point? (Some words are just for insight) by Jenna Ni'Healig

Death Eaters of Mordor (Drawing parallels between the villains of HP and LotR) by Adam D. Bram

Blood Ties and Ancient Magic (A new look at how Voldemort tried to protect himself) by simplybecky

Bellatrix: An Astrological Prediction (A Black family tradition) by Kazaf

Ron and Hermione: The Potters Revisited? (Comparing Harry's major influences) by darkBlue

The Body Thief Curse (A new spin on why Voldemort didn't die) by The Pirate King

Snape's Worst Memory...or Not (Harry may have watched through another's eyes) by Sarah Mohipp

Molly Weasley: Help or Hindrance? (A good mother must let go) by darkBlue

Locations of Azkaban and Durmstrang Revealed! (They may be a lot closer together than we think) by Christina Olanick

The Battle of Hogwarts (How the final battle may play out) by Alan

The Boy Who Lived and The Wizard Who Was Born (Squibs: Mrs. Figg, Filch, and...Harry?!) by Randy A.

Vanquishing Voldemort (His fate much worse than death) by Zach and Jessica

Vanquish vs. Defeat (A Hermione-like examination) by Bronte

Centaur Prophecies (Two prophecies converge) by Caroline

Colin Creevey: Seriously Brilliant Wizard (Even though he missed most of first year) by Lizzy B.

December 2004

Dursley Dynamics: A Death Theory (Why Vernon will snuff it) by Angela Goff

The Second Shape-Shifter (A reply to a previous editorial) by Kaelli Karali

Lily and the Homophus Charm (Why the "Lily speech" in the PoA movie?) by Sarah Lou

Is Umbridge an Animagus We All Know? (Does she have a secret like the other DADA teachers?) by Enrik and Leon

Self-Fulfilling Prophecies (Why did Dumbledore tell Harry?) by darkBlue

You Bet Their Lives (Stating the odds on future deaths) by Bill Hammon

Wild Card Weasleys (What Charlie and Bill can do for the good side) by Rob Taylor

BURN THE ANSWER TO LAZINESS! (One writer's message to parents worried about HP) by Liz

Voldemort's Make-Over II (How Lily did it and how Harry will) by Lenora

Voldemort's Make-Over (Why Voldemort Didn't Die) by Lenora

Light Magic and the Dark Arts (We really know so very little) by Louise Fletcher

Moaning Myrtle (Is she the common thread between CoS and HBP?) by Susan W.

Is Peter Pettigrew Dead? (He may already have repaid his debt) by Dave

Why Voldemort Didn't Die (The prophecy gives the answer) by Linda

Vampires in Harry Potter (Are they coming up soon?) by Katherine Messier

Eyes Are Windows to the Soul (A theory about Harry's green eyes) by Julie A.

The Long Reach of Dumbledore (Discussion of unlikely persons under his protection) by Angela Goff

Connecting the Fates of the Trio (How they might resemble the Harry/Cho/Cedric triangle) by Lenora

Hagrid the Gentle (Half-) Giant (A rebuttal) by Poorva Chakravarthy

Communication of the Order (Do Patronuses have another function?) by Spaztic Sherman

Godric's Hollow and Other Mysteries (An early, important clue?) by Carolyn

Why Snape? (Why do we all love him so?) by Hologhost

Suicide by Werewolf? (A scenario of failed revenge) by Theresa Faustina

Fudge's Secret (Examining a possible slip-up) by C.R. Wilson

The Plot Mirror (Using GoF as a turning point) by Jenna

PoA Foreshadowing (What clues did Cuaron put in the film?) by Jenna

Creevy Brothers and Evans Sisters (What is JKR trying to show us?) by Susan W.

Harry Potter and the Vanishing Allowance (We all must succumb!) by Nikki C.

Tracking the Dark Lord (Where could his headquarters be?) by Lydia Spielberg

Cheering Charms (A simple answer to Dementors?) by Kelsey

Tom's Friend (Is there more to what Harry remembers?) by Jaden

What is Voldemort Missing? (He's not really after a body) by Nicole

Is Voldemort Still Human Inside? (Did his greatest failure result from his greatest achievement?) by Meghana

The Reason Harry is the Man He is Today (Hagrid as his mentor) by Margie

November 2004

Ron's Sacrifice (Analyzing in detail the canon clues) by Richard Jones

Ginny (Uncovering more clues) by Verity Evans

Luna Lovegood: Key Player, Plot Device Princess (There's more to Luna) by Midnight and Kitti

Pettigrew's Debt, Part 2 (An author's rebuttal) by Scottie R.

The Highly Unofficial Guide to Who's Going to Die (But well thought out) by Master JZ

U-N-I-T-Y (This means the Slytherins too!) by Nia

Fireplaces: Cozy Study Aid or Major Security Risk? by Rob P.

Occlumency Still Has A Part To Play (Why it's still needed) by Cheri Mathieu

Slavery Should Have NO Place (A rebuttal to recent U-Bend articles) by LeeJordanfan

An Analysis of the Symbolism of Bacon in Harry Potter (Overanalyzing isn't such a bad thing) by Angelbot

The GoF and OotP Movies (A fan's expectations) by Sahar Bala

Pettigrew's Debt (How a substantial Harry-Peter connection was made) by Scottie R.

The HBP Release Date (Why it may be closer than expected) by Alex

Acromantulas and Hippogriffs and Dragons, Oh My! (Why Hagrid dabbles in dangerous creatures) by Jenna

A Big Reflection (The mirror's important task) by Alysun S.

Death in Half-Blood Prince (Predictions and reasonings) by Esther Kleinig

Here Comes Ginny... (Ginny as a prominent female fighting figure) by Katherine D.

He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named (Why can't we call him Voldemort?) by Jennifer Oakley

Soul Theory Still Holds Water (Another rebuttal) by Danielle Menillo

Hand of Argentum, Heart of Iron Pyrite (How we might see the end of the Marauders) by Peter

Can Prefects Take Points? (I still think our author made a mistake) by Nadia T.M. Wheeler

Religion in Harry's World by Tamar

Reading Critically or Critically Reading? (Are you too much of a fan?) by Azlin Murst

A Mysterious Plant (Analyzing Mimbulus Mimbletonia) by Linda

The Body (Is the Hogwarts graveyard a clue?) by Clement Garritty

Comparing Characters to Real People (A rebuttal) by Kathleen W.

I KNOW! I KNOW! (Why Voldemort didn't die) by Robbie Fischer

Arithmancy (Are the characters derived from this practice?) by Jenna Sottle

The Soul Theory is Dying (An author re-examines her own work) by Esther Kleinig

Narcissa and the Malfoys (Is there any goodness?) by Esther Kleinig

Where Were the Weasleys? (Why weren't they in the original Order?) by Christina

Dark Mark Musings (Why hasn't anyone else really noticed these Marks?) by Stephanie

Voldemort's Core (Why Fawkes' feather?) by Jo M.

Hand-Me-Downs (Will Ron ever have something of his own?) by Robbie Fischer

October 2004

A Muggle's Stab at 'Divination' (Some burning questions raised by my readings) by Rach

Revising the Rules (Hermione's selective ethics) by Betty Noir

The Problem With Soul Theories (A rebuttal) by Meredith E.

The Prophecy: How Will it Affect Harry? (Exploring another side of the prophecy debate) by Charlie Fine

Danger Granger! (Discussing Hermione as the second biggest target) by MJ

Uniting the Houses (How it might happen) by Lucy Wilson

Professor Snape As Animagus (The Goblet of Fire Revisited) by Louise Fecher

"THEN I DON'T WANT TO BE HUMAN!" (Extreme grief or a hidden clue?) by Melissa

McGonagall's Disappearance: Coincidence or Conniving? (Umbridge's attack part of larger plan) by Ravleen

Soul of the Phoenix (Where did Harry go?) by Esther Kleinig with Bob Sindeldecker

The True Magic of Harry Potter (A response to Anti-HP sentiments and a tribute to JK Rowling) by Jenna

Hermione's Patronus (Canon clues about the otter) by Katherine Messier

Draco's Option (How Draco might switch sides in the end) by Steff

Harry Potter and Coping (A bereaved mother's thank you) by Feronia Cronus

A Magic Beyond All Others (The use of music in the books) by Black Lily

The Significance of the Quidditch World Cup (An analysis of Krum's losing catch) by Hillary

Asphodel, Bezoar, and Monkshood (There may be more to Harry's first Potions lesson) by Jenna

Hagrid the Insensitive (Hagrid's bumbling rivals Voldemort's scheming) by John Gilberotoes

Sorting Out Priorities (His comfort or their lives?) by Meghan

The Future of the Gryffindor Quidditch Team (Predicting who will fill whose shoes) by R.A. Spottiswood

The Triwizard Map (Does the tournament foreshadow the books?) by Anne

Neville: Thunder Stealer (An opinion concerning "the other") by Danielle Menillo

The Last and Lost Marauder (The many mysteries of Remus Lupin) by Breanne

Knockturn Alley in HBP? (Is that the "discovery" Harry made?) by Robin

Looks Can Be Deceiving (The next Metamorphmagus we'll meet) by John G.

The Dursleys (Bodyguards extraordinaire?) by Miss Piratess

Truth, Trials, and Veritaserum (A flaw in the system) by Zyrorai

Importance of Luna, Ginny, and Neville (Harry needs other meaningful relationships) by Roslyn Hamelink

The Legend Behind Thestrals (Discusses possible Celtic influence) by Leah

Flowers, Green Eyes, and Snakes (Exploring rebirth as a possible theme) by Licia

Dolores Umbridge: Eviler Than Voldemort? (Her cruel tactics) by Crispin

September 2004

Draco Malfoy, a Werewolf? (He may have joined the ranks of Lupin and Greyback) by Harry Seeker

The Twelve Doors of the Department of Mysteries (Insights into what is housed behind each door) by Angela Goff

The Power of Motive (What makes the Unforgivable Curses unforgivable?) by Imladris

Parsel Parallels (All about the basilisk and what its origin could mean to the series) by Nicole Nover

What Happened to Voldemort's Body? (We haven't seen it yet, have we?) by Chloé Morrison

Pipelines and Bloodlines (A look at Voldemort's mother and the Chamber of Secrets) by Michele Lawson

Far-Fetched Truths (Does the Quibbler know the truth?) by Devon Collins

Harry Potter and Leadership (Is Harry a leader?) by Emily Taylor

All in the Family by Cindel

The Better Side of Slytherin (Proving wrong stereotypes) by Black Lily

"The Other": The Third Person in the Prophecy (Pettigrew's involvement) by Peregrin

Choices (A key theme in HP) by Megan Buckvold

Mythology, Voldemort, Love, and the Final Two Books (Predicting from a literary standpoint) by Eric Holleman

Would Sirius Choose Dementorhood? (A response to a previous article) by Nephi

Space, Time, and Magic in the Harry Potter Universe (An excerpt from the new book, Harry Potter and Philosophy) by Michael Silberstein

August 2004

The Curse of the Revolving Door (DADA teachers' relevance to the series) by Dawson Smith

Filch and Peeves: The Final Battle at Hogwarts (Their roles in the final battle) by Melly M.

Do You Think Or Do You Know? (Are we assuming too much?) by Robbie Fischer

Overlooked Meanings (Do we REALLY understand the prophecy?) by Bobby Skelton

What's Eating Cornelius Fudge? (Whose side is he really on?) by Jacob Gowans

Harry Potter and the Saviour King (Comparison to myth) by Michelle B.

A Response to Dumbledore's Teacher Choices by Dan Herman

Percy Weasley: A Wizard World Odysseus? (Comparing HP and The Illiad) by Bridget Carney

Harry Potter and Psychology (An analysis of Petunia) by Whitney Caitlin

Mr. and Mrs. Weasley: A Mystery (What lies in their pasts?) by Miranda Rensberger

Not the Heir of Gryffindor (Harry CAN'T be the heir) by Allison Keeley

Mundungus at the Hog's Head (Who was the eavesdropper?) by Stephanie Rouse

The Mystery of Ted (Examing the two Teds in HP) by Ori

Are We Overanalyzing? (The art of Mark Evans and green eyes) by Rob P.

The Mystery of the Two Seeing Cassandras (Trelawney and Vablatsky) by Lane Beaverfeldspar

A Plot Hole Big Enough to Drive a Ford Anglia Through (CoS and the plumbing problem) by ProfRJLupin

What It All Boils Down To (Will Harry die in the end?) by Sarah

How are the Dementors Created? (Does the veil have anything to do with it?) by Anthony

A Slytherin's Revenge? (Draco's response to father's imprisonment) by Jennifer

Ministry of Magic as the Authoritarian State (Governing the wizarding world) by Dave Wood

Inheritance (Comparison of Harry to his parents) by du Leon

The Fallen (A look at Tom Riddle as Lucifer) by End the Cold

The Intentions of Lord Voldemort by A. Ahmed

The Origins of the Wizarding World by Ashley Leonard

The First Prophecy: More Than Meets the Eye? by Alice Willford

July 2004

The Significance of House Colors by Lindsey Skouras

Regarding Wands by Sam Barre

A Father's Perspective by Hal Hanson

The Prewett Brothers: Foreshadowing Things to Come? by Allison Hartley

The Secret Serpent Tongue by Chris and Jen

The Elephant in the Living Room by Barb Powell

Quirrell: Alive or Dead? by Greg Graydon

McGonagall: More Important Than Turning Into a Cat? by Alvin Simpson

Regulus Black: Good? by Orthi Rabbane

More About Neville by Amanda Fried

The Mystery That is Malfoy by Chella Hughes

O.W.L. by Rob Taylor

Harry Potter and Yoga? by Cindy Jepsen

Umbridge: The Best Thing That Has Ever Happened to Hogwarts? by Antariksh Bothale

What is Snape Doing for the Order of the Phoenix? by Tammy Nezol

Luna Means Moon by Belen Tenorio

I Hate Snape by Jonathan Pessin

A Quick Theory by Melissa Arbitman

Why the Books Should NOT Be Compared to the Movies by Vincent Surjadinata

The Death of the Grangers by Amanda Lipon

Peter and the Possible Prophecy by Val Aug

June 2004

Response to Hagrid and the Fidelius Charm by Nicole Fierro

Hagrid, Keeper of the Keys and More? by Chantal Perez

Vanquish the Dark Lord by Mark Dinsmore

Possession by Sarah Farmer

The Heir of Gryffindor by Elissa Fanzo

Wizards on Trial by Sam Cavanaugh

Hermione and the Imperius Curse in Order of the Phoenix by Jonathan P. Jaworski

Neville Remembers All by Gwyndolyn McCann

The Second Great War by Sanjana

Petunia: Puzzle, Poser, or Paradox? by Monazza A.

Are You Hiding Out in Harry Potter Land? by Caesia

Denial Ain't Just a River in Egypt by Siria Ciraux

More Alike Than Different: Gryffindors And Slytherins by Siria Ciraux

Concerning the Death of Harry by Kendra Lisum

The Next Minister of Magic by Mindy

How did Nearly Headless Nick die? by Jean

Percy's Perspective by Joshua Bradshaw

There's Something About Ernie by N.K. Stapleton

The Fidelius Charm and the Evans Family by Marc Meunier

Is There an Evil Weasley Twin? by Devlina LeStrange

Book 6 and the DADA Teacher by Marc Meunier

Knight Bus Based in Fact? by Stephanie Kinghorn

The New Minister of Magic by Jessica Brooks

Muggling Through: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Wand by Russell Paulette

May 2004

Professor Flitwick: The Midget is the Man by Christopher Stephen

Who is Ravenclaw's Head of House? by Antariksh Bothale

Things to Expect from the Second War by Dawson Smith

Cuaron's Magic Eye by Naoli Gonzalez

The Mystery of Wizard Laundry by Lydia Shannon

Are We Judging the Future by the Past Too Much? by Madeline

Harry Potter and FFX-2 by Rachel Viniar

The Significance of Albus and Aberforth by Erin Stewart

Living the Magic: How to Make a Good Harry Potter Character by Jacqueline Larson

The Heart of a Lion by H.C. Paes

Prophetic Similarities by Dawson Smith

Voldemort's Army by Asna Ali

The Eyes Have It by Rye

Classics to Read Harry By by Robbie Fischer

April 2004

Harry Potter and the Zodiac by Amie Marie

Grindelwald and Professor Binns by JDB

Dumbledore's Choice of Teachers by Erik Zeegers

Long Live the Eagles! by Amber

Lily Evans a Weasley? by Lizz Naishtut

Behind the Quibbler: Crazy or Clairvoyant? by Chloe

Magic at Number 4: The Dursleys Can't Deny It Any Longer by Chloe

Ginny Weasley: Friend or Foe? by Taylor

Peter, James and (Remus) John by Isla Kennedy

Winky's Devotion by Briana B.

Unite or Divide? My Answer to that Question by Lara Henwood

Where Does She Get Those Ideas? by Cassandra Vert

Terry Gilliam HAS to Direct OotP by Robbie Fischer

March 2004

Learn Spanish by Reading Harry Potter! by Robbie Fischer

Cornelius Fudge's Tyranny Primer by Robbie Fischer

Hermione as Hermes by Nikko B.

Wizarding Images: Real or Memorex? by Joshua Bradshaw

The Power and How it Will be Used by Larissa

The Lost Marauder by Danielle

An Army of Creatures by Sarah Parks

How Exactly Will Harry Vanquish Voldemort? by Joyce

Neville, Gilderoy, and Dumbledore by Amy

Hogwarts: One Big Happy Home? by Jessica Hickey

February 2004

HP Vs. FFX by Andrew Lee

Cornelius Fudge: Death Eater or Dimwit? by Alexandra LoSurdo

Why Sirius Black Isn't Coming Back by Lauren Benere

Feel the Love by Erin Kuschert

January 2004

Knights of Walpurgis by Cindy Eric

Could Ernie MacMillan Be On to Something? by Whitney Caitlin

The Order of the Phoenix: Who Will Survive? by Beth Bubberman

The Importance of Fawkes, Moody, Tonks, and Fred and George by Hannah Grenham

Snape's Got Issues by Cynthia Parson

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Hot or Not? by David Jack

Wormtail: More Than Meets the Eye? by Stuart McCaighy

Intrigue that is Lily Potter by Q.P. Chaffers

December 2003

Uncovering Severus Snape by Cindy Eric

Unsolved Mysteries in Harry Potter by Wetterau

Harry Potter and the Bible by Liz

November 2003

Polyjuice Pretenders by Danielle

Harry Potter and the Idea of Death by Siria Ciraux

Harry Potter: Sinner or Saint? by Ashleigh

Interactive Magic: A Quick Discussion About the Harry Potter Video Games by Andrew Lee and Robert Lanto

Do Snape and Harry Have to Reconcile? by Tazmy

PAPWBD vs. LV a.k.b.s.a TMR by Tariq

June - October 2003

Sneakier and Sneakier: Informers, Traitors, Double-Agents, and Spies in HP5 by Robbie Fisher

Atonement in Harry Potter by B. Parker (Calaban)

Harry Potter: Magic or Magick? by Robbie Fisher

The Future of the Malfoys by Lorraine

Why Sirius Isn't Dead by Jenna Post

The Importance of Saving Goblet of Fire by Andrew Lee and Robert Lanto

Harry Potter: Children's Literature or People's Story? by Elle Moxley

What's Eating Snape? by Sarah and Jackie

Harry: Why He is Important to Society by M.P. Cavanaugh

What Will Happen in Book 6? by Brandon Shufelt

Harry Potter is Not Straight Edge by Becky G.

Inside the Schism by Meriste D'Ange

A Sophisticated Look at Rowling by Robbie Fischer

Harry Potter and...Love by Carlen

Harry the Hacker! by Javier Ruiz de Ojeda

Dumbledore's Loyalties by Daniel Schwarz

Don't Do What Diggory Did by Andrew Lee

Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lives by Brittany C

Percy's Fate and Other Strange Happenings in OotP by Lauren Besquillo

No Go For Cho? by Andrew Lee

Society and the Love of Harry Potter by RaeChel Gillis

The Contribution of HP to the Catholic Faith and Morals! by Father Abraham Arganiosa

May 2003

The Surprise of Harry Potter by Dorienne Smith

April 2003

Today's Christian and the Famous Wizard by Lauren Gragert

Who Will Die in Book 5? by Robbie Fischer

Harry Potter and His Ever-Devoted Fan by Sarah Keeler

Mental Health Benefits of Harry Potter by Jeff Stoyanoff

February 2003

A Bolt of Lightning by Phillip Burleigh

The Real Magic of Harry Potter by Evon Donnell

Why is Harry Potter so Appealing to Both Adults and Children? by Sal Whittaker

January 2003

Banned Magic? by Jordan

What Harry Potter is to Me by Brittany Kramer

Harry Potter and the Radical Christians by Matt Tarrant

From Apathy to Amazement (A personal conversion tale) by Wilf

December 2002

Where is Book 5? (JK has always had a plan) by Priya

Is Book 5 Done? (JK is sitting on the manuscript) by Russ Ullman

True Fans (Doubting one's rank on the 'biggest fan list') by Beverly

Harry Potter and What's All the Fuss About? (A fan grows to love the series) by Matt Tarrant

Harry Potter Goes to the Movies (Transferring book to screen will be tricky) by Matt Tarrant

Why We Need to Thank J.K. Rowling (She's helped us believe again) by Jeff Stoyanoff

The Best Harry Potter Book (A list of personal favorites) by Matt Tarrant

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