“Harry Potter Unlocked” lecture at Texas A&M University!

Good news for Texan Harry Potter fans! A lecture, called “,” is due to take place next week at the West Texas A&M University. The lecture forms part of their ongoing lecture series and will

explore wizardry and fantasy in a presentation of  ‘Harry Potter Unlocked’ at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27 in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center, Legacy Hall.

The lecture will be given by MuggleNet Academia‘s John Granger.

Dr Elizabeth Clark, who teaches courses on Harry Potter, said,

This is the Harry Potter generation. Rowling’s stories have given young readers a way to relate to books, literature, reading and their world. Potter references can be useful in studying everything from Jane Austen to Nazi Germany, from modern London to medieval alchemy.

Having John Granger on campus will reinforce for students that Harry Potter might have something to teach them in college, including that reading is still fun.

Additionally, John Granger will take part in a Q&A session the following day, October 28, between 12:15 and 1:30 p.m.

Find out more about both events and how you can attend here.

And don’t forget to check out our own podcast, MuggleNet Academia, with John Granger and Keith Hawk, where you can download the most recent episode – which was the third live show for the podcast – and catch up on old ones!

If you’re a fan of academia, all things Harry Potter, and live in Texas, then you need to make sure that you get yourself to this event this coming Monday!

Are you planning on going? Let us know!