“Flipendo”: The Story of a Spell into Canon
From a simply silly incantation to a very real spell in the “Harry Potter” canon, follow the story of our favorite Knockback Jinx: “Flipendo”!
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Rumor: One-Part “Cursed Child” Will Make Scorbus Canon
According to reports from Twitter, one fan pairing could be canon in the revised format of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” in North America.
When Canon No Longer Matters
What are the effects of retconning on our experience of theorizing about the “Potter” universe?
A Young Minerva McGonagall in “Crimes of Grindelwald” Doesn’t Break Canon
A closer look at what we know about Professor McGonagall’s backstory shows that her appearance in “Crimes of Grindelwald” does not contradict canon.
Why Scorbus Should Have Been Canon
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” really missed an opportunity to canonize what would have been a much-adored same-sex relationship.
J.K. Rowling Has Authority to Determine Canon
Is J.K. Rowling on a roll, or are her ideas becoming unplottable? Read this take on the “Potter” author’s clash with canon.
Questioning Canon: Navigating an Expanding Franchise
What if I don’t want to count “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”? What if I don’t like the “Fantastic Beasts” series? What if my OTP is Wolfstar?
Leviosa 2019: The Great “Canon vs. Fandom” Debate
What happens when “Harry Potter” canon and extended canon does not reflect the values and goals of the “Potter” fandom?
“Fantastic Beasts”: The Crimes of Breaking “Potter” Canon
Is the “Harry Potter” book canon no longer relevant? If you’re confused why the hardcore fans are upset, here are the inconsistencies that are becoming a bit much.