“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”!
From a simply silly incantation to a very real spell in the “Harry Potter” canon, follow the story of our favorite Knockback Jinx: “Flipendo”!
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.
The Quibbler / The Wizard's Voice
by Victor Chan · Published June 20, 2021 · Last modified January 4, 2023
What are the effects of retconning on our experience of theorizing about the “Potter” universe?
A closer look at what we know about Professor McGonagall’s backstory shows that her appearance in “Crimes of Grindelwald” does not contradict canon.
by Stacey Lannigan · Published January 18, 2021 · Last modified September 13, 2021
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” really missed an opportunity to canonize what would have been a much-adored same-sex relationship.
Editorials / The Daily Prophet
by Amanda Myers · Published September 29, 2019 · Last modified March 9, 2021
Is J.K. Rowling on a roll, or are her ideas becoming unplottable? Read this take on the “Potter” author’s clash with canon.
Editorials / The Daily Prophet
by Emily Lawrence · Published August 23, 2019 · Last modified November 17, 2022
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?
Event Reports / The Daily Prophet
by Richa Venkatraman · Published July 2, 2019 · Last modified December 31, 2022
What happens when “Harry Potter” canon and extended canon does not reflect the values and goals of the “Potter” fandom?
Editorials / The Daily Prophet
by McKay S. · Published December 15, 2018 · Last modified April 7, 2022
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.
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