Ron Weasley, Parselmouth? I Can Explain
How does Parseltongue really work? You may not need to be the heir of Slytherin to find out.
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Curing Mental Illness with “Harry Potter”: A Possibility or Fake News?
Sign up for this study to help two master’s students figure out whether reading fictional stories like “Harry Potter” can help people’s mental health.
Harry Potter and His Astrological Birth Chart
With a little bit of divination of our own, Harry’s astrological birth chart can reveal a surprising amount about his personality.
Albus Dumbledore and the Mysterious Forceful Spell – Part 4
Could Dumbledore’s forceful spell be connected to his search for Horcruxes? Read the final article in this series to find out.
Albus Dumbledore and the Mysterious Forceful Spell – Part 3
The forceful spell is clearly not meant to kill, but a surprising amount of information can still be gleaned from comparing it to the Killing Curse.
Albus Dumbledore and the Mysterious Forceful Spell – Part 2
A closer look at the forceful spell gives us clues into how it works and what Voldemort knows or suspects about its function.
Albus Dumbledore and the Mysterious Forceful Spell – Part 1
In his duel with Voldemort, Dumbledore uses a spell so forceful that Voldemort has to conjure a shield. What is that spell actually intended to do?
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.
Ten Times Harry Was Smarter than Hermione
Hermione may have more book smarts than Harry, but sometimes his judgment and problem-solving abilities are better than hers.
