Category: Owl Post

Dumbledore’s Choice of Teachers

by Eric Zeegers Albus Dumbledore seems to be the perfect Headmaster of Hogwarts. He really cares for his students, he’s a great wizard, people trust him almost instantly (and he can be trusted), he...

Grindelwald and Professor Binns

by JDB One of the things that makes JKR’s writing so entertaining to children and adults alike is that her story lines are so tight and complex. I recently read here that she plotted...

Harry Potter and the Zodiac

by Amie Marie Ah yes, I’m pretty sure everyone has read their horoscope in the paper every now and then, and I’m quite sure many people know a thing or two about the personality...

Lily Evans, a Weasley?

by Liz Naishtut Editor’s note: JK Rowling reveals in one of her interviews that Mrs. Weasley’s maiden name is Prewett. The editorial still makes excellent points based on other evidence and theory. Just a warning, this...

Peter, James and (Remus) John

by Isla Kennedy When JK Rowling gave her webchat at the start of last month, she gave me a lot of food for thought. For example, who will the next Minister for Magic be? However, one...

Ginny Weasley-Friend or Foe?

by Taylor Shocking, huh? Betcha nobody suspects Ginny could be evil. Why would they? She’s one of the “good guys,” she’s in Gryffindor House, and she seems totally opposed to Voldemort, right? Well, so...

Where Does She Get Those Ideas?

by Cassandra Vert J.K. Rowling draws on a variety of sources for ideas for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Fans of literature love tracing the various influences that may have influenced their favorite...