Bellatrix’s Secret
By Melissa Abstract: The writer explores the possible relationship between Bellatrix and Voldemort. Let me begin by saying I knew Snape’s secret before Deathly Hallows came out. I have read and re-read the...
Category: Department of Mysteries
Egyptian Myths in Harry Potter, Part 2: The Contendings of Harry and Voldemort
As smart as “Harry Potter” fans are, I’m sure you’ve already noted my pattern from Part 1 of this three-part editorial and know by now that I’m conveying an ancient Egyptian myth that seems in some ways very similar to the “Harry Potter” series.
Egyptian Myths in “Harry Potter” – Part 1: Harry of the Two Ways
Let me tell you a story of a boy who lived. He was sometimes called the Potter and he passed from death to life by way of seven stages, or gates. Each gate presented him with an obstacle to be overcome, a guardian or keeper. Through spells provided to him, the Potter had to learn the names of each of these guardians in order to defeat them and pass further along his course.
A Theory of Magic
by Taure Contents Introduction What is Magic? Magic as a force Magic as energy Magic as matter Magic in the Wizard What is a wizard’s magic? Where is a wizard’s magic? Magical Strength Magical...
A Measure of Humanity
by David Scott A pervading theme of Frank Herbert’s brilliant sci-fi book, Dune, is the question of what makes one human. The opening chapter of the book pits our hero, Paul Atreides, against the test...
Purple Orchids and Muggleborn Wizards: A Theory of Wizard Genetics
by T Brightwater A working theory of magical inheritance should be able to account for both Squibs (non-magical offspring of magical parents) and Muggleborn wizards (magical offspring of non-magical parents) since both appear in...
The Inheritance of Magic: What it Means to the Wizarding World
by Beansprout Wilkins Introduction This particular editorial has been brewing in my mind since JK Rowling first added a section on Squibs to the Extra Stuff section of her official website many months ago....
If I Only Had a…
by Brittany As a fan fiction writer, one thing I enjoy is to try and classify characters according to their strengths, so as to work out how they would react to specific challenges. Oftentimes,...
Orphans in the Literary Tradition
by T. Ritchie Harry is the latest in a long line of literary orphans. The line is so long, in fact, that it has almost become a cliché — all we need to do...