#WandsUpForWomen: Celebrating Galentine’s Day in “Harry Potter”
These are cases of women supporting women, something we hope to see more of in literature and popular culture as a positive example for girls of all ages.
by Jennifer Fancher · Published February 13, 2021 · Last modified January 25, 2021
These are cases of women supporting women, something we hope to see more of in literature and popular culture as a positive example for girls of all ages.
by Deanna Abrash · Published February 8, 2021 · Last modified February 9, 2021
Snape = a bully in the “friend zone”? Maybe… But those topics are off-limits here. We’re continuing our look at other things that make Snape a cautionary tale.
by Minal Daswani · Published January 28, 2021 · Last modified January 20, 2021
I think it’s fair to say that Dudley Dursley was not the nicest child, but why was he that way? Does he have any redeeming qualities?
Severus Snape is talented at many things, and never letting go of a grudge is definitely one of them. Here’s what we can learn from his terrible example.
by Hailey O'Hara · Published January 25, 2021 · Last modified January 14, 2021
Are you a well-established magical mischief maker? How about a wizarding history nerd? Either way, these newly published letters from the very first Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes employee are sure to catch your attention.
by Deanna Abrash · Published January 20, 2021 · Last modified January 14, 2021
Oh, Snape. You’ve got so many issues. We’re continuing our dive into his lesser-discussed flaws to unpack the nuances of the post-series Snape debate.
by Stacey Lannigan · Published January 18, 2021 · Last modified December 8, 2020
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” really missed an opportunity to canonize what would have been a much-adored same-sex relationship.
by Monet Polny · Published January 12, 2021 · Last modified January 6, 2021
How are the events of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” similar to college life during a pandemic? There might be more comparisons than you think.
by Deanna Abrash · Published January 9, 2021 · Last modified January 13, 2021
Happy birthday, Professor Snape! Everyone knows he can be a bully, but we’re diving into his lesser-discussed flaws to unpack the next chapter of the great Snape debate.
Madam Rosmerta
2012
Production designer
2015
Sibyll Trelawney
Hermione Granger
Argus Filch
2012
Barty Crouch, Jr.
Bunty