Happy Golden Birthday to the Philosopher’s Stone
This editorial takes another look at some of the alchemical symbolism of the “Harry Potter” series.
Bathilda's Notebook / The Quibbler
by MuggleNet · Published June 26, 2023 · Last modified June 23, 2023
This editorial takes another look at some of the alchemical symbolism of the “Harry Potter” series.
Bathilda's Notebook / The Quibbler
by MuggleNet · Published January 28, 2023 · Last modified January 30, 2023
French author Colette may have inspired the French influence on both “Goblet of Fire” and “Crimes of Grindelwald.”
Bathilda's Notebook / The Quibbler
by MuggleNet · Published October 30, 2022 · Last modified October 24, 2022
In both “The Ink Black Heart” and “Half-Blood Prince,” vampires are incidental to the plot but essential to the underlying themes.
Bathilda's Notebook / The Quibbler
by MuggleNet · Published April 7, 2022 · Last modified April 8, 2022
The qilin and the phoenix are more alike than they may seem – and both will likely play an important role in “Secrets of Dumbledore.”
Dr. Beatrice Groves reveals how an ancient Chinese bestiary, the “Shan Hai Jing,” heavily influenced the creatures of the “Fantastic Beasts” films.
Dr. Beatrice Groves reveals how the inspiration and symbolism of the creatures in the wizarding world originated from T.H. White’s “Book of Beasts.”
Bathilda's Notebook / The Quibbler
by MuggleNet · Published March 21, 2022 · Last modified March 20, 2022
An analysis of the term “blood troth” reveals how Dumbledore’s love for Grindelwald was foreshadowed in the previous movie.
Bathilda's Notebook / The Quibbler
by MuggleNet · Published February 20, 2022 · Last modified February 10, 2022
We know that Dumbledore eventually owned the Elder Wand, but what was his wand made out of before then? His namesake Wulfric may give us some clues.
From white deer to references to the Forest of Dean, early Arthurian texts can shine a light on the doe Patronus scene in “Deathly Hallows.”
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