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.
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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.
Claudia Kim’s Nagini: A Korean Woman in Potterverse
While some people bristled at Claudia Kim’s casting as Nagini, Lorrie Kim explains why she loved having a brave, compassionate Korean character.
How the Crises of the “Harry Potter” Series Give Us Hope for Our Own
From lockdown to conspiracy theories, there are surprising parallels between the COVID-19 pandemic and Voldemort’s return to power.
Korean American Glimpses in “Harry Potter”
Although Cho Chang is the only East Asian character mentioned in the “Harry Potter” series, Lorrie Kim sees reflections of Asian and immigrant experiences in Hermione and Snape as well.
FART Recommendations: Eight Books Translated from French
If you’re interested in reading French authors translated into English, check out this list from French “Harry Potter” fansite La Gazette du Sorcier.
