What Would Muggle Doctors Say About Spattergroit?
Spattergroit may seem like a humorous disease invented for the wizarding world, but it has remarkable similarities to another Muggle illness.
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Christmas Sweaters and Boxing Day Reconciliation: The Warmth of a Mother’s Love
Mrs. Weasley’s sweaters are not only warm and cozy, but they also have symbolic meaning within the series.
Ring Composition in “The Prince’s Tale”
Snape must have been trained in ring composition because the memories he gives to Harry have an elegant, circular structure.
LeakyCon Denver 2022: Mile-High Fandom Fun
From cosplayers to conversations with actors, LeakyCon Denver really delivered a magical experience.
Why Is Coming Back as a Ghost Such a Bad Thing?
We’re told that coming back as a ghost is cowardly, but are there any good reasons to do so?
How to Take the Ultimate “Harry Potter” Fan Vacation – Part 2: Scotland
Take a trip on the Hogwarts Express, pilgrimage to Dumbledore’s grave, and wander the streets of Diagon Alley – all in a vacation to Scotland.
How to Take the Ultimate “Harry Potter” Fan Vacation – Part 1: London
From film spots to theater, wizard tea to escape rooms, this is truly the way to explore London – “Harry Potter” style.
Is She or Isn’t She?: Goblins and Anti-Semitism
The depictions of goblins in “Harry Potter” encapsulate anti-Semitic stereotypes – but was that intentional?
Severus Snape vs. Albus Dumbledore: Lessons from the Headmaster
What role did Albus Dumbledore play in influencing the man Severus Snape became? And what might it reveal about the kindly headmaster?