MYTHTERY: Did Alan Rickman Really Say This Famous Quote?
Unraveling the MYTHteries of the “Potter” world: We’ve all heard that Alan Rickman quote, but what is the truth behind it?
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MYTHTERY: Does J.K. Rowling Regret Pairing Hermione Granger with Ronald Weasley?
Did J.K. Rowling really say Harry and Hermione were meant to be together or did someone get a little too carried away?
MYTHTERY: Are Baby Harry and Albus Severus the Same Actor?
We unfog the MYTHtery behind the rumor that it was the same actor used for both baby Harry in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and Albus Severus in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”!
“Does the Silkworm Expend Her Yellow Labours/ For Thee?”: Literary Clues in “The Silkworm” – Part 2
Dr. Beatrice Groves explores how “Hamlet” and other early modern dramas are embedded in “The Silkworm”, and you didn’t even know it!
“Didst Thou Not Mark the Jest of the Silkworm?”: Literary Clues in “The Silkworm”
Dr. Beatrice Groves again dives into literary allusion in Rowling’s work: This time, find out the significance of the epigraphs and literary parallels in “The Silkworm”.
The Power of Love: On the Spirit of “Harry Potter”
We know all about the soul in the context of “Harry Potter”, but we don’t know much about the spirit. In this edition of “Beyond the Veil,” we discuss the spirit in the “Potter” world and what it can teach us about our own lives.
In Jo We Trust… Or Not
With J.K. Rowling’s recent statements about homosexuality (or lack thereof) in “Fantastic Beasts,” hpboy13 explores how fans have slowly lost faith in Jo over the last few years.
In Jo’s Defense: Regarding Dumbledore’s Sexuality in “The Crimes of Grindelwald”
David Yates’s remarks that Dumbledore’s sexuality will not be “explicitly” addressed in “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” outraged many in the fan community. However, are some being too quick to pull the trigger on the franchise?
James Potter Was a Jerk
Despite being Harry’s father, it’s undeniable that James Potter was “an arrogant, bullying toerag” (OotP 28). According to Sirius, James eventually changed, but should we really take his word for it?
