Is Sorting Students a Flawed System?
By Abbii A question put to the users of MuggleNet is whether the Sorting process is inherently flawed. To look at this question, we must consider the drawbacks and the influences that Sorting has...
Category: The Quibbler
What is the Sorting Hat?
By Allie Summary: One of the most intensely fascinating parts of the Harry Potter series has been the Sorting Hat, which can never seem to be truly explained. This topic leaves fans plenty of...
Wands: What Are They, Really?
Wands are truly mysterious instruments. Their curious ability of finding the perfect counterpart and the wondrous ways in which they interact with each other are features that set them apart from other magical objects,...
On Wandless Magic
Consider, for a moment, the “accidents” often done by premature wizards before they are accepted into magical schools. Take for example Harry’s trip to the zoo with the Dursleys when he made the glass...
On “Priori Incantatem”
A jet of green light issued from Voldemort’s wand just as a jet of red light blasted from Harry’s – they met in midair – and suddenly Harry’s wand was vibrating as though an...
On the Elder Wand
Indeed it was Ollivander who introduced this notion that if a witch or wizard should “beat” another, then the victor should simply own the loser’s wand and that wand should naturally respond to its...
Prophecies: What Exactly Are They?
A prophecy is defined by Dictionary.com as (among other things): An inspired utterance of a prophet, viewed as a revelation of divine will. A prediction. The first definition relies on a few things. Firstly,...
Trip Down Memory Lane
Shortly after seeing “Deathly Hallows Part 1,” I felt the need to talk about this movie, and more generally, the “Potter” series and how it has affected my life.
Case Defending Lord Voldemort
In January 2011, a class assignment required I defend the villain of a story. I chose “Potter” because I wanted to see if I could make Voldemort look good.
