Fan Focus: Emily – April 5, 2015
Check out Emily, the newest Fan of the Week, a Hufflepuff from the UK! Read her powerful story of how she became a fan and even received a letter from J.K. Rowling herself!
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Alan Rickman and Helen McCrory talk meeting, acting, and… wine?
During a recent interview with the “Independent”, “Potter” and “A Little Chaos” co-stars Alan Rickman (Severus Snape) and Helen McCrory (Narcissa Malfoy) talk about one another in great detail since the time that they met, which was actually on the set of “Half-Blood Prince” back in 2008.
Social Roundup: Gotcha! April Fools and the Jameson Empire Awards
Alongside the Jameson Empire Awards, April Fools reigned in all its frustrating glory this week, which saw both outrageous and somewhat believable pranks toy with our hearts and heads. Get carried away all over again with this week’s Social Roundup.
“Alohomora!” Episode 131: “Slow Your Roll” – now available!
MuggleNet’s global book club, “Alohomora!”, continues its re-read of the “Harry Potter” series. It’s time to return to Dumbledore’s office for the second lesson involving the story of Yyoung Tom Riddle! Join Kat, Rosie, Eric, and special guest author Melinda Salisbury as they discuss Dumbledore’s actions and meet the future Lord Voldemort for the first time, in a discussion covering Chapter 13 of “Half-Blood Prince”, “The Secret Riddle.”
Putting the Sorting Hat on Your Favorite Authors
John Green, in an interview last year, defended Hufflepuff, proudly declaring his Puff pride – but what about other famous authors? Where would the Sorting Hat have placed J.R.R. Tolkien or F. Scott Fitzgerald? What about Rainbow Rowell or Rick Riordan? Here, I’ve sorted five classic authors and five YA authors into the Hogwarts House I think would suit them best.
Fiona Shaw to give public lecture at University of Roehampton
Actress Fiona Shaw (Petunia Dursley) will speak about her life on stage, screen and in the director’s chair as part of a public lecture at the University of Roehampton in London next month.
Becoming Hermione Granger: Beautifully secure #MNBHP
But Hermione is still considered beautiful and is asked to the dance by Victor Krum! How does she pull this off?…
In Support of a Newt of Color: Diversity in the Wizarding World
Who will play Newton Scamander? The most recent rumors suggest that “Doctor Who” star Matt Smith is Warner Bros’ top pick for the role.
