Black, Albus…Rubeus?
by Lady Lupin Alchemy and the Harry Potter series are so deeply intertwined that new insights on the theme float around cyberspace on an almost daily basis. Many writers before me have highlighted pertinent...
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A Tribute to the Trio
All page references are from the UK paperback editions of PS and CoS, and UK hardback editions of the other books. One of the greatest messages, if not the greatest, in the Harry Potter...
The Two-Way Mirror #25: Caput Draconis: Will Harry and Voldemort Keep Their Heads?
Recently I noticed how widespread the motif of the severed head is in Potterverse. I am beginning to suspect this detail can tell us more about the future of “Harry Potter” – will Harry and Voldemort keep their heads?
The North Tower #43: Hermione’s Punishment
So, what does the title, “Hermione’s punishment”, even mean?
Well, it all started when I read OotP and started thinking about Hermione’s character and how much she was changing from the earlier books. She started out as a know-it-all with very poor social skills in PS/SS, and I found her both charming and pitiable. She doesn’t know how the game is played between people her own age, which shows in the relationships she forms and doesn’t form. She knows how to satisfy adults (the teachers), but not her classmates. It’s primarily through Harry and Ron that she starts to really socialize with the other children, it seems.
CC #148: Week of August 28, 2005
In this week’s Caption Contest image, Dobby the House-Elf visits Harry Potter in the hospital wing. Read all of the winning captions for this week’s contest now!
Harry Potter and the Rogue Feather
by Cryston Over the many pages of the novels, the character of Mr. Ollivander still remains the most mysterious. His ever-present haunting nature raises an eyebrow from me every time I read Book 1....
CC #135: Week of May 22, 2005
In this week’s Caption Contest image, Harry Potter seeks refuge in Winnetka, IL at the Home Alone house. This is a special Maniacal Month caption image! Read all of the winning captions for this week’s contest now!
Centaur Extremists
by Cooper Pennypacker There are many creatures that wizards have never felt comfortable with, but one group I have not seen much discussion about is the centaurs. The centaurs, like giants and other undesirables,...
The Burrow: All About the Augurey
by Sharon This was a particularly interesting topic, which surprisingly took a great deal of self-reflection. My first thought was “my Chihuahuas!” They are small enough to be easily transported on the school train,...
