MuggleNet March Madness: Ranking the Seven Books of Potterdom
Over the next several weeks, a handful of MuggleNet staff members are going to be ranking the seven books of Potterdom from the best to the least best.
Over the next several weeks, a handful of MuggleNet staff members are going to be ranking the seven books of Potterdom from the best to the least best.
For me, “Harry Potter” and London will always be linked. With previous visits in 2004 and 2007, both dedicated exclusively to “Potter” events, I decided that my next trip there would be also. My next visit will be centered around a very special event in April…
Calling all UK residents: Fancy getting your hands on some rather wonderful goodies? Then you may just be in luck because Entertainment-Focus is running not one but TWO great competitions!
Becoming Harry Potter: Impervious to Imperio ~ In his first lesson on the Unforgivable Curses, Mad-Eye Moody (Crouch Jr.) tells the class that, “it takes real strength of character, and not everyone’s got it,” to be impervious to the Imperious Curse. Clearly, Harry has very strong character because he was impervious to Voldemort’s Imperious Curse.
So, how do we, those of us who want to be a bit more like this boy wizard we so admire, develop the strength of character to become impervious? I think we can find the answer, or at least part of the answer, in the words of our favorite Headmaster…
Professors Filius Flitwick and Minerva McGonagall showcase “Piertotum Locomotor” in a unique wizard’s duel!
All the characters in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world are richly developed and created. Over the years, Jo has developed the characters further, either in the books themselves or through other outlets, such as Pottermore. Here are some fun facts about Gryffindor Lavender Brown.
Padma Patil wows crowd at DADA demonstration, Zacharias Smith attacked by wand-turned-woodpecker, Umbridge sings “Weasley Is Our King,” and more at Dumbledore’s Army Live!: Expo Patronum…
Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) recently attended a Prada showcase in New York as part of New York Fashion week. At the event, she revealed that she had recently moved to New York and will be filming a new project very soon.
MuggleNet’s global book club, “Alohomora!”, continues its reread of the “Harry Potter” series. Diagon Alley has become a pretty dark place, and Malfoy is up to no good, but one stop at Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, and we’re in much better spirits! Join hosts Kat, Michael, and Alison, along with special returning guest host Laura Reilly, as they discuss chapter 6 of “Half-Blood Prince”.
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