Wizarding WReform: Hogwarts Curriculum Revision
Ever wondered how Hogwarts could better serve the needs of students? Here, we explore four courses and suggest ways Hogwarts could fix them.
Tagged: defense against the dark arts
“Potterversity” Episode 26: “Learning Defense Against the Dark Arts”
Episode 26 of “Potterversity” examines the many politics of “Harry Potter” and how they can function as both Dark Arts and defense.
“Promptly Potter” Episode 141: “Slughorn Is a Thief (Allegedly, for Legal Purposes)”
– In Chapter 9 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the first day of term proves to be more interesting than usual. In the back of a cabinet, Harry finds a heavily annotated...
“Promptly Potter” Episode 106: “Lupin Was the Only Good DADA Professor and We Will Die on This Hill”
– In Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, O.W.L.s have fifth-year students busy despite the term having only started. In Defense Against the Dark Arts, Harry argues with Umbridge...
“Promptly Potter” Episode 105: “Snacks, Books, Bros, and Snakes”
– In Chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the Sorting Hat sings a warning during the start-of-term feast. Dolores Umbridge is introduced as the new Defense Against the Dark...
Gruellingly Nauseating and Onerous MuggleNet Exercise: Minerva McGonagall
Think you know everything about Minerva McGonagall? Better grab your notes, because this GNOME will be as difficult as the Transfiguration OWLs!
Professor Lupin’s Step-by-Step Guide to Conjuring a Patronus
We put together a detailed walk-through of performing the Patronus Charm to expel your inner Dementors.
“Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” Returns to Universal Orlando Resort
“Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle,” a magical display of lights, music, and special effects, is returning to Universal Orlando Resort this month.
Ten Fictional Characters Equally Qualified to Teach Defense Against the Dark Arts
Dumbledore has always hired questionable mentors. These characters from other fandoms would be equally horrible at teaching children.