Social Roundup: All Hallows’ Eve
This Friday brought with it much Halloween mayhem. In case you missed something, here is our latest social media roundup, complete with some fabulous costumes.
Tagged: Dolores Umbridge
J.K. Rowling Releases New Pottermore Short Story on Dolores Umbridge
As we learned last week, J.K. Rowling has written a new story on Dolores Umbridge, arguably one of the most disliked characters in the series, as part of Pottermore’s Trick or Treat Celebration. Today, that new story has been released!
Pottermore releases first set of “Order of the Phoenix” chapters!
Over the past week, Pottermore has been teasing its followers on social media and the Pottermore Insider that “all will be revealed” today, October 31, Halloween. And indeed, they did make quite the reveal! As many fans could have guessed, that Halloween secret was the release of all-new moments from “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”.
Alivan’s celebrates new Umbridge story with a sale!
Fancy joining Dumbledore’s Army? As a thank you to J.K. Rowling and in celebration of the new information on Dolores Umbridge, Alivan’s Wands is having a special sale!
J.K. Rowling to Release New Story on Halloween!
As part of Pottermore’s Trick or Treat Celebration leading up to Halloween, it has been revealed that J.K. Rowling will release a new 1,700-word story!
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London to Unveil New Permanent Feature Devoted to the Dark Arts
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London will be unveiling a new section dedicated to the Dark Arts this fall.
“Potter”, Schools, and Corrupt Administration
I’ve been seeing a lot in the news lately about investigations at public colleges involving Title IX violations. I’ve been following these stories for my own reasons, but while doing so I’ve found it really interesting to read about the lesser known violation of “retaliation.” Most Title IX cases that make it into the news are about sexual assault, but lumped in with this issue is often the cover up by the university that a complaint has been filed at. Schools are getting caught more now then ever before for the mishandling of Title IX issues. Of course, you are probably wondering what this has to do with Harry Potter.
Imelda Staunton discusses her career, new role in “Good People”
Imelda Staunton, who played Dolores Umbridge in the “Potter” film series, can currently be seen treading the boards in the West End, in the critically acclaimed play “Good People”. In a new interview, Staunton discusses her life, illustrious career, and role of Margi in “Good People”.
