Tagged: Dumbledore

April 30, 2019

Five Extra Wizarding World Facts That I Dislike

J.K. Rowling has added to the “Potter” universe over the years after the publication of the initial seven books. Here are five extra facts she added that I don’t particularly like.

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April 6, 2019

I Hate Albus Dumbledore

I’ll say it again for the ones in the back: I hate Professor Dumbledore. And no, I’m not talking about Michael Gambon in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”.

Beyond the Veil

March 8, 2019

“Beyond the Veil” Episode 1: “Welcome to Beyond the Veil”

Join host Madison Ford for the first-ever episode of “Beyond the Veil”, a “Harry Potter” podcast about mental health.

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February 11, 2019

Dumbledore’s Downfalls and the Shadow of Merlin

Albus Dumbledore has more in common with the famous Merlin than a cloak and beard. Their similarities extend to their weaknesses, difficulties, and eventual dooms.

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February 9, 2019

Here Be Dragons (And Phoenixes) – Part 2

When Albus Dumbledore recovers the vial containing the blood pact with Gellert Grindelwald, he moves closer to their eventual confrontation. The symbolism of phoenixes and dragons, drawn from a long history of beast mythology, foreshadows the movement of their story from 1927 to 1945.

Here Be Dragons (And Phoenixes) – Part 1

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February 8, 2019

Here Be Dragons (And Phoenixes) – Part 1

In the second “Fantastic Beasts” installment, J.K. Rowling brings Grindelwald to the foreground, emphasizing, in his characterization, his inner beast: the dragon. From his distinctive eye to his ability to envision the future, he has much in common with the dragons of universal myth.