Does a Magical Education Extend Beyond Witches and Wizards?
Hogwarts is known as a school of “Witchcraft and Wizardry,” but where do the other inhabitants of the wizarding world learn magic?
Tagged: House-elves
Are Modern House-Elves Nothing More Than Cognizant Cattle?
Surely house-elves didn’t just pop into being.
11 Perfect Places to Hide Gifts for the Hogwarts House-Elves
The Hogwarts house-elves must be liberated! Help SPEW’s cause by hiding some gifts for them around the castle.
The House-Elf’s Tale
It’s Women’s History Month, and we’re questioning the role of house-elves throughout the “Potter” series. How do the struggles of house-elves reflect the issues faced by women, specifically housewives?
The Heroine: Hermione Granger
Hermione Granger meets every requirement to be considered a literary heroine and is equally the hero that Harry Potter is.
How “Harry Potter” Has Influenced the Millennial Generation
The Millennial Generation has been greatly shaped by the Boy Who Lived, but in what specific ways?
SPEW Presents: House-Elves on the Silver Screen (Or Lack Thereof)
On this day 21 years ago, Hermione Granger formed SPEW to promote fair treatment of house-elves. In honor of this anniversary, put on your SPEW badges, and go fight for the cause! Here are our top house-elf moments we wish had been included in the films.
Lost Lucius His Servant, Gained Dobby His Freedom
Dobby the house-elf gained his freedom on May 30, 1993. Take a moment to show recognition and solidarity to Dobby and for some of the ideals SPEW aimed for.
Parchment and Clothing: Tools of Freedom
You may not think so, but graduating from school and being given a piece of clothing really isn’t all that different.
