Tagged: JK Rowling

ICYMI: The “T” in “Voldemort” Is Silent, Says JKR

In what was more of a reminder to fans than completely new information, “Harry Potter” series author J.K. Rowling took to Twitter last night to address a common pronunciation error when dealing with the characters. It would seem that Lord Voldemort, the series’ primary villain, should be pronounced with a silent ‘T.’ The issue was raised most recently by College of Charleston English major Michael Lucero.

Eddie Redmayne Bombards J.K. Rowling with Questions About Newt!

We have been impatiently waiting for more news on J.K. Rowling’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” since filming began. In a new interview for Variety, Eddie Redmayne reveals a little (and we mean, a little!) more about his acceptance of the role and the information he’s attempted to extract from Jo!

All Aboard the Hogwarts Express

O, September 1, you majestic date. Now hurry, everyone, the train leaves at exactly 11 o’clock! t’s the day when young witches and wizards cross through platforms nine and ten to board the Hogwarts Express. The Sorting Hat will sing its song, and students will head off to bed with full stomachs, awaiting their first day of classes.

Harry Potter and the Case of the Sevens

Did J.K. Rowling use the number seven an astounding amount of times to argue that the series can be read as a religious parallel? Did she do this by accident? Or did she just really enjoy the number? Read more to see the ways the number seven appears in the series!