My Funniest Scene from Each Film
The “Harry Potter” films are filled with a plethora of funny moments, so I thought I would compile my top scene from each film into one list.
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Felix Felicis – Part 4: Conversing with Slughorn
In Part 4 of his six-part series on Felix Felicis, hpboy13 reveals the precise and impressive character analysis Felix undertakes to help Harry manipulate Slughorn.
Of All the Magical Objects in “Harry Potter”, the One I’d Want Most Is a Pensieve
I, like Dumbledore and probably many of you, often have too much on my mind. I would really love to be able to offload some of my thoughts into a Pensieve of my own.
Does Rowling Use a Mind Palace to Manage Her Fictional Worlds?
The new explanation on J.K. Rowling’s website of how she moves between fictional worlds sounds like the age-old memory technique used by Romans, memory athletes, and detectives.
“Obliviate”: The Secrets Behind the Memory Charm
The Memory Charm plays an important role in “Harry Potter” plotlines, but what are the limits of its powers? Is it consistent with how memory functions in the real world?
The Patronus Charm: An Effective Counter to Depression?
J.K. Rowling has said that Dementors are a metaphor for depression, but why is thinking of a happy memory the way to fight it? Psychology may provide an explanation.
The Things We Lost: Remembering Sirius Black
How Sirius Black’s death helped us process our own losses and feel less alone.
