Tagged: theories

Could Ernie MacMillan Be on to Something?

“No one knows how he survived that attack by You-Know-Who…Only a really powerful Dark wizard could have survived a curse like that…” When we first read this, we are immediately on Harry’s side, thinking Ernie MacMillan to be a complete idiot. But could Ernie be on to something?

The North Tower #12: Trashing a Theory

Last week I set up an exercise in literary analysis and critical thinking for you all by giving you a theory that – frankly – was total rubbish. This week’s article will thus be devoted to trashing my “wonderful” theory from last week, and I thought I’d do it by mixing my comments and arguments with those that some smart people sent me.