Sure, you get a wand, but would you miss your mobile phone? Here’s a few things about the wizarding world that may make us pause for thought if we finally did get our Hogwarts letters…
finally, I must tell you that this year, the third-floor corridor on the right-hand
Petunia Dursley might have appeared rather straightforward as a magic-hating-Muggle, but she had her secrets. We’ve taken a look at five things that she liked to keep close to her chest.
When James and Lily were killed at the hand of Voldemort and Harry was dropped off
We all know and love Fred and George’s pranks, Ron’s endless one-liners and the unconventionalities of the Hogwarts staff. But sometimes, some of the funniest Harry Potter moments were smaller – bu…
He raised his hand automatically and tried to make his hair lie flat.
In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone we met our first-ever dragon, the adorable little Norbert. But there are plenty more fire-breathing friends out there to learn about.
a week, it wasn’t long before he became impossible to manage, biting Ron on the hand
Neville’s formidable grandmother was a force to be reckoned with. Augusta, we doff our stuffed vulture hats in your honour.
She sent me a letter,’ he clapped a hand to the breast pocket of his robes, ‘telling
There’s no doubt that the defining moment of the Battle of the Department of Mysteries was the tragic death of Sirius. But so much more happened on that painful night. On the anniversary of the bat…
The small glass orb he held in his hand could have been both the answer to his questions
witch with a penchant for frills, kittens and carving words into her students’ hands
Detention with Umbridge – three words guaranteed to make the back of your hand itch
Gryffindors show bravery in many situations, especially when it comes to protecting their friends.
Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Gryffindors protect their friends You’ve got to hand
Quirrell and Lockhart weren’t what you would call *exemplary* teachers. The reality? They both had their… issues. But if you had to choose, who would you say was better? Two writers debate this tri…
But you have to hand it to Lockhart (who is a Ravenclaw, by the way) that using his
Last weekend, a new Yule Ball-themed experience opened in Italy – inviting fans to dress up to the nines and dance the night away at an extremely festive party. Here’s what we learnt from attending…
dancing is thirsty-work – thankfully the Yule Ball has its own beverage-experts on hand
