We’re taking a look at how Harry’s early years compare to the experiences of his newly acquired godfather – Sirius Black.
On the other hand, Sirius grew up with two parents and a brother, Regulus, but he
Welcome to Harry Potter 101! A series all about getting back to the basics of the stories. Whether you’ve just discovered the wizarding world or have been here since 1997, we think you’ll learn som…
Gryffindor Quidditch players Harry Potter The Boy Who Lived was not just a dab hand
James Potter and Sirius Black were much beloved at Hogwarts, and left an enduring legacy behind them. But, alas, their lives were marred by tragedy…
their Secret-Keeper but took the, with hindsight regrettable, decision instead to hand
A world without Slytherins would be a very empty place indeed.
And we all know that Professor Snape was a dab hand at creating the intricate truth
You don’t have to brandish a wand to play tricks on a wizard – sometimes a beak or a tail will do the trick…
clutched tightly around Harry’s leg, its pointed fangs bared – Harry stuck his webbed hand
Beyond the radish earrings, Luna Lovegood was the lifestyle guru we all need.
on your hobbies Even before we were treated to a glimpse of the breathtaking, hand-painted
The Malfoy name comes from old French and translates as ‘bad faith’. Like many other progenitors of noble English families, the wizard Armand Malfoy arrived in Britain with William the Conqueror as…
evidence to suggest that the first Lucius Malfoy was an unsuccessful aspirant to the hand
Even Ravenclaws can put their heart before their head – and that’s why they make magical best friends.
Ravenclaw Ravenclaws are logical and rational and will always have an argument to hand
In the Muggle world, ghosts are often portrayed as malevolent, trouble-making spirits intent on malevolence. But in the wizarding world, and especially at Hogwarts, the ghosts tend to offer student…
world, and especially at Hogwarts, the ghosts tend to offer students a helping hand
New year, new start – it might be a cliché but, in the wizarding world, sometimes January did actually present opportunities that proved life-changing for some of our favourite characters. Were the…
and manipulated Ginny into opening the Chamber of Secrets also gave Harry first-hand
