Occlumency, Snape once told Harry, “seals the mind against magical intrusion and influence.” And Snape was a master of Occlumency, so he knew what he was talking about. But why was he so good at se…
Snape, on the other hand, was cold, calculating, and patient.
As far as the Dursleys were concerned, Harry Potter was a nuisance from the day they found him on their doorstep. He was a catastrophe to be contained as much as possible.
They gave him Dudley’s hand-me-downs, made him live in a cupboard and thanks to them
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
Harry Potter might have ended the Battle of Hogwarts but he did it surrounded by heroes. Here’s ten inspirational moments of love and bravery from the battle that changed wizarding history for the …
‘Well, you can’t say fairer than that,’ said Fred, holding out his hand to Percy.
Do we even want to know the contents of Men Who Love Dragons Too Much?
macabre selection of monsters that the wizarding world has to offer… Hermione’s hand
From Hogsmeade bans to sorting rotten Flobberworms, the detentions at Hogwarts might have made you think twice about stepping out of line. Here’s our rankings from bad to worst…
Rather, it magically cut into the back of the student’s hand, using blood to mark
The wand might make the wizard, but it’s the cloak that makes you cool.
They were hand-knitted, thick and warm (perfect for Hogwarts weather) and emblazoned
Can cats receive the Order of Merlin? If not, they should. Here’s our case for Crookshanks, and why he deserves more praise.
He reached out a bony hand and stroked Crookshanks’s fluffy head.
It wouldn’t matter if it was the Mirror of Erised, Sirius’s two-way looking glass, or any old bathroom mirror: all these teachers would see reflected back is style.
topped with a moth-eaten vulture, and swinging a huge crimson handbag from his hand
