Sadly, Harry’s dad died before he could really remember him, but that didn’t mean there weren’t others who took on a similar role. One that is often overlooked is Hagrid. We make the case for why h…
When Dumbledore asked Hagrid to hand him over so he could leave him with the Dursleys
There are more fantastic beasts out there than we can even comprehend… but which is best suited to your personality?
garden very quickly, and it’s always good to have some kind of pest control on hand
Witches and wizards are all well and good, but let’s not forget about the true stars of the Harry Potter books: the cats.
Witches and cats have gone hand in paw for centuries.
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
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
Sadly, we didn’t meet much of Harry’s family in the books, but the etymology behind the Potter family names makes for fascinating reading…
Lily, on the other hand, was very similar to her mother, a bit more reserved and
Whether it’s warning you not to leave home on an empty stomach or making sure you are proud of who you are – we reckon the mums of the wizarding world would be full of parenting advice. Whether it’…
And as a mother, it doesn’t hurt to reach your hand out to someone who needs one
It’s been 20 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published, but the staff and students of Hogwarts still have things to teach us.
his name was disinterested and sneering, yet when they met again he extended the 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.
Seamus had his ups and downs, but the firm friend of Harry, Ron, Neville and Dean was a brilliant character. Here’s why…
Seamus Finnigan, on the other hand, refused point-blank to accompany his mother home
