From troll invasions to Deathday Parties, many notable events in the Harry Potter series took place on 31 October. Here are some particularly memorable Hallowe’en happenings…
potato when Professor Quirrell came sprinting into the Hall, his turban askew and terror
The Dark Mark might have been Voldemort’s unique way of branding and calling on his followers, but his Death Eaters weren’t the only ones who reacted to the summons…
Before long, he was experiencing that terror himself.
Let’s face it, some of the characters in the Harry Potter series deserved a stern word or two. From McGonagall insulting Umbridge, to Hermione quitting Divination, read about ten times some witches…
Harry watched with terror and elation as Molly Weasley’s wand slashed and twirled
The Lunar New Year is approaching and this time we are entering into the Year of the Snake. On that note, we think this is the perfect opportunity to explore why these slithery friends were an impo…
controlled by the heir of Slytherin and used the castle plumbing to cause all sorts of terror
The Forbidden Forest played host to a lot of characters’ innermost fears (unless you were Hagrid). But the scary setting actually taught us a lot more about them than we realise.
Ron’s terror when he saw Aragog was obvious.
Words may be the most inexhaustible source of magic, but there’s a pretty good case to claim that they’re also the most befuddling.
speak his name, most certainly had a satisfying, sharp ‘t’ at the end of his nom-de-terror
It’s the measure of a very special story that its characters feel so real to you, it’s almost as if they’re your own friends.
Terror tore through Harry’s heart as it tore through your own.
Obliviate!
His campaign of terror was partly motivated by his dream of overthrowing the Statute
Imagine feeling such incredible pain that it drives you mad. This was the sad fate of Frank and Alice Longbottom.
about how Neville’s parents were affected during Voldemort’s first reign of terror
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 …
Harry watched with terror and elation as Molly Weasley’s wand slashed and twirled
