As today is the birthday of one James Potter (aka Prongs, aka Snape’s nemesis, aka Harry’s dad) we thought we’d take a closer look at his Gryffindor credentials.
Remember – this is the young man that secured a few extra points at the Triwizard
Though we met Hagrid in the very first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, we learn a lot more about him in ‘The Keeper of the Keys’. But how much do we learn about Hagrid’s past a…
It is not surprising therefore, that Hagrid describes Dumbledore as a ‘great man’
From the magic of Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes to awkward snogging at the Three Broomsticks, read about and watch some of our favourite moments from the Half-Blood Prince film …
comment that Slughorn has just turned from a nicely upholstered armchair into a man
Trust us, you’ll be loving your papercuts and broken fingernails after reading these…
That a man with such an incredible life, so full of varied and estimable achievements
We all chuckled at Luna’s quirky ways and positively roared with laughter at Peeves the Poltergeist’s tomfoolery. But what about the smaller jokes in the Harry Potter stories you need a microscopic…
‘We are holding your brother’s wedding here in a few days’ time, young man –’ ‘And
In our new series, we explore ‚what if‘ scenarios in the Wizarding World – and ponder, hypothetically, how things could have been. This week, we think about what could have happened if Dumbledore h…
against Voldemort, Dumbledore makes a wider decision, one that helps Harry become the man
From the Gryffindor lion to Ravenclaw’s connection to the element air, there is plenty of potential meaning behind each facet of the Hogwarts houses. Join us as we unravel their significance…
A very apt symbol for the house founded by a man who could not only talk to snakes
We’ve come a long way since Harry’s cupboard, but some of the places we were introduced to in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone have stayed with us, partly because of what they signify about…
For a man so keen on doing things correctly, Vernon’s panicked response showed his
With his birthday falling on 17th October, did you know this would make Filius Flitwick a Libra? But is the cheery Charms professor anything like his star sign? Let’s find out…
Plus, he was a wizard who even Gilderoy Lockhart (arguably the most self-centred man
Both Muggle and wizarding worlds need guidelines to keep society in check. But how much do the respective systems have in common?
world, they abide by our laws.’ – Albus Dumbledore In an ideal universe, every man
