ICYMI: The “T” in “Voldemort” Is Silent, Says JKR
In what was more of a reminder to fans than completely new information, Harry Potter series author J.K. Rowling took to Twitter last night to address a common pronunciation error when dealing with the...
View ArticleThe “H” Files
The story of Harry, the accidental Horcrux, is set in Hogwarts (near Hogsmeade), where he is taken by Hagrid (who gifts him with an owl named Hedwig). There he befriends Hermione and the boy who gets...
View ArticleClassy Classical Contributions to “Harry Potter” Character Names
It is well known the Harry Potter series has a lot of allusions to classical mythology and language. For instance, Remus Lupin is basically “Wolfie McWolf,” and Albus Dumbledore is “white bumblebee.”...
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