Dumbledore’s Downfalls and the Shadow of Merlin
Albus Dumbledore has more in common with the famous Merlin than a cloak and beard. Their similarities extend to their weaknesses, difficulties, and eventual dooms.
Author: Laurie Beckoff
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 18: “Lethal White Under the Magnifying Glass (with Spoilers!)”
There’s a lot to unpack in “Lethal White”, the newest book in the “Cormoran Strike” series by Robert Galbraith, better known as J.K. Rowling. Expect spoilers, analyses, predictions, and ties to “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts”.
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 17: “Harry Potter Festivals Which Must Not Be Named”
Events like the Generic Magic Festival of Roanoke, Virginia, take measures to avoid running afoul of copyright law while celebrating the “Harry Potter” series. How can the fandom navigate potential legal issues?
So This Is Hogwarts (War Is Over)
Happy Christmas – the Wizarding War is over! Here is a song to celebrate.
Making Sense or Nonsense: J.K. Rowling’s Techniques and the “Crimes of Grindelwald” Reveal
Ezra Miller feels that the big reveal about his character in “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is typical of J.K. Rowling’s style, but is it really comparable to how she wove mysteries in “Harry Potter”?
Four “Fantastic Beasts” Threads Lost in “Crimes of Grindelwald”
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” gave us a lot to look forward to in the sequel, but “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” failed to deliver on a number of fronts.
Seven Highlights from the “Crimes of Grindelwald” London Premiere
MuggleNet was at the London premiere of “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” – here are some of our highlights from the blue carpet!
“Reading, Writing, Rowling” Episode 16: “Harry Potter and the Detective Ring”
Join host Katy McDaniel and expert guest John Granger as they speak to Brett Fish of the University of Tennessee – Knoxville about how J.K. Rowling uses techniques from detective fiction and ring composition to create compelling and ultimately satisfying mysteries.
