Bertie Bott’s Bonanza
Did you know there’s a National Jelly Bean Day? Two MuggleNet staffers took it upon themselves to try Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans to celebrate. All 20 of them. Even Vomit. Check it out!
Byline: Jasmine Lee
Twitter’s Glorious Reaction to Jude Law Dumbledore Casting
How did Twitter react to the news that Jude Law has been cast as young Albus Dumbledore in the “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” sequel? Take a peek!
MuggleNet Interviews Central State Brewing’s Head Brewer, Josh Hambright
Yesterday, MuggleNet spoke with the Creative and Beverage Director of Emporium about its Polyjuice Potion and epic release party. Today, MuggleNet spoke with Head Brewer of Central State Brewing, who’s responsible for the actual beer part of the potion. Read on!
MuggleNet Interviews Emporium’s Creative and Beverage Director, Jared Saul
On October 21, 2016, Chicago’s Emporium Arcade Bar (yup, that’s right: It’s an arcade bar filled with booze) released its collaboration with Central State Brewing: a sour beer called Polyjuice Potion. The night was a “Harry Potter” dream. For New Beer’s Eve, MuggleNet chatted with the Creative and Beverage Director of Emporium to ask him about the beer, the collaboration, and how he would be celebrating National Beer Day.
Luna Lovegood Believes in Aliens
On Extraterrestrial Abduction Day, a MuggleNet writer muses on the possibility that Luna Lovegood may believe in aliens.
Fantastic Magical Beasts and Reasons Not to Eat Them
Just a few reasons not to consume poultry-adjacent beasts in the wizarding universe.
Seamus Finnigan’s Guide to Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
WWSFD? (What Would Seamus Finnigan Do?) MuggleNet has compiled a list of American-influenced ways the Irish Seamus would probably celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Check it out!
Pancakes, “Harry Potter” Style
This year, Shrove Tuesday falls on February 28. Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day and must be celebrated with as many pancakes as your body will physically allow. And turns out: “Harry Potter”-themed pancake recipes exist. Check out the recipes and celebrate accordingly!
MuggleNet Taste Tests Four “Potter” Character-Specific Recipes
MuggleNet’s food series ends with a taste test! These are food and drink that are intrinsically linked to certain characters: Ron and his corned beef sandwiches, Dudley’s apology tea, Mrs. Weasley’s bacon sandwiches, and McGonagall’s gillywater.
