To Endorse or Not to Endorse: Johnny Depp in “Fantastic Beasts”
Given the allegations of domestic and substance abuse surrounding Johnny Depp, can we separate a problematic artist from their art?
Byline: Victor Chan
Could Queenie’s Loyalties Be Tested in “The Crimes of Grindelwald”?
Could Queenie be tempted to join Grindelwald in “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” if it meant that she and Jacob could be together in a society where wizards and Muggles aren’t segregated?
Peter Pettigrew Is a True Gryffindor
There is nothing from the “Harry Potter” novels to suggest that all Gryffindors have to be morally virtuous people, despite the way J.K. Rowling portrays the House. If we eliminate this expectation, then the argument can be made that Peter Pettigrew was a true Gryffindor.
Will Fawkes Appear in “Fantastic Beasts” 2?
Jessica Williams, a huge “Harry Potter” fan, has joined the cast of “Fantastic Beasts” 2! Did J.K. Rowling’s tweet to her imply that her character will be linked to Fawkes the phoenix?
Heartbreaking Moments from “Harry Potter”
Here’s a selection of some of the most heartbreaking scenes from the “Harry Potter” novels, which have contributed to a lot of tears over the years.
The Ugly Truth Regarding Veritaserum
Do our memories deceive us? In the wizarding world, where Legilimens exist, do citizens have a right to privacy? This article discusses the unreliability of Veritaserum as a truth serum and compares its limitations to polygraphs.
Could the Sorcerer’s Stone Be the Key to Defeating Grindelwald?
How did Dumbledore defeat Grindelwald and gain the Elder Wand’s loyalty? In this article, I suggest that Dumbledore used the Sorcerer’s Stone to gain an advantage in his duel against Grindelwald.
What If Harry Had Been Sorted into Slytherin?
How much would the series have diverged canonically if Harry had been Sorted into Slytherin in “Sorcerer’s Stone”?
Love, Not Fear: The Ministry of Magic as an Allegory for Discriminative Politics
In this article, I consider whether J.K. Rowling’s portrayal of the Ministry of Magic can be taken as a cautionary tale of what can happen when a society values fear over love.
