Category: Owl Post

The Seven Signs of Harry Potter

There is so much controversy when it comes to Harry Potter and the Christian faith. Some will advocate the books, saying that they are the “classic” story of good vs. evil and encourage children to do...

The Reverse Horcrux

by Andrew Mandata Although it goes without saying that Dark Magic is not routinely taught at Hogwarts, we also know that advanced “good” magic is frequently overlooked. Take the Patronus Charm, for example. It...

Through Harry’s Eyes

by Laurelina I am a frequent and avid reader of all the MuggleNet editorials and columns, but particularly The Underground Lake. I love Brandon’’s theories and ideas, and am an avid supporter of many of them....

When None Here are Loyal to Me

by Carol Grizzard Chamber of Secrets is the first book in which loyalty to Dumbledore is presented as a matter of primary importance, an issue which I think will also be crucial in Book 7....

Harry’s Temptation

by Christina Ford JK Rowling is on record as saying that her religious faith is the key to understanding what will happen in the Harry Potter series (Max Wyman in The Vancouver Sun, 26/10/2000). In another interview,...

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Horace Slughorn’s Slippery Name

Originally, I thought “Slughorn” was just a disgusting name, reminiscent of all the other “slug” images in the books, from Ron Weasley throwing up slugs in Book Two to the “busted slug” crushed by Kevin’s mother at the Quidditch World Cup in Book Four. But as is often the case with J.K. Rowling’s names, there is a lot more to it than that.

An Analysis of the Malfoys

by Jones A topic of discussion that is very popular amongst Harry Potter readers is the mystery of whether Draco Malfoy is truly evil. Evil enough for Voldemort to use, at any rate. But,...

Horace Slughorn, Death Eater

by Harry Seeker There is something not right with Horace Slughorn. We have encountered new characters in the series, each harboring some kind of secret, and Slughorn is no different. With all the focus...

Our Ticket into Azkaban

Our Ticket into Azkaban

by Crystal M.  One of the things that fans of J.K. Rowling’s series love more than anything else is the completely believable world she has created for her characters to exist in. There are...