Winning the “Harry Potter” Lottery – Part 2
I went to the theater with Professor Flitwick and Tom Cruise… sort of.
Category: Editorials
Winning the “Harry Potter” Lottery – Part 1
I don’t usually gamble, but when I do… I win the “Harry Potter” lottery.
When Fandoms Collide: “Harry Potter” and Musicals
Why are there so many “Harry Potter” fans who are also musical theater fans?
Finding the Magic Again
While rewatching the “Harry Potter” movies during my self-quarantine, I rediscovered the magic of just sitting and experiencing the magic. Have any of you had an experience like that?
“Harry Potter” and a Literary Journey Through the Years
This year, I’m celebrating World Book Day by sharing my personal journey through the “Harry Potter” series and why this series will stay with me throughout my life.
Why I’m Participating in Camp NaNoWriMo This Month
It’s April, which means that it’s finally time for Camp NaNoWriMo. A whole month to create your own word count goals and get writing. Are you planning on participating?
Why House-Elves Are Not a Metaphor for Transatlantic Slavery
House-elves are sometimes problematically seen as a metaphor for American and European slavery, but the brownie myth that inspired this creature reveals a more nuanced story.
Holding On to “Harry Potter”: Modern Myth, Common Tongue
No matter how much we argue about “Harry Potter”, it’s a phenomenon that brings us closer together and keeps us coming back for more.
We Didn’t Need the Americanized Versions of the “Harry Potter” Books
Americanizing books is still a common practice long after “Harry Potter” was released. But if, as readers, we’re able to take the whole wizarding world in our stride without ever having visited it, we should also be able to figure out that pudding is more than just a gelatinous treat and trainers are the same as runners.
