“Harry Potter” Festivals: The Dumbledore’s Army Gatherings of the Muggle World
In the wake of the end of Chestnut Hill’s “Potter” fest, we look at the importance of the existence of unlicensed “Potter” festivals and gatherings.
Category: Editorials
Confessions: “Harry Potter” Got Me Through High School
For some, “Harry Potter” helped combat some pretty harrowing times of their own. What does “Harry Potter” mean to you, and how has it aided in making you the person you are today?
A Word Against the Glorification of Villains in “Harry Potter”
Has the glorification of villains such as Voldemort and Bellatrix Lestrange in “Harry Potter” desensitized us to their role in the story?
Bookstores, Libraries, and “Harry Potter”: Then and Now
How can bookstores and libraries reconjure the magic of “Harry Potter” midnight release parties?
Beyond Black Hermione: Jack Thorne and Disability as Diversity
Jack Thorne’s comments on the inclusion of disability and disabled actors highlight the need for greater representation. Is it time for the entertainment industry to take a stand?
Three Dumbledore Quotes I Didn’t Appreciate When I Was a Kid
The “Harry Potter” books may have been made for kids, but some of Dumbledore’s wisdom was too complicated for me to understand when I was younger.
Why We Need Another Pottermore Update
After two attempts at creating the “digital heart” of the wizarding world, Pottermore is in need of another update.
Why the Pottermore Patronus Quiz Doesn’t Matter
Were you unhappy with the results of your quiz? Were you thrilled? Come learn why it doesn’t matter either way.
“Harry Potter” and the Revolution: “If They Can Do It, Why Not Us?”
“Think of it this way: Every great wizard in history has started out as nothing more than we are now: students. If they can do it, why not us?”
