Will the Fantastic Beasts in “Crimes of Grindelwald” Be Dispensable Props?
Will the fantastic beasts in “Crimes of Grindelwald” fade into obscurity?
Category: Editorials
The Joys and Perils of Collecting “Harry Potter” Merchandise
Is your obsession with “Harry Potter” merchandise getting out of control? We can relate (and help)!
Why “Order of the Phoenix” Is the Most Relevant “Harry Potter” Book Right Now – Part 2
The “Harry Potter” books are filled with allegories on racism and politics. This second article in a two-part series discusses how “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” has been invaluable in inspiring an entire generation of readers to be politically engaged and stand up against injustice.
Why “Order of the Phoenix” Is the Most Relevant “Harry Potter” Book Right Now – Part 1
Given our current climate, socially and politically, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” is the most relevant “Harry Potter” book right now. This first article in a two-part series examines how mental health issues and the phenomenon of biased news reporting are portrayed in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”.
Turning Toxic: “Harry Potter”, Fandom, and Facebook
Armed with keyboards, “Harry Potter” fans can become hostile instead of thoughtful. Has anyone else noticed this vast difference between the fandom online and in person?
Finding Courage Through “Harry Potter”
Finding courage is not always easy for those of us not in Gryffindor. Here’s how we found a little bit of courage in ourselves through a reread of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”.
Why I Am Still Seeing “Cursed Child”
With “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” making its official Broadway debut next month, I’m explaining a few reasons why I cannot wait to go see it!
Harry Potter’s Angst: A Linguistic Analysis of Teenage Emotion
Which is more nerve-racking: running a trolley into a barrier or defeating Voldy? Apparently, to our Mr. Potter, it’s the trolley bit! Here’s a comparative study of Harry’s emotions using corpus stylistics!
BuzzFeed Sorting Hat Quizzes: A Not-Entirely-Guilty Pleasure
BuzzFeed is inundated with Sorting Hat quizzes assigning the taker a Hogwarts House based on absurd and unrelated criteria. But even the most ridiculous quiz can lead to enlightening discussions about identity.
