“Harry Potter” taught a generation to probe the depths of literature while waiting for the next book. But how has our critical engagement with media changed in the age of the instant gratification of a Netflix binge?
J.K. Rowling has said that Dementors are a metaphor for depression, but why is thinking of a happy memory the way to fight it? Psychology may provide an explanation.
J.K. Rowling reflected how many of us felt when she said, “Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.” We’ve all wished the universe she created were real. However, is a life in the wizarding world all it’s cracked up to be?
Fandom is a truly amazing place. But is it amazing enough to outshine canon?
Growing up in the Midwest is quite different from growing up in other places in the United States. Here’s how “Harry Potter” helped me fight and grow.
The holidays aren’t a happy time of year for everyone. The “Potter” universe has plenty of metaphors for depression, and if you’re suffering this season, you’re not alone.
Sometimes, if you don’t have anything thoughtful to say, it’s best not to say anything at all.
Gellert Grindelwald deserves better than Johnny Depp… and so do we.
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