Category: Editorials
How “Harry Potter” Saved My Spiritual Life
The “Potter” books have changed the lives of many people in many different ways: psychologically, emotionally, and even spiritually.
“For the Greater Good”: In Defense of Albus Dumbledore
We’ll soon know more about Dumbledore’s dubious past thanks to “Fantastic Beasts”, but we do know that his experiences with Grindelwald changed him substantially. I argue that they made him a much better man than most give him credit for.
Why Is a Dementor Like an Ice Pick?
The effects of the Dementor’s Kiss seem to bear some similarity to a certain neurosurgical procedure.
Will “Harry Potter” Always Be Around to Save the Day?
Will the “Harry Potter” series ever be considered classics, or do they transcend even that form of immortality?
Why I Let “Harry Potter” Consume My Life
I’m often asked why I spend so much of my time in the “Potter” fandom. The answer is simple: magic and friendship.
FANDOM UNDER SIEGE: The War on Net Neutrality
In an age where fandom has flourished, largely thanks to the interconnectivity provided by the vast expanse of the Internet, that very same web space is now threatened by greed and a volatile political climate.
Pottermore, Do You Think “Cursed Child” Is Canon or Not?
J.K. Rowling seems to think that “Cursed Child” is canon, so why does her official wizarding world website not treat it as such?