Happiness in the Darkest Times: On Terror and “Harry Potter”
It’s been a terrible weekend, and no one has the answers. But among the pages of our favorite books are reminders of the kinds of people we want to become when the unthinkable happens.
Category: Editorials
My Role Models James and Lily
Tonight is the 34th anniversary of James and Lily Potter’s murder at Godric’s Hollow. Their sacrifice taught me what it means to really be a parent.
Using Fiction to Deal with Harsh Reality
After J.K. Rowling’s recent tweets using Snape and Dumbledore to defend her stance on the Israeli cultural boycott conflict, the question remains: Is it appropriate to use fiction to deal with harsh realities, and why?
Asexual Awareness: Protect Charlie Weasley at All Costs
Asexual Awareness Week runs from October 19 to October 25, creating awareness of a lesser-known sexuality. I decided the best way to spread awareness would be by doing what we all do best: talking about one of my favorite “Harry Potter” characters.
“The Cursed Child” and the Concerned Fans
With more news being released about the new play, there are issues arising among fans who worry they will be missing out on the next adventure in the “Potter” series.
Harry Potter and the Banned Book
For a decade, “Harry Potter” was considered one of the most challenged or banned books around the world. Now that the series has come to a close, what does this mean for the future?
Is Pottermore Just Another Fansite Now?
Pottermore decided earlier this year that its main audience was a lot older than previously thought, so out went the dueling and potion-making and in came… listicles…
Six Things Hermione Granger Taught Me
Thank you, Hermione Granger—not for being the brightest witch of your age, but for teaching me valuable life lessons that I continue to remember to this day. Thank you for giving me a friend during the “Harry Potter” series. Thank you for being you.
Why J.K. Rowling Shouldn’t Divulge Any More Information About the “Harry Potter” Series
JKR should never let go of the “Harry Potter” series, and neither should we. We just need to be allowed to imagine things on our own. Sometimes, less information is more.
