Dumbledore’s Downfalls and the Shadow of Merlin
Albus Dumbledore has more in common with the famous Merlin than a cloak and beard. Their similarities extend to their weaknesses, difficulties, and eventual dooms.
Category: Features
Grindelwald’s Greatest Strength Is His Authenticity
Grindelwald’s greatest strength is his authenticity, which will make it all the more difficult to defeat him.
How History Repeats Itself
How is the rivalry between Harry Potter and Voldemort similar to that of Dumbledore and Grindelwald?
The United States of America: The Land of the Free House-Elf?
Is there a difference between the house-elves in America and Europe? MACUSA might be ahead of the curve on this issue.
Can the Sorting Hat Predict the Future?
The Sorting Hat is certainly the most mysterious and interesting magic hat around Hogwarts, but could it also see the future?
The Hunt for Happiness: What Harry Gives Up to Cast a Patronus
Harry’s fight to produce a Patronus, and the ways he self-sabotages, mirror my own struggle with depression.
Is Ariana’s Obscurus Inside Credence?
J.K. Rowling doesn’t choose names by accident, and there might be a clue in the name “Aurelius.” Like Marcus Aurelius, could Credence be an adopted brother? Is Ariana’s Obscurus inside Credence?
Mentoring Through the Madness: How Lupin Helps Harry Even When He’s Hurting
Lupin may not be an expert at fighting his own Dementors, but he’s still willing to mentor Harry in his struggle against their powers.
“Harry Potter” Signs in ASL
Fed up with finger spelling and seeing a great need for the Deaf community, a group has created over 150 American Sign Language signs for the “Harry Potter” universe.
