A Detour Down Knockturn Alley: Manipulating J.K. Rowling’s Remarks on Harry, Hermione, and Ron
How major media outlets turned into Muggle “Daily Prophet”s and warped the words of one of the greatest storytellers of all time
How major media outlets turned into Muggle “Daily Prophet”s and warped the words of one of the greatest storytellers of all time
“But you’re Muggles! We must have a drink! What’s that you’ve got there? Oh, you’re changing Muggle money. Molly, look!” – Arthur Weasley
Last week MuggleNet took you behind the scenes of the Diagon Alley construction, and now we’ve got even more exciting news for you: a rumoured description of the Gringotts ride experience! Theme Park Insider claims to have obtained the storyline of the upcoming ride. If this indeed turns out to be true, then it goes without saying that this ride is shaping up to be pretty spectacular.
The Sunday Times is today reporting that in an unexpected move J.K. Rowling has reversed her thoughts on a particularly sensitive Potter issue that recently sent waves across the fandom. The story has arisen from an interview between Jo and Emma Watson in this month’s Wonderland magazine. The quotes provided by the Times, however, detail more about Jo’s writing choices than the disputed topic at hand.
This past Thursday, MuggleNet reported that the wool for the Weasley sweaters would be made at New Lanark Mill, located in southern Scotland, but no details had been released regarding when the sweaters would be ready to buy.
New Lanark Mill, a mill in southern Scotland, has been awarded a contract to make the wool for the world famous Weasley sweaters, which the Weasley children and Harry wear in the books and movies.
Ron Weasley’s sister Ginny certainly has her share of admirers. If you’re one of them, you might enjoy this parody of “Stacy’s Mom.”
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” gave us a tiny glimpse into the magical world outside of Hogwarts and British wizarding communities. We got informed impressions of Europe’s other wizarding schools—Beauxbatons and Durmstrang—as well as glimpses of other pockets of wizarding society at the Quidditch World Cup, notably the Salem Witches’ Institute.
Dear Hermione Granger,
I was wondering why didn’t you take your husband’s last name? Is there something wrong with being Hermione Weasley? Also what ever became of your sister in law Ginny (other than being Harry’s wife) does she have a job too?
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15-year-old Tom Riddle (HBP)
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