With “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” recently published in script form and giving us new information on the wizarding world, the age-old question comes out again: Is this canon? Everyone seems to have their own opinion, so I thought, “Why not throw in my two cents?”
Editorial writer hpboy13 examines the causes and implications of the great canon debate and tries to puzzle out where “Cursed Child” fits.
I come to you today to discuss an important matter – namely, the issue of canon in the “Harry Potter” community. At MuggleNet, our directors and partners in crime, Kat Miller and Keith Hawk, disagree on this point fervently.
The script of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has been out for just over a week, and fan reactions have ranged from delight to utter horror at what J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany have unleashed upon the world. Today, two of MuggleNet’s book reviewers, Jessica and Tracey, are in conversation about the experience of reading the script and how “Cursed Child” fits into both fandom and canon.
MuggleNet’s global book club, “Alohomora!”, continues its reread of the “Harry Potter” series. Slughorn’s big party is right around the corner, which means hormones are flying around faster than Firebolts. But the party isn’t totally useless since Harry finds out some rather interesting information. Join hosts Rosie, Michael, and Caleb and special guest host forum moderator Alison as they discuss Chapter 15 of “Half-Blood Prince”, “The Unbreakable Vow.”
Part 2 of our “What Is Canon?” editorial is now available for your reading pleasure. We look forward to reading your respectful comments.
Since the release of the last “Harry Potter” novel and the invention of Pottermore, there has been a great debate bubbling and brewing within the “Harry Potter” fandom: canon – and what exactly it envelopes. So we decided to argue both sides of the coin, and then let you decide for yourself.
Non-canon shippers, never fear! Many “Harry Potter” fans of all canon ships support you. Here’s the reassurance you may be needing as you embark into the non-canon part of shipping.
Was Newt Scamander a Hogwarts Headmaster? Read on to discover which Headmasters were actually canon.
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