Three Interesting Moments in “Prisoner of Azkaban”
Rereads often lead to finding new things. Here are a few interesting moments I noticed during my reread of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.”
Tagged: dementors
The Patronus Charm: An Effective Counter to Depression?
J.K. Rowling has said that Dementors are a metaphor for depression, but why is thinking of a happy memory the way to fight it? Psychology may provide an explanation.
Lattes, Frappucinos, and… Amortentia? “Harry Potter”-Themed Starbucks Opens at SDCC
A Starbucks near the San Diego Convention Center decked out the whole cafe in “Harry Potter” theme.
Five Real-Life Fantastic Beasts Hilariously Named After “Harry Potter”
The scientific community has never been afraid to get their geek on when it comes to the nomenclature of brand-new discoveries.
Top Seven Terrifying Creatures
We’ve seen many creatures in the “Harry Potter” world – which ones do you find most terrifying?
“Harry Potter” and Mental Health Awareness Month – Part 1
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s look at the characters of “Harry Potter” and what mental illness they could represent.
Understanding “Dudley Demented”
What really happened 20 years ago in the mind of Dudley Dursley during the Dementor attack in Little Whinging?
Exploring animal cruelty and mistreatment in “Potter”
It’s a well-known fact that throughout the “Potter” series we’re introduced to a number of different animals, both “Muggle” and magical, each of which are uniquely portrayed by Rowling in their own way. In an interview with BBC Radio 4, Rowling expressed that she typically liked to derive many of these creatures from folklore and mythology, and many, even the seemingly “normal” ones, exemplify magical properties (think owls delivering mail). Further, though, I think it’s important to recognize that a lot of the different creatures in the “Potter” series haven’t necessarily been given happy endings, or stories for that matter.
