How Hogwarts Failed One of Its Own
“Help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.” But what about everyone else? Did Hogwarts fail its own?
Tagged: morality
Hermione’s Moral Development: From Good Girl to Activist
Hermione may start out as a teacher’s pet, but over time, she learns to break the rules in order to protect not only her friends but also the wider wizarding community.
Harry Potter and the Occult
This is a research paper defending Harry Potter from the people who think it leads to the Occult.
Two Shades of Dark
What is “Dark Magic?” What is a “Dark Wizard?” A careful reading of the first five “Harry Potter” books shows that J.K. Rowling uses the word “Dark” to mean two rather different things; I believe that the difference will play an important role in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and Book 7.
