The Schemes Behind the Spite: Why Voldemort Really Jinxed the DADA Job
Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers come and go, but why do they meet such terrible ends? Could the DADA jinx have another, more sinister purpose to it?
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Five Questionable Moments in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”
Today I continue my series on questionable moments with “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”.
Expecto Pedagogy! Examining the Effects of J.K. Rowling’s Teaching Experiences
Rereading the series as an educator reveals how much Rowling got right about teaching. This shouldn’t be a surprise since she was a teacher herself.
Why “Order of the Phoenix” Is the Best Book in the Series
People are really passionate about their love for “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” but in my experience, Potterheads are even more passionate about their dislike of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” Read to find out why I disagree!
If Hogwarts Were Run Like a University
In many ways, Hogwarts is quite similar to Muggle universities, but what if it were really run like one?
Is Ambition Bad?
The “Harry Potter” series is so often praised for powerful messages, but that doesn’t seem to be the case for the virtue of ambition.
Ranking the Cruelest “Harry Potter” Villains
Although there are a bunch of heroes in the “Harry Potter” universe, there are also a lot of villains too. Whom do you think is the cruelest?
Seven Times Fred and George Showed Us How to Deal with Problems
Fred and George Weasley are mostly known for their funny comebacks and hilarious pranks, but there is more to them than that. As they joke and laugh, they actually show us great ways to deal with problems.
Top Seven Nastiest Umbridge Moments
Dolores Umbridge is one of the worst characters in the series, and these are her top seven nastiest moments!
