My favourite character growing up was easily Hermione. While I’ve since come to identify with other characters too, Hermione continues to remain one of the characters I most relate to. The most obvious commonality is our love of books, but I can relate to Hermione’s struggle to fit in, her Read more…
Read the transcript below: Despite the popularity of the Harry Potter films, there were many who felt Ginny Weasley was done dirty. They noted that, in comparison to her book counterpart, the version depicted in the films felt like a different character. Stooping to tie Harry’s shoe, and offering him Read more…
Read the transcript below: Neville is one of the most inspiring characters in the series – not because he’s powerful or smart or even funny, but because he’s so painfully ordinary. Neville is a late bloomer. In the beginning of the series, he is bullied, clumsy, and awkward. He doesn’t Read more…
Read the transcript below: The Harry Potter series has given us countless characters to love, hate, laugh at, and root for. However, out of this colourful cast, Luna manages to stand out. On the surface, it’s easy to love her for her quirks and the odd clothing choices she makes, Read more…
The world of Hogwarts is magical in most cases, but for those who aren’t human the wizarding world can be a terrifying, even dangerous, place. Animals are placed in an especially vulnerable position. Whether Wizard or Muggle, humans have a bad habit of using animals for experimentation and convenience—a misdemeanor Read more…
As a self proclaimed bookworm, I feel it is my duty to highlight the pitfalls of reading. Reading is great for you—for the most part. It exercises your brain, encourages you to think, gives you a sense of belonging, and makes you feel good. However, what if I told you Read more…
The names used in Harry Potter are more than catchy monikers. Many of the names, including those used for minor characters, have special meanings. Some are layered in meaning, while others describe the personality a character has, such as Dumbledore’s tendency to pace about his office murmuring to himself. This Read more…
When Rowling announced that Dumbledore was gay, it created no short amount of controversy. It remains a debated topic to this day, with people arguing for and against Dumbledore being gay. Some pointed out that Dumbledore showed signs of being straight, such as him blushing when speaking with Madam Pomfrey Read more…
There are plenty of book series which had a promising first entry, only to fizzle out as the sequels were published. Characters become dry, places remain unchanged, and, ultimately, the story’s plot lines become contrived, because there’s nothing fresh for the author to work with. Plots stop revolving around the Read more…
The world of Harry Potter has an especially colourful cast. Whether it be the heroes friends, their adversaries, or those who sit somewhere in between, each character is unforgettable. Fans have those they love (and those they love to hate), but among those most cherished is one girl who Harry Read more…