Twenty-eight years after Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone first introduced readers to a world where three-headed dogs guard magical stones and house-elves iron their own ears as punishment, J.K. Rowling's menagerie of magical creatures continues to captivate audiences worldwide. But behind every Niffler's obsession with shiny objects and every Boggart's shape-shifting terror lies a … Continue reading Magical Creatures in Harry Potter: Folklore, Mythology, and Rowling’s Creations
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My Favorite Movies #64 – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 2001 Directed by Chris Columbus Netflix says... On his 11th birthday, orphaned Harry Potter learns he's a powerful wizard -- with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers, he uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths. … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #64 – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
20 Years with Harry Potter
This morning, I was perusing the old Twitter feed and came across this tweet from J.K. Rowling... 20 years ago? How can that be? I guess it makes sense. I graduated from Hogwarts high school 20 years ago. And according to J.K.'s timeline, the Battle of Hogwarts happened in 1998. Harry Potter and I are … Continue reading 20 Years with Harry Potter
The Confusing Middle 