Harry Potter: Exploring Identity and Belonging Through Half-Blood Characters

In the rich tapestry of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world, few aspects offer as compelling a lens into themes of identity and belonging as the complex lives of half-blood characters. These witches and wizards, born of both magical and Muggle heritage, navigate a world where blood status carries deep social implications, even as their growing numbers … Continue reading Harry Potter: Exploring Identity and Belonging Through Half-Blood Characters

My Favorite Movies #51 – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 2004 Directed by Alfonso Cuarón Quick Synopsis... In his third year at Hogwart's, Harry faces extreme danger yet again when Voldemort sympathizer Sirius Black escapes from prison to hunt down Harry. In a bid for help, Harry turns to sympathetic Professor Lupin -- but will it be enough? Have … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #51 – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban