Sadly, Harry’s dad died before he could really remember him, but that didn’t mean there weren’t others who took on a similar role. One that is often overlooked is Hagrid. We make the case for why h…
When Dumbledore asked Hagrid to hand him over so he could leave him with the Dursleys
There are more fantastic beasts out there than we can even comprehend… but which is best suited to your personality?
garden very quickly, and it’s always good to have some kind of pest control on hand
witch with a penchant for frills, kittens and carving words into her students’ hands
Detention with Umbridge – three words guaranteed to make the back of your hand itch
Witches and wizards are all well and good, but let’s not forget about the true stars of the Harry Potter books: the cats.
Witches and cats have gone hand in paw for centuries.
Since it’s the 1st September, we thought it would be an auspicious time to share some of the best international covers of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, with some thoughts and reflection…
Tapia In Alvaro Tapia’s wonderfully colourful cover, Harry, in Dudley’s baggy hand-me-downs
Sure, you get a wand, but would you miss your mobile phone? Here’s a few things about the wizarding world that may make us pause for thought if we finally did get our Hogwarts letters…
finally, I must tell you that this year, the third-floor corridor on the right-hand
As far as the Dursleys were concerned, Harry Potter was a nuisance from the day they found him on their doorstep. He was a catastrophe to be contained as much as possible.
They gave him Dudley’s hand-me-downs, made him live in a cupboard and thanks to them
Whether it’s warning you not to leave home on an empty stomach or making sure you are proud of who you are – we reckon the mums of the wizarding world would be full of parenting advice. Whether it’…
And as a mother, it doesn’t hurt to reach your hand out to someone who needs one
It’s been 20 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published, but the staff and students of Hogwarts still have things to teach us.
his name was disinterested and sneering, yet when they met again he extended the hand
Harry Potter might have ended the Battle of Hogwarts but he did it surrounded by heroes. Here’s ten inspirational moments of love and bravery from the battle that changed wizarding history for the …
‘Well, you can’t say fairer than that,’ said Fred, holding out his hand to Percy.
