Today we’re thinking about the Professors of Hogwarts, and thought we’d take a look at one of our favourites – Hagrid.
much more physical than the other Professors, from carrying Christmas trees to hand-rearing
We know loads about a wizard’s fondness for Snitches, Bludgers and Quaffles. But how else do magical folk unwind?
On the other hand, some games (in particular children’s games) are enjoyed by both
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry discovers Dementors – and how they affect him more than his friends. Thankfully, his new Defence Against the Dark Arts professor gave him some wis…
When I was growing up, if I banged my knee or cut my hand, to stop myself from crying
While we all love Christmas, there’s no doubt that the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful, Brussel-sprouts stained time of the year too. If only we had a little magical …
Although, we might leave decorating the tree by hand – part of having the ability
Look, we know Poor Dudders wasn’t the ‘baby angel’ Aunt Petunia had him cut out to be, but this school bully did soften in his later years.
Then Dudley held out his large, pink hand.
From Riddikulus to Grimmauld Place, did you spot all these amusing moments of wordplay across the Harry Potter stories? From words with double meanings to historical puns, we’ve rounded up a few ou…
just don’t know) but did you know that ‘sinistra’ is also the Italian for left hand
Falsehoods, fibs, fabrications and fictions… but in the wizarding world, a lie sometimes isn’t all it seems to be.
Skeeter, for example, was fake news before it was even a thing, and on the other hand
When Newt Scamander and his case of magical creatures landed on American soil, he didn’t just usher in a brand-new film series for the Wizarding World, he also introduced a new breed of hero.
his knowledge and a cauldron’s worth of logic to solve the problems that are at hand
Discover the origins of Hogwarts and its founders: Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff and Rowena Ravenclaw.
Helga Hufflepuff on the other hand…
Philosopher’s Stone showed us that if there’s one thing Ron Weasley is good at, it’s wizard chess. But this skill actually reveals so much about Ron’s character.
He’s embarrassed about his hand-me-downs, overshadowed by his older brothers and
