Re-reading the first Harry Potter book sheds some new light on a few old phrases…
he’d find himself tempted by the Hallows once more, as evidenced by his damaged 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
We all know that Expelliarmus is Harry Potter’s trademark spell, but why did The Boy Who Lived develop such an affinity for the disarming spell?
important distinction for Harry, who had learned so much about Voldemort and seen first-hand
Dean Thomas was a seriously underrated character, and actually could have had a much bigger storyline than we saw. Find out his secret history…
over the top of Ginny’s head to see Dean Thomas holding a shattered glass in his 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
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…
Today we’re examining Harry’s nemesis, Draco Malfoy. Spoilers abound…
champion with powers to rival Voldemort’s, that make Draco initially extend the hand
When you think about your perfect partner, what springs to mind? Is kindness at the top of your wish list? Or is great conversation more important to you? We’ve come up with who would be your soulm…
Having someone on hand to make you one whenever you felt like it, of course.
Award-winning artist and storyteller Emily Gravett speaks with us to celebrate the launch of new Quidditch Through the Ages Illustrated Edition. From broom-making to ancient tapestries, here’s how …
, ‚I’ve got to learn how to do use hand-lettering!‘
