Whether they’re fighting Death Eaters, growing Mandrakes or riding on the back of a dragon, the witches of the wizarding world are an awe-inspiring bunch and deserve to be celebrated. Help us do ju…
Even though she had lost her son moments before (and must have been consumed by grief
Continuing our series of stray thoughts, this time, let’s ponder Snape’s life if he had been sorted into the same house as Lily.
Should Snape have never been sorted into Slytherin, he wouldn’t have spent nearly
When Ron joined Harry in his compartment on the Hogwarts Express, neither of them had any idea that they were sat next to their new best friend. But what if Ron hadn’t chosen that seat? We explore …
his parents, would have seen their pure-blood mania, would have seen Draco bully
It might feel disheartening to realise that you and your friends are in different Hogwarts houses. Surely that would mean you were incompatible? Nope! The houses are more similar than you think. To…
One thing we have learnt is that you can’t assume that you know exactly what someone
Is it possible to define Snape as a good or bad character? Or is he simply far too complicated?
have lived.
Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could see inside people’s minds? On second thoughts, probably not.
What do Professor Snape, Queenie Goldstein, Lord Voldemort and the Sorting Hat all have
First years at Hogwarts must take seven subjects, plus flying lessons. Based on likes, dislikes and personality traits, we make a few wizarding guesses about which subject would get you the most h…
Defence Against the Dark Arts would suit you if: • you have fast physical and mental
This week, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened launched worldwide, having already cast a spell on fans across mainland China. To celebrate the mobile game’s extended release, we spoke to Creative Director…
I’ve been on the project for a year and a half, but there have been some people who
Harry experienced plenty of interesting – and often dangerous – Care of Magical Creatures lessons. From Blast-Ended Skrewts to Flobberworms, we’ve ranked his lessons from most to least treacherous.
Any lesson where you have to escape from a group of large, rampaging, lobster-looking
It’s a given that Harry, Ron and Hermione would be at the top of our Christmas dinner guest list. Here are some of the other witches and wizards we’d like to share a wizard cracker with, and who we…
You may have to listen to Celestina Warbeck once the plates are magically cleared
