When one thinks of Harry Potter, at least in the context of modern American culture, it is undeniable that the political left has cited this series of child-fantasy novels on a relatively frequent basis for use as a sort of literary cudgel against their partisan opponents. One need only look at 2016-era think pieces from […]

Under normal circumstances, it would be one of the most memorable moments of those students’ Hogwarts experiences, but alas, they have a basilisk in a wall, secret child army training, a person living on the back of another person’s head, etc.

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Along with the traditional Easter Egg, there is also the hunt bags that have everything you need to create the perfect and most memorable Easter. Beat the crowds and see the full MS Easter collection. MS Easter Collection: Belgian Milk Chocolate Floral Easter Egg- Belgian Milk Chocolate Floral Easter Egg. (MS) Created by the brand’s […]

It has since become one of the world’s most-loved fictional worlds with grown aldults still awaiting their letter from Hogwarts. Many of us grew up alongside Harry, Ron and Hermione, glued to the books and eagerly awaiting the cinema releases, while younger generations are only just discovering the magical world beyond Platform 9 3/4. Most of us […]

Through her Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling created a magical world championing acceptance and inclusivity. But the author’s controversial comments about the transgender community have alienated lifelong fans. This hour, we explore how fans have moved forward. We hear from Fandom Forward, formerly known as the Harry Potter Alliance. One Fandom Forward volunteer from New […]

A lot of things have changed since the Tony Award-winning play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” settled into San Francisco’s Curran Theater for an open-ended run in late 2019. First the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the show (and theaters in general) in March 2020. And when “Cursed Child” eventually started up again this January, […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA; “Vera Bradley” or the “Company”), a leading American bag and luggage company and iconic lifestyle brand, today debuted the Harry Potter™ + Vera Bradley Luna’s Medallion collection, a new limited-edition capsule collection in collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Fan favorite […]

Tom Felton, best known for portraying Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” film series, is “on the mend” after he collapsed Thursday at a celebrity golf tournament.  Ryder Cup celebrity showcase competitors including the actor, who was representing Europe, had just finished posing for photos on the 18th green at the conclusion of their match when […]

Spoilers ahead for both films and series Nicolas Flamel was a real person In the first book (and film) of the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – Sorcerer’s Stone in the US – Harry eats his first chocolate frog on the train to Hogwarts and discovers a ‘Famous Witch and Wizard’ card, which […]