“Harry Potter” Mystery: Do Wizards’ Brains Work Differently Than Muggles’?

Whether you’re a die-hard Harry Potter fan or just know a little bit about the series, like if you’re just starting to read the books or watch the films, you might notice how different wizards and witches are from muggles (non-magical people). This could be due to the International Statute of Secrecy, where magicians mustContinue reading ““Harry Potter” Mystery: Do Wizards’ Brains Work Differently Than Muggles’?”

“Harry Potter” Mystery: How Could Almost Every 6th Year Turn 17 by April in “The Half-Blood Prince?”

Everyone who is familiar with “Harry Potter” knows that a young wizard or witch can start Hogwarts when he or she is 11 and is expected to attend 7 years there. That means that by the time a student reaches his or her 6th year, he or she will turn 17 either during the school yearContinue reading ““Harry Potter” Mystery: How Could Almost Every 6th Year Turn 17 by April in “The Half-Blood Prince?””

The 7 Unique Questions I Have About “Harry Potter”

I am not making up the fact that the number 7 plays an important part in the Harry Potter series. People have said it many times. There are 7 books in the main series, 7 Weasley siblings, 7 years at Hogwarts, 7 players per Quidditch team, and 7 horcruxes. Anyway, here are 7 unique questionsContinue reading “The 7 Unique Questions I Have About “Harry Potter””

“Harry Potter” Mystery: Does J.K. Rowling Really Know What 20-Somethings Look Like?

I bet you are not surprised by my question. A lot of the adults in the Harry Potter universe are portrayed as much older – at least by 10 years, if not, more. The most obvious ones are Harry’s parents, Lily and James. If you have read or watched either seventh installment (part 1 inContinue reading ““Harry Potter” Mystery: Does J.K. Rowling Really Know What 20-Somethings Look Like?”

“Harry Potter” Mystery: How Have No Muggles Felt Sorry for Harry When the Dursleys Abused Him?

For 10 years, from right after his parents’ deaths and until his 11th birthday, apparently nobody was nice to Harry, not even outside his home. His abuse was overlooked over at school and he was always bullied. Even the teachers didn’t seem to do a thing about it. I know Harry was born in 1980,Continue reading ““Harry Potter” Mystery: How Have No Muggles Felt Sorry for Harry When the Dursleys Abused Him?”

Unpopular “Harry Potter” Opinion: Harry Was Not Really Safe with the Dursleys

If you’re a Harry Potter fan, this may sound odd to you. And you might disagree with me. But unlike other fans, I don’t think Harry was exactly the safest with his blood relatives, especially due to how horribly they treated him. Yes, he had to live there because of the protection that would keepContinue reading “Unpopular “Harry Potter” Opinion: Harry Was Not Really Safe with the Dursleys”