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| Illustrated version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets |
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| Ron Weasley illustration |
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| Harry Potter illustration |
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| Draco Malfoy illustration |
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| Hermione Granger illustration |
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
The Illustrated Version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
I don't know about you guys, but ever since the illustrated version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released, I've been excited to see more. Fortunately, the illustrated version of the Chamber of Secrets was recently released so I got the opportunity to check it out. And let me tell you, was it awesome.
The colors that illustrator Jim Kay used were absolutely vibrant and really brought out some of the details that the Harry Potter movies missed. It was interesting to see another artist's interpretation of the Harry Potter World. At one point you even get to see Dobby's bare ass running down a hallway. There are pages upon pages of this amazing artwork. To get a closer peek, check out this video:
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Three New Harry Potter Books?!
Your humble blogger here has had a giant void in her heart since the Harry Potter series ended. Fortunately though, J.K. Rowling is going to refill it again. After learning about The Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts, I thought that would be the last we'd hear from the wizarding world for a while. However, I'm happy to have learned that Jo has released three new Harry Potter books (which are available as ebooks only). I don't know about you guys, but I am personally very excited about this.
Although these books are not specifically about Harry, they're bound to be a good read. These three books dive into the details of the lives of several favorite characters, including the detestable Dolores Umbridge and Gryffindor's Head of House, Minerva McGonagall. Each book is about 10, 000 words long.
The three books are entitled: Power, Politics, and Pesky Poltergeists, Heroism, Hardship, and Dangerous Hobbies, and Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide. The books are currently available for purchase.
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| The Harry Potter ebooks |
Although these books are not specifically about Harry, they're bound to be a good read. These three books dive into the details of the lives of several favorite characters, including the detestable Dolores Umbridge and Gryffindor's Head of House, Minerva McGonagall. Each book is about 10, 000 words long.
The three books are entitled: Power, Politics, and Pesky Poltergeists, Heroism, Hardship, and Dangerous Hobbies, and Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide. The books are currently available for purchase.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Harry Potter Fan and Employee Honored
On June 12, the United States was shaken by a terrible tragedy. Forty-nine people were murdered at a gay club in Orlando, Florida. Dozens more were wounded. A few of the people killed during the shooting were Harry Potter fans who worked at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. One of them was named Luis Vielma.
A stranger paid tribute to him in a very heart-felt way. He created a figure of Luis Vielma using Pop!'s online customization tool where anyone can create a design. He has no plans to sell the figure. He just wants to offer it to Vielma's friends and family.
In my opinion, this is a very kind way to remember Luis. Although I believe the other victims should be represented somehow, the fact that a figure of Vielma was created is a good way for his family and friends to remember him.
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| Luis Vielma |
In my opinion, this is a very kind way to remember Luis. Although I believe the other victims should be represented somehow, the fact that a figure of Vielma was created is a good way for his family and friends to remember him.
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Daniel Radcliffe Won't Be Seeing 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'
Although there is a whole new cast taking the places of some of the old cast members from the movies, many of us are undoubtedly wondering if any of the previous cast members will be queuing up to see the newest installment in the HP series, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Daniel Radcliffe had a bit to say on the matter. During a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Dan had this to say... "I want to see the show. I genuinely am intrigued and I;ve heard it's fantastic... I just feel like sitting in an audience of what for the most part - for the near future - will be very enthusiastic Harry Potter fans might be... not a relaxing way to see the show, I guess. So not for the time being."
Radcliffe went on to say that he thinks Jamie Parker (who will be playing the older version of Harry) is a great actor. "I'm very excited to see him playing me," he said. "And maybe a lot of questions can shift to him now. He can do all the Harry press!"
Personally I think that it is very thoughtful of Daniel Radcliffe not to see the show, even though he would like to. He's right in thinking that his appearance at the play will cause an uproar because avid Harry Potter fans are definitely going to be filling all of the seats for a long time. His appearance there, I think, would distract the audience from the fact that there is an entirely new cast and story.
Daniel Radcliffe had a bit to say on the matter. During a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Dan had this to say... "I want to see the show. I genuinely am intrigued and I;ve heard it's fantastic... I just feel like sitting in an audience of what for the most part - for the near future - will be very enthusiastic Harry Potter fans might be... not a relaxing way to see the show, I guess. So not for the time being."
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| Daniel Radcliffe |
Radcliffe went on to say that he thinks Jamie Parker (who will be playing the older version of Harry) is a great actor. "I'm very excited to see him playing me," he said. "And maybe a lot of questions can shift to him now. He can do all the Harry press!"
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| Daniel Radcliffe and Jamie Parker (the actor playing Harry in The Cursed Child) |
Personally I think that it is very thoughtful of Daniel Radcliffe not to see the show, even though he would like to. He's right in thinking that his appearance at the play will cause an uproar because avid Harry Potter fans are definitely going to be filling all of the seats for a long time. His appearance there, I think, would distract the audience from the fact that there is an entirely new cast and story.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
More Things That Have Happened in the Harry Potter Universe Since the Series Ended
1.) Harry and Ginny got married and had three children: James Sirius, Albus Severus, and Lily Luna.
2.) Ron and Hermione got married and had two children: Hugo and Rose Weasley.
3.) Draco Malfoy married Astoria Greengrass, younger sister of Daphne Greengrass. They had a child named Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy.
4.) After the death of his parents, Teddy Lupin was raised by Andromeda and Ted Tonks, his grandparents.
5.) George Weasley married fellow Gryffindor and Quidditch teammate Angelina Johnson. They had two children, Fred and Roxanne Weasley.
6.) Harry and Ron joined the Auror Department of the Ministry of Magic. Hermione became a high-ranking official of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
7.) Dementors are no longer used by the Ministry of Magic.
8.) Bill and Fleur Weasley's first child was born on the first anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts. She was named Victoire which means "victory" in French.
9.) Ginny Weasley became a profession Quidditch player. When she retired from Quidditch, she became the Quidditch correspondant of the Daily Prophet.
10.) Hermione went back to Hogwarts to complete her N.E.W.T.'s.
11.) Arthur Weasley eventually fixed Sirius' old motorcycle and gave it to Harry.
12.) Luna Lovegood married Rolf Scamander, the grandson of naturalist Newt Scamander. They had two children, named Lorcan and Lysander.
13.) Harry ensured that Snape's portrait was restored to its proper place in the Headmaster's office.
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| Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter, and their three children: Lily, James, and Albus. |
2.) Ron and Hermione got married and had two children: Hugo and Rose Weasley.
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| Fan art of Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley with their children Hugo and Rose. |
3.) Draco Malfoy married Astoria Greengrass, younger sister of Daphne Greengrass. They had a child named Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy.
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| Fan art of Draco Malfoy, Astoria Greengrass, and their son Scorpius |
4.) After the death of his parents, Teddy Lupin was raised by Andromeda and Ted Tonks, his grandparents.
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| Fan art of Teddy Lupin at his parents' gravestones. |
5.) George Weasley married fellow Gryffindor and Quidditch teammate Angelina Johnson. They had two children, Fred and Roxanne Weasley.
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| Fan art of Angelina Johnson, George Weasley, and their son Fred, and Fred Weasley's ghost |
6.) Harry and Ron joined the Auror Department of the Ministry of Magic. Hermione became a high-ranking official of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
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| Fan art of a pregnant Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Harry Potter |
7.) Dementors are no longer used by the Ministry of Magic.
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| Dementor fan art |
8.) Bill and Fleur Weasley's first child was born on the first anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts. She was named Victoire which means "victory" in French.
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| Fan art of a pregnant Fleur Delacour and Bill Weasley |
9.) Ginny Weasley became a profession Quidditch player. When she retired from Quidditch, she became the Quidditch correspondant of the Daily Prophet.
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| Fan art of Ginny Weasley as Chaser for the Holyhead Harpies |
10.) Hermione went back to Hogwarts to complete her N.E.W.T.'s.
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| Fan art of Hermione Granger |
11.) Arthur Weasley eventually fixed Sirius' old motorcycle and gave it to Harry.
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| Fan art of Hagrid with Sirius' motorcycle |
12.) Luna Lovegood married Rolf Scamander, the grandson of naturalist Newt Scamander. They had two children, named Lorcan and Lysander.
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| Fan art of Luna Lovegood and her children, Lorcan and Lysander |
13.) Harry ensured that Snape's portrait was restored to its proper place in the Headmaster's office.
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| Fan art of Severus Snape's portrait |
Thursday, June 2, 2016
13 Things That Have Happen in the HP Universe Since the Series Ended
Since the Harry Potter series ended, many of us have often wondered what has gone on in the wizarding world since the defeat of Lord Voldemort. Luckily, this blogger has found the answer to your heart's desire.
1.) Dolores Umbridge was arrested, interrogated, and imprisoned for crimes against Muggle-borns.
2.) The Resurrection Stone is now buried in the Forbidden Forest after being pressed into the ground by a centaur's hoof. It has not been rediscovered.
3.) Harry lost his ability to speak Parseltongue when Voldemort's soul fragment was destroyed.
4.) Viktor Krum fell in love with a woman back home in Bulgaria and they lived happily ever after.
5.) The Death Eater's Dark Marks eventually faded into a scar. It will not burn or hurt them ever again.
6.) The Quibbler has gone back to publishing articles about the lunatic fringe and is appreciated for its (unintentional) humor.
7.) The remaining Death Eaters were either killed or imprisoned in Azkaban for their crimes (excluding the Malfoys).
8.) Hagrid was still working at Hogwarts even in 2017, at the age of 88-years-old. He never married, however, he did have a relationship with a giantess.
9.) Harry would take his family to visit Dudley's whenever they were in the neighborhood (much to the dread of Albus, James, and Lily Potter).
10.) Nineteen years after the Battle of Hogwarts, the school was led by an entirely new headmaster as well as a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.
11.) Kinglsey Shacklebolt became the new Minister of Magic after the second wizarding war.
12.) Harry does not ever train to become an Animagus.
13.) At the end of the war, the Order of the Phoenix was disbanded once and for all.
1.) Dolores Umbridge was arrested, interrogated, and imprisoned for crimes against Muggle-borns.
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| Dolores Umbridge |
2.) The Resurrection Stone is now buried in the Forbidden Forest after being pressed into the ground by a centaur's hoof. It has not been rediscovered.
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| Marvolo Gaunt's ring |
3.) Harry lost his ability to speak Parseltongue when Voldemort's soul fragment was destroyed.
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| Harry Potter speaking Parseltongue to a snake in the Philospher's Stone |
4.) Viktor Krum fell in love with a woman back home in Bulgaria and they lived happily ever after.
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| Viktor Krum |
5.) The Death Eater's Dark Marks eventually faded into a scar. It will not burn or hurt them ever again.
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| The Dark Mark |
6.) The Quibbler has gone back to publishing articles about the lunatic fringe and is appreciated for its (unintentional) humor.
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| A copy of The Quibbler |
7.) The remaining Death Eaters were either killed or imprisoned in Azkaban for their crimes (excluding the Malfoys).
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| The Malfoy family and Bellatrix Lestrange |
8.) Hagrid was still working at Hogwarts even in 2017, at the age of 88-years-old. He never married, however, he did have a relationship with a giantess.
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| Hagrid |
9.) Harry would take his family to visit Dudley's whenever they were in the neighborhood (much to the dread of Albus, James, and Lily Potter).
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| Dudley Dursley and Harry Potter |
10.) Nineteen years after the Battle of Hogwarts, the school was led by an entirely new headmaster as well as a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.
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| Hogwarts castle |
11.) Kinglsey Shacklebolt became the new Minister of Magic after the second wizarding war.
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| Kingsley Shacklebolt |
12.) Harry does not ever train to become an Animagus.
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| Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone |
13.) At the end of the war, the Order of the Phoenix was disbanded once and for all.
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| The old Order of the Phoenix |
Monday, May 30, 2016
Hogwarts Mystery: Solved
Because there are so many Harry Potter fan theories floating around the internet, it only makes sense that some of them are actually true. This latest one explains something that never made much sense to Harry Potter fans. As you probably know if you pay close attention the the literary enchantress herself, Rowling said there were only 1000 students attending Hogwarts during Harry's time.
How is this possible? you may find yourself wondering. Fortunately, Tumblr user marauders4ever came up with a theory that could possibly explain it all. "What if there were less students in the Hogwarts Class of 1998 because the period when the other kids would have been conceived (1979-1981) was when Voldemort's reign of power was at its peak?" marauders4evr wrote. "Between the dozens of adults who joined the Order, the dozens of civilians that were killed in Death Eater raids, and the dozens of adults who didn't want to bring a child into the world.... It's entirely possible that was a baby drought for a few years in the wizarding world..."
My opinion: This seems like a pretty solid theory to me. How else would you be able to explain the fact that there were so few young witches and wizards coming of age to attend Hogwarts.
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| Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter |
How is this possible? you may find yourself wondering. Fortunately, Tumblr user marauders4ever came up with a theory that could possibly explain it all. "What if there were less students in the Hogwarts Class of 1998 because the period when the other kids would have been conceived (1979-1981) was when Voldemort's reign of power was at its peak?" marauders4evr wrote. "Between the dozens of adults who joined the Order, the dozens of civilians that were killed in Death Eater raids, and the dozens of adults who didn't want to bring a child into the world.... It's entirely possible that was a baby drought for a few years in the wizarding world..."
My opinion: This seems like a pretty solid theory to me. How else would you be able to explain the fact that there were so few young witches and wizards coming of age to attend Hogwarts.
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