Hogwarts

Illustration of the Harry Potter insignia.

The ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’ Special Is Spellbinding and Tactful

HBO Max recently released a reunion event celebrating the magical series, and long-time fans were delighted to see the main trio on their screens once more.…

January 9, 2022

Illustration of someone wearing the Sorting Hat in front of 4 flags representing each house

Sorting Hat Quizzes Undermine a Central Theme of the ‘Harry Potter’ Series

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

They may be fun, but they are missing an important question: Which house do you think you belong in?…

June 28, 2021

Hufflepuffs Don’t Get the Validation They Deserve

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

They are usually the punchline of Hogwarts, but here’s why they are actually amazing.…

January 26, 2021

#BlackHogwarts Was Trending on Twitter and Even J.K. Rowling Loved It

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

After a series of tweets imagining an all-black wizarding world went viral, the hilarious hashtag #BlackHogwarts has caught the eye of the novels’ author.…

January 20, 2018