Red hair and a talented wizard? You must be a Weasley

It’s been over 27 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was released, and the magic hasn’t worn off one bit. Somehow, this story about “the boy who lived” has lived on in the hearts of fans across the globe, and it still manages to feel fresh, funny, and just as relevant today. Whether you’re a lifelong Gryffindor, a misunderstood Slytherin, or someone who secretly hopes for a Hogwarts letter well into adulthood (no shame), the Potter fandom is alive, thriving, and, most importan…

I’ve been waiting patiently—well, as patiently as a Harry Potter fan can—for my kids to be old enough to dive into the Wizarding World. And by “patiently,” I mean I’ve already bought the entire book series, the illustrated editions, and a stash of house scarves, just waiting for the moment I can casually suggest, “Hey, why don’t we read Harry Potter together? ” Of course, it’ll be a completely selfless suggestion—totally not for me, right? Until that magical day arrives, I’ll keep revisiting th…

Pick a redhead, any redhead

Have you ever worked on something for years? I mean really poured your heart and soul into it, giving it all you've got. I can tell you that, personally, I have been working on a book for the past several years and I am nearly finished. But now I am absolutely terrified of actually showing it to anyone because after putting so much work into it, I don't think I could handle any kind of rejection. It would be devastating! Well, think about J.K. Rowling , who worked on the first book for over fiv…

Have you ever worked on something for years? I mean really poured your heart and soul into it, giving it all you've got. I can tell you that, personally, I have been working on a book for the past several years and I am nearly finished. But now I am absolutely terrified of actually showing it to anyone because after putting so much work into it, I don't think I could handle any kind of rejection. It would be devastating! Well, think about J.K. Rowling , who worked on the first book for over fiv…

'Voldy is the only one who cares about Harry's Hogwarts education'

Just like any other Potterhead , I sometimes dream of living in the magical world that J.K. Rowling dreamed up. But unlike many Potterheads, I do not dream about meeting Harry, Ron, or Hermione; those three spell nothing but trouble. In fact, I'm not even sure I want to be a student at Hogwarts since I don't believe I would last one day in that troll-infested, cursed, and constantly endangered castle. I mean, every year it seems like something new is trying to kill the students, whether it's a…

The Chosen One?

Just like any other Potterhead , I sometimes dream of living in the magical world that J.K. Rowling dreamed up. But unlike many Potterheads, I do not dream about meeting Harry, Ron, or Hermione; those three spell nothing but trouble. In fact, I'm not even sure I want to be a student at Hogwarts since I don't believe I would last one day in that troll-infested, cursed, and constantly endangered castle. I mean, every year it seems like something new is trying to kill the students, whether it's a…

Some say these are actually cold takes

Have you ever worked on something for years? I mean really poured your heart and soul into it, giving it all you've got. I can tell you that, personally, I have been working on a book for the past several years and I am nearly finished. But now I am absolutely terrified of actually showing it to anyone because after putting so much work into it, I don't think I could handle any kind of rejection. It would be devastating! Well, think about J.K. Rowling , who worked on the first book for over fiv…

The Cursed Child we deserved

Harry Potter and the Minor Details

We have Quidditch! We finally have Quidditch! Okay, maybe it's not an Olympic sport yet, like I've been suggesting, but at least we finally got the long-awaited Quidditch update for Hogwarts Legacy . By the way, I don't care if you're not a gamer or don't own a console—if you're a Harry Potter fan, you owe it to yourself to play this game. It is so much better than it has any right to be. I thought these types of games were supposed to be shameless cash grabs, not an immersive simulation of the…

The only responsible adult in the wizarding world is Hermione