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Harry Potter Glossary ⚡

• Aberforth Dumbledore Abeforth Dumbledore was a British wizard and the brother of the Headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore. Abeforth owned the Hog's Head pub in Hogsmeade.
• Abernathy Abernathy was an official at the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA) and was later a follower of the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald. He was an American wizard.
• Accio Accio, or the Summoning Charm, is a spell in the Harry Potter universe used to summon objects towards the one who is casting it. It is beneficial for summoning any object that is out of one's reach.
• Achilles Tolliver Achilles Tolliver was an Auror who worked for the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA). He was an American wizard.
• Acid Pops Acid Pops are a type of sweet in the magical world that are similar to lollipops from the real world. They are known to literally burn a hole in the tongue of the person eating them.
• Aconite Aconite, also known as Monkshood or Wolfsbane is a plant with several healing properties. This plant was also found in the muggle world.
• Acromantula Acromantulas are huge magical spiders native to the dense forests of places like Borneo. They are known to have eight eyes, and eight legs, which are black, hairy and gigantic in size.
• Adrian Pucey Adrian Pucey was a British wizard and student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He played as a chaser for the Slytherin Quidditch team.
• Albert Runcorn Albert Runcorn was a British wizard and an important employee in the British Ministry of Magic during the Pius Thicknesse administration.
• Alchemy Alchemy is a discipline in the Harry Potter Universe which studied the properties of the four basic elements and used them to create valuable substances.
• Alecto Carrow Alecto Carrow was a British witch and a Death Eater who was a follower of Lord Voldemort. She was the sister of Amycus Carrow.
• Alohomora Alohomora, also known as the Unlocking Charm is a spell used by wizards and witches in the Harry Potter universe to open a lock. It is first seen when Hermione uses it to open the lock on a door to escape the caretaker, Argus Filch.
• Alphard Black Alphard Black was a British wizard from the pure-blooded family of the Blacks. He was disowned by the family eventually, possibly because he left his inheritance for Sirius Black, his nephew.
• Amos Diggory Amos Diggory was a British wizard and the father of the Triwizard Champion Cedric Diggory who died during the final championship task.
• Amycus Carrow Amycus Carrow was a British dark wizard and one of the Death Eaters of Lord Voldemort. He was also a professor for the Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts from 1997 to 1998.
• Andromeda Tonks Andromeda Tonks was a British Witch who studied in Hogwarts. Her father was Cygnus Black, an important member of the Black family. Her mother was Druella Black (née Rosier). She is known mainly for being the mother of the Auror Nymphadora Tonks in the Harry Potter series.
• Angelina Johnson Angelina Johnson was a British witch and student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was from the Gryffindor house and was a member of the Gryffindor Quidditch team.
• Animagus An Animagus is a witch or wizard who could take the form of an animal at will and come back to the human form whenever needed.
• Anthony Goldstein Anthony Goldstein was a British half-blood wizard who attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1991 to 1998. He was a member of the Ravenclaw house.
• Antioch Peverell Antioch Peverell was a wizard who is said to have lived in the eleventh century. He was one of the three brothers around whom the mythical Tale of the Three Brothers was built upon.
• Antipodean Opaleye The Antipodean Opaleye was a type of dragon from New Zealand. It is eventually said to have moved to Australia due to a lack of territory in New Zealand.
• Antonin Dolohov Antonin Dolohov was a Death Eater and a dangerous dark wizard responsible for the deaths of many wizards and witches, including Remus Lupin, Gideon Prewett, and Fabian Prewett.
• Aparecium Aparecium, or the Revealing Charm, was a spell in the Harry Potter universe that revealed messages written with secret ink or invisible ink.
• Apparition The act of apparating or apparition is a means of transport through which magical beings teleport from one point in space to another with the help of magic.
• Arithmancy Arithmancy was a magical discipline in the wizarding world that dealt with the study of the magical properties of numbers.
• Armand Malfoy Armand Malfoy was the first wizard with the Malfoy surname to come to Great Britain. He arrived in Great Britain around the time of the Norman Invasion.
• Armando Dippet Professor Armando Dippet was an English wizard who was born in the year 1637 and lived until 1992. He was the headmaster of Hogwarts in the mid-twentieth century.
• Arthur Weasley Arthur Weasley was a British wizard and most notably the father of Ron Weasley, Ginny Weasley and the other Weasley siblings. He is one of the most important characters in the Harry Potter series.
• Astoria Greengrass Astoria Malfoy (née Greengrass) was a Pure-blood witch who was married to Draco Malfoy and was the mother of Scorpius Malfoy. She died in 2019 due to a blood curse.
• Astronomy Astronomy is a discipline taught in the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Like Muggle Astronomy, this discipline deals with the study of stars and the skies.
• Astronomy Tower The Astronomy Tower in the Harry Potter series is a part of Hogwarts Castle. Students used it to study the skies and the movements of the stars and planets.
• Audrey Weasley Audrey Weasley was a Muggle and the wife of the wizard Percy Weasley. Audrey Weasley was born in Great Britain and married Percy after he graduated from Hogwarts.
• Auror Aurors are elite ministry officials assigned with the task of catching dark wizards and preventing dark magic and any other magical crimes.
• Azkaban Azkaban was a large establishment that served as a high-security prison for the magical community of Britain. Living in Azkaban was considered very scary and dangerous as it was guarded by strange creatures called Dementors.
• Basilisk A Basilisk is a giant snake and a magical beast that is mainly associated with the dark arts and dark wizards.
• Bat-Bogey Hex The Bat-Bogey Hex is a hex used to turn the bogies of the victim of the curse into bats and make them fly out of their nose, thereby causing them discomfort.
• Bathilda Bagshot Bathilda Bagshot was a celebrated historian, witch and author in the world of magic in the Harry Potter series. She was the author of "A History of Magic", a prescribed textbook in Hogwarts.
• Beater A beater is a member of a Quidditch team assigned with the task of beating the Bludgers towards the players of the opponent team and protecting their players from Bludgers.
• Beauxbatons Academy of Magic Beauxbatons Academy of Magic is a school for wizards and witches located in the Pyrenees Mountains in Southern France.
• Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans is an assortment of sweets equivalent to muggle jellybeans. However, these beans are of almost every flavour imaginable.
• Bezoar A bezoar is a hard stone-like substance usually found lodged in the stomach of a goat. It is used extensively in the Harry Potter universe to make antidotes for a wide variety of toxins and poisons.
• Black Forest The Black Forest is a forest in Germany in the Harry Potter universe known to be a dwelling for vampires and many other magical creatures.
• Blast-Ended Skrewts Blast-Ended Skrewts are rare magical creatures that grow up to ten feet long. They are hybrids of Manticores and Fire Crabs and were first bred by Hagrid for the Triwizard Tournament.
• Blood Blisterpod Blood Blisterpod is believed to be a pod that is an essential ingredient in Nosebleed Nougat, although many also believe that Blood Blisterpod is synonymous with Nosebleed Nougat, which is a sweet manufactured by the Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes.
• Blood-Flavoured Lollipop Blood-flavoured lollipops were a sweet sold in Honeydukes Sweet Shop in Hogsmeade. They were available in the 'unusual tastes' section of Honeydukes sweetshop in Hogsmeade and tasted like blood.
• Bludger A Bludger was the ball used in the game of Quidditch to be hit onto the players of the opponent teams. Beaters specifically hit Bludgers in a game with the help of a club.
• Boggart A Boggart is a shape-shifting being that took the form of one's worst fear immediately after being encountered. Its true form was unknown as it would always shift its shape as soon as it encountered someone.
• Borgin and Burkes Borgin and Burkes is an antique dealing shop in Knockturn Alley, known for its wide range of Dark Magical items and several heirlooms and artefacts of renown.
• Bouncing Bulbs Bouncing Bulbs were plants in the magical world of Harry Potter that bounced around if not held tightly.
• Bowtruckle Bowtruckles are magical beings which resemble a plant in most ways but are mobile and active in their natural habitat. Bowtruckles are found residing in trees and are said to guard them against anyone who threatens their survival.
• Broomstick Servicing Kit The Broomstick Servicing Kit was an assortment of items and tools used to service flying broomsticks in the magical world of Harry Potter.
• Brutus Malfoy Brutus Malfoy was a wizard who lived in the 1600s. He was from the Pure-blood Malfoy family and edited Warlock at War, a popular anti-Muggle magazine.
• Bubble-head Charm The Bubble-head Charm is a charm cast by a wizard or witch usually upon themselves, to help them breathe underwater by creating a bubble-like structure around their face that prevents water from entering.
• Bubotuber The Bubotuber was a magical plant that like a potato, grew as a tuber. The part that grew outside the ground resembled a thick large black slug.
• Buckbeak Buckbeak was a Hippogriff in the Harry Potter universe who was taken care of by Hagrid until he was wrongfully accused of being violent by Lucius Malfoy.
• Bulbadox Powder Bulbadox Powder is a magical product sold in joke shops of the magical world that would cause boils or blisters on the skin of someone who came in contact with it.
• Butterbeer Butterbeer is an alcoholic beverage available in the Harry Potter universe that is especially seen in The Three Broomsticks, a popular inn in Hogsmeade.
• Caradoc Dearborn Caradoc Dearborn was a British wizard and a member of the original Order of the Phoenix. He fought against Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters in the First Wizarding War.
• Cassandra Trelawney Cassandra Trelawney was a gifted Seer who was highly celebrated and renowned in the wizarding community. She was also the great-great-grandmother of Sybill Trelawney, the Divination professor at Hogwarts.
• Centaur Centaurs were magical beings in the Harry Potter series known to have the head, torso and arms of a human and the rest of the body including legs of a horse. They were particularly talented in Divination.
• Charity Burbage Charity Burbage was a British witch and the Professor of Muggle Studies at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
• Chaser A Chaser is a player in a Quidditch team responsible for shooting the Quaffle through the hoops. "Chaser" is also the Quidditch position that the Chaser plays.
• Cockroach Clusters Cockroach Clusters were a type of confectionary made from cockroaches and made to look like peanuts. They were sold in sweet shops especially Honeydukes Sweetshop at Hogsmeade.
• Colin Creevey Colin Creevey was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was a Muggle-born wizard. He was very fond of Harry Potter and was an ardent fan of his.
• Cornish Pixie Cornish Pixies were magical beasts with a proclivity for immense mischief and annoyance to anyone who came across them. They were bright blue in colour and very small in size.
• Corvinus Gaunt Corvinus Gaunt was a Pure-blood British wizard who lived in the 18th century. He was responsible for concealing the entirety of the Chamber of Secrets and leaving its entrances intact during the new pipeline placement in Hogwarts.
• Crookshanks Crookshanks was the name of Hermione Granger's pet cat. She found him at the beginning of her third year when the trio had gone to the Magical Menagerie pet shop.
• Cruciatus Curse The Cruciatus Curse is one of the three Unforgivable Curses which is banned from use by the Ministry of Magic. It is a very painful curse to experience as it tortures the person undergoing it both mentally and physically.
• Cygnus Black I Cygnus Black was a British Pure-blooded wizard who was born into the Black family. He lived in the Nineteenth century and was married to Ella Max.
• Dark Mark The Dark Mark was the emblem or symbol used by Lord Voldemort. It was used frequently as a call for his Death Eaters to assemble somewhere, or even as a victory mark when some gruesome crime had been committed.
• Department of Magical Law Enforcement The Department of Magical Law Enforcement was the largest department in the Ministry of Magic. It dealt with lawmaking and the upkeeping of wizarding laws and regulations.
• Dilys Derwent Dilys Derwent was a decorated British witch known for her tenure as the Headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was also a healer at St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries.
• Diricawl A diricawl is a flightless magical bird with a plump body and fluffy feathers. It is known as a dodo by Muggles who believe it to be extinct.
• Dominique Weasley Dominique Weasley was the younger daughter of Bill and Fleur Weasley (neé Delacour). She was part Veela from her mother's side and was the sister of Victoire Weasley and Louis Weasley.
• Dorcas Meadowes Dorcas Meadowes was a British witch and an essential member of the Order of the Phoenix during the First Wizarding War. She helped the order fight Lord Voldemort during his initial rise to power.
• Doxy A doxy was a small and magical creature similar to a fairy. Doxies were also known as biting fairies as they bit people if in contact.
• Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus is the motto of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It is a Latin phrase which translates to "Never tickle a sleeping dragon".
• Draught of Living Death The Draught of Living Death is one of the most potent potions strong enough to put someone to sleep perpetually. It is prepared through a very arduous process and requires skills to master preparation.
• Eileen Prince Eileen Prince (later Eileen Snape) was a Pure-blooded witch and the mother of Severus Snape. She was married to Tobias Snape who was a Muggle and the father of Severus Snape.
• Ekrizdis Ekrizdis was a dark wizard who lived in the fifteenth century. He is believed to be the first inhabitant of Azkaban, which later became a prison to hold criminals from the magical world.
• Elixir of Life The Elixir of Life was a potion that gifted its drinker immortality as long as they kept drinking it at regular intervals. It was made with the help of the Philosopher's Stone.
• Erumpent Erumpents are large magical beasts which resemble the rhinoceros from the Muggle world. Erumpents are endemic to the African continent and can grow up to several times the size of a hippopotamus.
• Euphemia Potter Euphemia Potter was a British witch and wife of Fleamont Potter. She was the mother of James Potter and the paternal grandmother of Harry Potter.
• Firebolt The Firebolt was one of the fastest flying broomsticks of its time. It was a racing broom created by Randolph Spudmore in the year 1993.
• Frank Bryce Frank Bryce was a Muggle gardener and a caretaker of the Riddle house in Little Hangleton. He was accused of the murder of Tom Riddle Sr and his parents.
• Godric Gryffindor Godric Gryffindor was a wizard and was among the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The Gryffindor house was named after him in his honour.
• Golden Snitch The Golden Snitch is the smallest ball among the three balls used during Quidditch, the other two being the Quaffle and the Bludger.
• Gringotts Bank The Gringotts Wizarding Bank is one of the most popular landmarks in Magical London. It was a bank for witches and wizards in Great Britain.
• Griphook Griphook worked at the Gringotts Wizarding Bank building at Diagon Alley. He was a goblin and was very helpful to the trio in finding one of the Horcruxes.
• Hannah Abbott Hannah Abbott was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was sorted into the Hufflepuff house and joined Hogwarts in the same year as Harry Potter.
• Harry Potter Harry Potter is probably one of the bravest characters to ever exist in the history of children's literature. Despite being brought up in a non-magic family for a major period of his early life, Harry went on to defeat one of the strongest dark wizards to ever have lived.
• Hermione Granger Hermione Granger is one of the brightest and most talented students Hogwarts has ever seen and is a very close friend of Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley.
• Hippogriff Hippogriffs are magical beasts in the Harry Potter universe that resembled both an eagle and a horse through their distinct bodily features.
• Hogsmeade Hogsmeade is a small village in Britain where the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is situated. It is an all-wizarding village, and Muggles have no access to it.
• Hogwarts Great Hall The Great Hall was the main area of assembly for all the members residing in Hogwarts Castle. It was situated beyond the Entrance Hall behind a large door which opened into it.
• Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter is a global phenomenon. The school of Hogwarts is the setting for the majority of the Harry Potter books and movies. We take a closer look at Hogwarts here.
• Invisibility Cloak The Invisibility Cloak that Harry Potter possesses is a very ancient magical object that is considered along with the Resurrection Stone and the Elder Wand to comprise the Deathly Hallows.
• Jacob Kowalski Jacob Kowalski was a Polish-born American baker who lived in New York in the 1920s. He accidentally met Newt Scamander, the magizoologist and wizard, and was introduced to the world of magic soon after.
• James Sirius Potter James Sirius Potter was the eldest son of Harry Potter and Ginny Potter (née Weasley). He was named after his paternal grandfather James Potter and his best friend, Sirius Black.
• Kneazle A Kneazle is a magical being, specifically a beast that closely resembles cats found in the Muggle world. Kneazles had slight distinctions in appearance from cats especially because of their pointy ears.
• Legilimens A legilimens was a person who practised the art of Legilimency. Legilimency was the branch of magic that dealt with sifting through the layers of thought inside a person's mind and extracting useful information from it.
• Lily Luna Potter Lily Luna Potter was the youngest and only daughter of Harry Potter and Ginny Potter (née Weasley). She was around two years younger than Albus Severus Potter and four years younger than James Sirius Potter.
• Lord Voldemort Lord Voldemort was a dark wizard and the prime antagonist of the Harry Potter series. He was born Tom Riddle but changed his name to Lord Voldemort as he gained power.
• Ludo Bagman Ludovic "Ludo" Bagman was a British Wizard, Quidditch player and the Head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports in the Ministry of Magic.
• Maledictus A Maledictus was a woman in the wizarding world who was cursed with a blood curse that made her permanently transform into a creature after the curse was complete.
• Mandrake Mandrakes are magical plants that grow underground in the Harry Potter universe. They are used to treat people who are petrified. The cry of the Mandrake is considered fatal for anyone who hears it.
• Marauder's Map The Marauder's Map was a map that was capable of revealing almost all the details surrounding Hogwarts castle including the names of the people and their positions within the castle.
• Marcus Belby Marcus Belby was a wizard and a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1990 to 1997. He was sorted into Ravenclaw House.
• Marcus Flint Marcus Flint was a student of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He joined Hogwarts in the year 1987 and was sorted into Slytherin House.
• Marietta Edgecombe Marietta Edgecombe was a British witch and a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was sorted into the Ravenclaw house.
• Marvolo Gaunt Marvolo Gaunt was one of the last descendants of Salazar Slytherin and the father of Merope and Morfin Gaunt. He was also the grandfather of Tom Riddle who later became Lord Voldemort.
• Mary Macdonald Mary MacDonald was a British witch and a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was sorted into the Gryffindor house and went to Hogwarts the same time as Lily Evans.
• Ministry of Magic The Ministry of Magic is the governing body of magic in Great Britain and is responsible for the administrative requirements of its citizens in magical Britain.
• Mirror of Erised The Mirror of Erised was a magical item that was capable of very strong magic. It showed someone their innermost desires as they stood in front of it.
• Morfin Gaunt Morfin Gaunt was a British wizard and a Parseltongue born to the Gaunt family which was from the ancestral line of Salazar Slytherin. Morfin was the son of Marvolo Gaunt, brother of Merope Gaunt and uncle of Lord Voldemort.
• Mudblood Mudblood is a very offensive term used to refer to people in the wizarding world who were born to muggle parents or had some muggle connections. It was widely used by pure-blood supremacy enthusiasts who continued to insult their fellow muggle-born wizards and witches with this term.
• Muggle Muggles are non-magic people who form the majority of the population in the world. Unlike wizards and witches in the Harry Potter Universe, Muggles have no magical abilities.
• Nearly Headless Nick Nearly Headless Nick or Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington was a wizard who lived in the fifteenth century but was beheaded and later remained as a ghost in Hogwarts.
• Neville Longbottom Neville Longbottom was a British Wizard who was one of the close friends and allies of Harry Potter. Despite being considered a very meek and timid boy, he rose to the occasion and was crucial in ending Lord Voldemort's reign.
• Niffler The Niffler is a magical animal from the Harry Potter universe that resembles a platypus. It is known for its constant attraction to shiny things which makes it very useful in treasure hunting.
• Occamy An Occamy was a winged, two-legged serpentine magical beast with plumes. It could grow up to fifteen feet and could change its size based on its surroundings.
• Occlumency Occlumency was the magical art of preventing one's mind from being open to interpretation through Legilimency. It was very difficult to master and required several years of practice to become an expert.
• Panju Weasley Panju Weasley was the son of Ron Weasley and Padma Patil in an alternate reality which was a result of Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy using the Time Turner. Panju was a British Wizard and a student of Hogwarts.
• Parseltongue Parseltongue is the language used by wizards and witches to converse with snakes and other serpents-like creatures. It was mostly associated with Dark Wizards.
• Penelope Clearwater Penelope Clearwater was a British Muggle-born or Half-blooded witch and a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1987 to 1994. She was sorted into Ravenclaw house.
• Pensieve A Pensieve was a remarkable magical item that could store and help review the memories of a person. It could show one's memories with great precision and allow the user to witness the event that the memory is of.
• Percival Dumbledore Percival Dumbledore was a British Wizard and the father of the famous Headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore. He was the husband of Kendra Dumbledore.
• Petrificus Totalus Petrificus Totalus, or the Full-Body Binding Curse, is a spell that is used to neutralise its victims, making it impossible for them to move. This spell causes temporary paralysis.
• Phyllida Spore Phyllida Spore was a famous Herbologist who lived in the Fifteenth Century and is credited with her famous treatise 'One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi' which is used as a textbook of Herbology at Hogwarts.
• Polyjuice Potion Polyjuice Potion is a potion in the Harry Potter books that allows its drinker to disguise themselves into another person. It was a very effective disguising agent until its effects wore off.
• The Potter Family Harry Potter's family, also known as the Potter Family is a reputed family of wizards and witches in the magical world of Harry Potter.
• Pygmy Puff Pygmy Puffs were specially bred Puffskiens which were sold in the Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, the joke shop that Fred and George Weasley ran.
• Qilin A Qilin was a magical beast in the Harry Potter universe that was a cross between a dragon and a horse. It had special abilities like precognition, which allowed it to predict the future.
• Queenie Goldstein Queenie Goldstein was an American witch and a highly skilled Legilimens by birth. She was the younger sister of the American Auror Tina Goldstein.
• Rabastan Lestrange Rabastan Lestrange was a British wizard, a dark wizard and a Death Eater who followed Lord Voldemort. He was the brother of Rodolphus Lestrange and the brother-in-law of Bellatrix Lestrange.
• Red Caps Red Caps were small dwarfish beings that lived in places where human blood was more likely to be found. They lived mostly in the crevices of battlegrounds and places where blood had been shed.
• Re'em Re'ems are magical animals that are similar to giant Ox. They were endemic to the forests of the Far Eastern regions like China and Japan and to North America.
• Riddikulus Riddikulus, also known as the Boggart-Banishing Spell, was a spell used to get rid of a Boggart. A Boggart was a magical creature that took the form of the fear of the one facing it.
• Riddle Family The Riddle family was a family of Muggles who lived in the village of Little Hangleton. The only magical descendant of the family was the abandoned son of Tom Riddle Sr, Tom Marvolo Riddle who came to be known as Lord Voldemort.
• Rodolphus Lestrange Rodolphus Lestrange was a British dark wizard and one of the most crucial Death Eaters who was imprisoned in Azkaban after Voldemort's disappearance. He was also the husband of Bellatrix Lestrange.
• Rolf Scamander Rolf Scamander is a British Magizoologist and wizard. He is Luna Lovegood's husband and the grandson of Newt and Porpentina Scamander.
• Romilda Vane Romilda Vane was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She belonged to the Gryffindor house and was known to have an intense crush on Harry Potter.
• Ron Weasley Ronald Weasley is the best friend of Harry Potter and a significant character throughout the Harry Potter series.
• Room of Requirement The Room of Requirement was a room at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry which had a hidden door that only appeared when someone asked for it. It would take the form of an exact type of room they wanted.
• Rose Granger-Weasley Rose Granger Weasley was a British witch and a student of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was the daughter of Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley.
• Roxanne Weasley Roxanne Weasley was a British witch and a student of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was the daughter of George Weasley and Angelina Weasley and the younger sister of Fred Weasley II.
• Runespoor Runespoors were a special type of serpent with three heads endemic to the Burkina Faso. They were one of the most popular mythological creatures in Africa.
• Scabbers Scabbers was the pet rat of Ron Weasley. He was Ron's brother Percy's pet rat before he was handed to Ron when he started going to Hogwarts. Scabbers was later revealed to be Peter Pettigrew, a wizard, in Animagus form.
• Scourgify Scourgify, or the Scouring Charm was a charm used in the Harry Potter universe to clean things. This spell removed all the dirt or unwanted particles that were on the surface that needed to be cleaned.
• Seer A Seer was a wizard or witch in the wizarding world gifted with the ability to predict the future, more specifically events or occurrences in the future to great precision.
• Seraphina Picquery Seraphina Picquery was an American witch who lived in the 20th century. She was the President of the Magical Congress of the United States of America from 1920 to 1928.
• Shrake A Shrake is a type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean in the Harry Potter universe. It was artificially created through magic by wizards and witches to destroy Muggle fishing nets.
• Sphinx The Sphinx was a magical beast in the wizarding world with the head of a human and the body of a lion. It was mostly used by witches and wizards to guard treasures and valuables.
• Squib Squibs were people who did not possess the ability to perform magic despite having at least one witch or wizard as a parent. They were similar to Muggles expect that they had magical parents.
• Stupefy Stupefy, also known as the Stunning Spell was a charm in the Harry Potter universe that caused its victim to get stunned and lose their consciousness. It was very effective during duels.
• Sturgis Podmore Sturgis Podmore was a British wizard and a member of the Order of the Phoenix. In 1995, he was attacked by Death Eaters with the Imperius Curse and was manipulated to break into the Department of Mysteries.
• Susan Bones Susan Bones was a student of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She belonged to the Hufflepuff house and joined Hogwarts in 1991, the same year Harry Potter did.
• The Burrow The Burrow is the name of the house in which the Weasley family stays in the Harry Potter series. It is situated near a village called Ottery St. Catchpole in Devon, England, Great Britain.
• Grim The Grim was a bad omen in the Harry Potter universe. It was a giant black dog with yellow eyes and it was believed that anyone who saw it or a representation of it would soon die.
• Tina Goldstein Porpentina "Tina" Scamander (née Goldstein) is an American witch and one of the major characters in the Fantastic Beasts movie series. She is also the wife of Newt Scamander, the Magizoologist.
• Troll A troll was a magical being in the Harry Potter universe that was larger than humans in size and very strong but was known to be underdeveloped mentally.
• Veritaserum Veritaserum is a potion in the Harry Potter universe that works like a truth serum. It is a highly potent potion capable of extracting even deeply protected truths from a person.
• Victoire Weasley Victoire Weasley was a British witch who had a Veela ancestry. She was the daughter of Bill Weasley and Fleur Weasley (née Delacour). She had two younger siblings.
• Vincent Crabbe Vincent Crabbe was a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He was sorted into the Slytherin house along with his friends Draco Malfoy and Gregory Goyle.
• Wingardium Leviosa Wingardium Leviosa or the Levitation Charm is a spell used to levitate an object in the air from its resting position. It is a very useful spell in the magical world.

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The “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling has left a profound impact on modern literature and has enchanted readers of all ages with its magical world and compelling narrative. Essays could delve into the themes explored in the series, such as friendship, courage, the battle between good and evil, and the importance of choice. They might also explore the socio-cultural impact of the “Harry Potter” phenomenon, and how it has inspired a new generation of readers and writers. Discussions could extend to the portrayal of gender, race, and social justice issues within the narrative and the broader “Harry Potter” community. The discourse may also touch on the commercial success and expansion of the “Harry Potter” universe through films, merchandise, and theme parks, exploring the series’ enduring popularity and influence. A vast selection of complimentary essay illustrations pertaining to Harry Potter you can find at Papersowl. You can use our samples for inspiration to write your own essay, research paper, or just to explore a new topic for yourself.

Archetypal Analysis of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

When reading Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone, it is typical to look past some of the deeper messages the text is painting. As a reader, more emphasis is placed on interpreting the story lines or characters based on personal thoughts or experiences. However, as an analyst its important to use a literary theory to guide the exploration, looking for different meanings the text may hold. As a reader, the sorting hat would be just that, a hat that sorts […]

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Book Report

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone book report Immediately after reading the book, I thought that throughout the short time that Harry has been in Hogwarts, he has learned a lot about himself like why he has that scar on his forehead and being a wizard. He also learned a lot about his peers and professors. He is surprised to hear the story behind his father and professor Snape and what professor Snape's true intentions were from what Harry saw […]

Potter and the Journey to Become a Hero

In any adventure book, people will find a main character who will become a hero and save the world. Readers are so focused on the content inside the story that they don't take the time to analyze steps into a hero's journey. Adventures with witches and wizards have been around for several years however, in 1997 a story like no other emerges. Harry Potter became a famous story, a hero not like any others. He was an ordinary boy or […]

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“Harry Potter and the Odyssey”

Harry Potter and The Odyssey both are stories that follow the Hero’s Journey. They both have challenges, a supernatural helper, and so much more in common. Even though they are similar, they also have some differences. The Harry Potter series and The Odyssey are both great examples of the Hero’s Journey because they show how the hero’s life changes. In Harry Potter, Harry has an unusual birth, his parents are killed by Voldemort. His status quo is living with his […]

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Characters

Throughout the entire novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, many characters have been introduced. Each with strengths and weaknesses, they all possess qualities that make the story so intriguing and have an important role in each journey they enter. Harry Potter is an eleven- year old orphan. He was treated very ill by his extended family, the Dursleys. He was grateful to be taken out of their neglectful hands and into Hogwarts, a school for young wizards. He is […]

About Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, written by J.K Rowling, was published in 2000, and is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series. It is part of the fantasy genre, popular among all age groups, worldwide. The book opens with Harry being awoken due to searing pain in his scar-the outcome of a nightmare. He accompanies the Weasley family and his friend Hermione Granger to the Quidditch World Cup, where he meets Cedric Diggory. At the end of […]

Harry Potter VS Draco Malfoy Compare and Contrast Essay

The inheritors of a long list of wizards, Malfoy is contrary to Harry in his general trademark with the Hogwarts experience, his understanding leeway, and his overall disturbing persona. Rowling links Malfoy in the novel to some extent as a bewilder to Harry's role; in observing how unlikable Malfoy is, we admire all the more Harry's kindness and beneficence of heart. For example, organize after Malfoy humiliated Ron's restlessness on the trip to Hogwarts, Harry buys double the quantity of […]

Harry Potter and King Arthur

King Arthur's Excalibur sword and Harry Potter's wand were both used for magical protection. The two heroes are able to accomplish many things with the support of their enchanted weapons. Both Arthur and Harry's magic paraphernalia aided them in their endeavors, and they utilized them only in times of need, not in an inconsequential way. Perhaps, there are considerable differences and similarities between Arthur's sword and Harry's wand. This essay provides a comparison of Harry Potter's wand and King Arthur's […]

Harry Potter Controversy about Banning the Books

This reflection paper begins by investigating censorship as related to challenged and banned books. It explores why Harry Potter has remained at the top of the American Library Association (ALA) Top 100 Banned/Challenged Books: 2000-2009 for a decade connecting with church vs. state relations. Cases are reviewed that involve Harry Potter, school districts, and the First Amendment. It was found most challenges to the Harry Potter series involved concern over witchcraft, wizardry, and magic. The Harry Potter series was also […]

About Harry Potter the Deathly Hallows

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” By J.K Rowling is a thrilling, suspensefully, spectacular conclusion to the series. The book is the climax to the adventurous series where in each book Harry and his friends are tested numerous time when the faith of Hogwarts (School of Witchcraft and Wizardry) hangs in the balance. In the latest Harry Potter thriller, the entire Wizarding world hangs in the balance when “The boy who lived.” and “He who must not be named” faceoff […]

Harry Potter Banned

You may find this as a controversial topic since Harry Potter is a beloved character to a vast majority of readers in the world, but a significant amount of religious people believe that Harry Potter should've never come out due to claims that it supported Satan. However, author J.K Rowling states "I am a practicing Christian." and in the book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows many readers of the series take note and notice some of the religious notations […]

The Harry Potter Complex

Roughly, two decades ago, the world met Harry Potter, "the boy who lived", but little did the readers know the magic that had been released. Twenty-one years later Harry Potter has become a household name, along with seven successful books, eight outstanding movies and a fan base of "potterheads." The author, J.K. Rowling, has managed to create a successful series, reaching people of all different ages and interests. The elaborate story of witches, wizards, dementors, and quidditch succeeds primarily because […]

Harry Potter Movie Review: Symbolism in the Adaptation of the Sorcerer’s Stone

Differences Between the Harry Potter Book and Movie The Harry Potter series first started to be converted into movies in 2001. With the change in medium came many differences. There are many differences that can be shown throughout the entire series, but in the first book, the differences between the book and the movie are more important to the way they are portrayed. When the first book of the Harry Potter series was turned into a movie, the changes that […]

The Role of Fate Versus Free Will in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and “Never Let me Go”

In both "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro and "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling, we find many characters making decisions about how they will cope with the situations confronting them. Rowling vividly illustrates the function of destiny versus free will in an individual's decisions as a theme throughout the Harry Potter series. Marked by Voldemort at a tender age, Harry is repeatedly told that he is special or different as the "boy who lived." […]

Transcending Harry Potter

The 21st century is known as the century of science and technology. As technology is an inseparable part of human daily life, it is important to know that the development of technology is formed and described by the principles of physics, which is the most fundamental field of all the science. One of the most important physics principles are Newtons' Laws of motion which was founded by Isaac Newton, an English scientist and mathematician. The Newton's Laws of motion are […]

Halloween and Harry Potter

Halloween, also known as All Hallows' Eve lands on the 31st of October every year. Nowadays people celebrate the date as a holiday where children wear costumes, go trick-or-treating, and receive candy, but Halloween has much more to its roots than we think. About 2,000 years ago in Celtic Ireland, Celtics celebrated Samhain, a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season (lighter half of the year) and the beginning of winter (darker half of the year). This is […]

Review of Harry Potter

Harry Potter and friends are entering their last year of wizarding school. This time, however, the rules have changed. After the death of Albus Dumbledore, the late headmaster of Hogwarts, Harry has made it his goal to finish what Dumbledore started. He and his friends partake on a long adventure across the whole world to find what is known as Horcruxes. These contain Parts of Voldemort's soul, and may be the key to defeating him. After tailing clues and leads […]

The Pivotal Themes and Legacy of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" the final book in J.K. Rowling's famous series marks the end of a spellbinding adventure cherished by readers everywhere. Beyond being a conclusion to a beloved story it delves deeply into themes like friendship sacrifice and the fight between good and evil. The tale is packed with symbols and deeper meanings that strike a chord with readers of all ages. Central to "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" is the quest for the three […]

The Myth and Impact of the Deathly Hallows in Harry Potter

The Deathly Hallows in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" aren't just magical items—they're a mix of myth power and tough choices about life and death. These three objects—the Elder Wand the Resurrection Stone and the Invisibility Cloak—are key to the story and make Harry and his friends think hard about big questions. The Elder Wand the strongest wand ever shows how power can mess things up. It's full of stories about fighting and betrayal proving how wanting […]

The Impact and Intricacies of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" released in 2010 marks the beginning of the epic conclusion to J.K. Rowling's beloved series. Directed by David Yates this penultimate installment plunges viewers into a darker more mature narrative capturing the essence of the book while setting the stage for the final battle between Harry Potter and Voldemort. As the story transitions from the familiar halls of Hogwarts to the vast perilous world beyond the film explores themes of loyalty sacrifice […]

The Sorcerer’s Stone: Myth, Magic, and Mystery

The Sorcerer's Stone, also known as the Philosopher's Stone, is one of the most fascinating and enduring elements in the lore of alchemy and Western esoteric tradition. Its allure has captivated the imagination of people for centuries, promising not only immense wealth but also eternal life. This legendary substance is reputed to possess the power to transmute base metals into gold and to produce the Elixir of Life, granting immortality to those who consume it. The origins of the Sorcerer's […]

Alchemy and Identity in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”

In the rich tapestry of J.K. Rowling’s magical world, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" serves as a profound exploration of identity, loyalty, and the transformative power of knowledge. The novel delves into the complexities of the characters' inner lives, revealing the alchemical processes of their emotional and moral development. At the heart of this narrative is the enigmatic figure of Severus Snape, whose dual identity as the Half-Blood Prince provides a lens through which we can examine the themes […]

The Versatile Actress Behind Dolores Umbridge

When it comes to the portrayal of Dolores Umbridge, the insidiously sweet yet ruthlessly authoritarian character from the Harry Potter series, one name stands out: Imelda Staunton. Known for her remarkable versatility and ability to embody characters with depth and nuance, Staunton brought Dolores Umbridge to life in a way that both captivated and repulsed audiences around the world. Imelda Staunton’s performance as Dolores Umbridge was nothing short of exceptional. She masterfully captured the essence of the character, from her […]

The Magical Count: Unraveling the Number of Harry Potter Books

When it comes to the wizarding world of Harry Potter, the magic isn't just confined to the spells and potions within its pages. The real enchantment lies in the way these books have captivated readers across the globe, spanning generations and transcending cultural barriers. But a question that often bubbles up in discussions among both muggles and wizards alike is, "How many Harry Potter books are there?" While the answer might seem straightforward, there's a bit more to the tale […]

Harry Potter’s Scar: a Symbol Beyond the Wizarding World

In the realm of literary symbols, few are as iconic or instantly recognizable as the lightning bolt scar on Harry Potter's forehead. J.K. Rowling's magical creation, 'Harry Potter', isn't just a wildly successful fantasy series; it's a cultural phenomenon that has left an indelible mark on literature, film, and the hearts of millions. At the epicenter of this whirlwind is Harry's scar, a feature that goes far beyond a mere physical mark, embodying themes of survival, identity, and the enduring […]

Exploring the Magical Realms: Unraveling the Tapestry of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”

Navigating the literary enchantment woven by J.K. Rowling's "Prisoner of Azkaban" feels akin to embarking on an extraordinary odyssey, where the seams of magic, mystery, and self-discovery intricately intertwine. Unveiled in 1999, the third installment of the Harry Potter series unfurls an unexpected narrative, introducing a tapestry of characters and unraveling secrets that cast shadows over the venerable halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. At its essence, "Prisoner of Azkaban" stands as a crucial juncture in Harry's ever-evolving […]

Unconventional Insights into “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”

As readers delve into the magical realms of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," J.K. Rowling's narrative prowess unfolds in unexpected ways. While conventional analyses often focus on the heroic journey and growing darkness within the wizarding world, a contrarian perspective invites us to explore the nuances that make this fourth installment a unique and transformative chapter in the series. Contrary to the prevailing notion that "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" primarily serves as a bridge between […]

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Essay About Harry Potter At the beginning of the book, Harry Potter, Harry is living with his aunt and uncle. Life is not very good there. Harry's parents were killed when he was just a baby, and Harry longs to find out why. A couple of days before Harry's eleventh birthday he started getting letters in the mail, but he was not allowed to read them. Uncle Vernon made sure of that. But these letters started coming rapidly, no matter what the family tried, they kept coming in. Uncle Vernon went so crazy over these letters that they were forced to leave the house, they were taken to this old, wet, moldy shack in the middle of nowhere. Harry is counting down to his eleventh birthday, five, four, three, two, one… BOOM someone bursts right into the old moldy shack. Vernon has a gun and Dudley is scared for his life. The giant whose name is Hagrid explains to Harry how he is a wizard and his parents were killed when he was little. Hagrid told him he was a wizard and that he was accepted into Hogwarts. Uncle Vernon was not thrilled and said Harry was going nowhere. Anyway, Harry was given the information and needed to go to platform nine and three quarters which is where he went, but something strange was going on, there was no platform nine and three quarters. No one knew about this platform until he saw a family so he asked and she said you have to run right in between two platforms. So he did. Harry was now on his way to Hogwarts. Wow, was Harry popular, everyone knew about him, Harry was confused. Harry now heard about a sorting hat that you need to take a test for. Harry was very scared for this test because he didn't know anything about being a wizard at all but little did he know it was no test for him, it was a test for the teachers to see which house Harry will be in Harry ended up being in the house of Gryffindor with the smart girl Hermione and someone he met on the train named Ron. One of his teachers, Snape was so mean, he despised Harry and was never happy. One day during a flying class on brooms with professor McGonagall someone started early and had to go to the doctor wing and everyone was told not to fly and stay there. Of course, Malfoy had to get Harry upset so they started flying. Harry was so good and when the professor came back she saw, she made it seem like he was in trouble but he ended up being the seeker of the quidditch team. Harry and his friends were always up to some kind of interesting risky task such as when there was a goblin in the girl's bathroom and Ron and Harry saved Hermione. Or when Hagrid bought a dragon that could definitely not stay at Hogwarts so they had to get the dragon out with no one seeing. But one of the most important things the three of them were up to was stopping who they thought on one night that Snape was plotting to. Harry, Hermione, and Ron knew this would be difficult and it was. Especially for Harry. The three kids had to go through many obstacles, when it was just Harry, Quirrel was there. Harry probably thought he was safe but it turns out Quirrel is the one working for Voldemort and he is sharing a body with Voldemort. Quirrel needed that stone so he tied Harry up. Then Voldemort told him that the boy is the answer and to have Harry look in the mirror. Little did they know, Harry had the stone in his pocket. When Quirrell took off his turban there was an evil-looking sideman. Harry now ran and Voldemort told Quirrel to kill him, but he just couldn't, Harry felt so much pain in his head, he blacked out. When Harry Woke up he was in the hospital. Dumbeldore was there Harry talked about what had happened and Dumbeldore told him how Voldemort did not get the stone and how he is not dead but is looking for another body to share. Dumbledore told him How there is going to be an end-of-the-year festival tonight and if he is feeling up to it he would love to have him there. When Hagrid visited he broke into tears because he thought it was all his fault. Later that day when he went to the festival obviously Slytherin won, there were balloons their color and a big banner. But when dumbledore added up extra points Gryffindor ended up winning for how much they helped Hogwarts! The day everyone goes back home Harry of course must go back home to Mr & Mrs. Dursley’s house. Life is normal, until next year. 

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48 Harry Potter Writing Prompts (+ Free Printable Pack)

It’s been 20 years since the first Harry Potter movie came out in cinemas. To celebrate Harry Potter’s 20th Anniversary, we have created these 48 Harry Potter writing prompts to inspire you with the magic of Hogwarts and more. Our list contains a mix of creative writing prompts, as well as journal prompts relating to the Harry Potter franchise. 

From the busy streets of Diagon Alley to the mystical creatures found in the forbidden forest, explore the world of Harry Potter with these fun writing prompts. Plus keep on reading to get your printable Harry Potter writing activities pack.

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Harry Potter Writing Prompts

This list of prompts is great for anyone looking to write Harry Potter fanfiction or for teachers looking for some interesting writing prompts to use in the classroom. See the full list of Harry Potter writing prompts below:

• With Lord Voldemort gone, something more evil is coming. What evil is coming? Is it another dark lord or some sort of creature? What makes this ‘evil’ worse than Lord Voldemort?
• If you could choose Hogwarts house, which would it be and why? The houses include Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin.
• As the new head of Hogwarts, you decided to create a fifth house. What would you call this house? Draw a picture of the house’s coat of arms or logo. What traits would a person be selected for this house? What are the house colours? What animal symbolises the house?
• You have been hired as a Quidditch coach at Hogwarts. Your job is to help Hogwarts win the Quidditch championship against other schools. Make a list of at least 10 tips you can provide to your players.
• The Harry Potter franchise is filled with loads of amazing spells. Can you invent your own spell? What would this spell do? What are the consequences of casting this spell incorrectly? For example, the  Bat-Bogey Hex was a spell invented by Miranda Goshawk. The spell transformed bogeys into bats that come flying out of the victim’s nose.
• Write a day in the life story about being a student at Hogwarts. What classes would you attend? What would you do during your break? What would you eat at lunchtime?
• Boggarts take the shape of a person’s worst fears. In Harry Potter, most Boggarts took the form of Lord Voldemort, as he was feared the most. If you encountered a Boggart what form would it take and why?
• Which Hogwarts professor is your favourite and why?
• Desperate to find a book on transformation spells, you sneak into the Hogwarts library after hours. You find that all the books in the restricted section of the library have been thrown off the shelves. You look at a couple of these books and notice that page 394 is missing in all of them. 
• Walking through the Forbidden forest you encounter an Acromantula (a giant spider). Write a battle scene in great detail between you and this creature. 
• Write down four character descriptions of four very different students at Hogwarts. Each student belongs to a different house at Hogwarts. 
• Imagine you are a ghost roaming through the corridors of Hogwarts. You eavesdrop on a conversation between Harry and Hermoine. Hermoine is furious about something. Write down this conversation that you hear between the two characters.
• Write a story about a muggle who mistakenly receives an invitation to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
• Imagine you are walking through the Forbidden Forest. Describe what you see, hear, smell and feel in great detail.
• Imagine if Harry Potter joined Slytherin instead of Gryffindor and became best friends with Draco Malfroy. What would Harry’s first year at Hogwarts look like?
• Somewhere hidden in Hogwarts is a new, unknown creature. Describe this creature in great detail. What does it look like? Does it have any special powers or abilities? What would you call it?
• Describe the busy, bustling streets of Diagon Alley in great detail. Think about what you hear, see, smell and feel as you walk through the busy street.
• Make your own list of the top 5 scariest creatures In Harry Potter. For each creature explain why you think they are scary.
• Walking through the halls of Hogwarts you notice a door that you have never seen before. You open the door to discover…
• What class at Hogwarts would be your favourite and why?
• After years of mastering your skills at Hogwarts, you are finally ready to take revenge on the Muggles that abused you as a child. 
• Imagine you work at Sugarplum’s Sweets Shop in Diagon Alley. Your task is to come up with a new magical sweet to amaze your customers. 
• Write a story using this story starter: It was a brand new day at Hogwarts. You hoped that this day was going to be better than yesterday. 
• After mastering transformation, you transform yourself into Harry Potter’s doppelganger and return to Hogwarts many years later. What happens next?
• A Patronus in Harry Potter is essentially a spirit animal that fends off evil. It is unique to the wizard that conjures it. Harry Potter is able to conjure a stag Patronus to fend off dementors in Prisoner of Azkaban. If you were able to cast the Patronus Charm spell what would your spirit animal look like and why?
• After 7 years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, you will graduate at the top of your class. What do you do afterwards? What job do you get?
• The Mirror of Erised is a mirror that shows someone’s deepest desires and wants. For example, when Harry Potter stood in front of the mirror in 1991, he saw both his parents alive. If you stood in front of this mirror, what do you think you will see and why?
• You are on a quest to find a potion that turns anyone who drinks it into a dog. Why is this potion important?
• Write a diary entry of your first day at Hogwarts. What did you enjoy? Did anything bad happen? What was the highlight of the day?
• Tired of crime in the Muggle world, you decide to use your magic for good and become a ‘superhero’.
• Write a how-to guide on how to ride broomsticks correctly.
• There are many types of quills used in the Harry Potter franchise. An example includes the auto-answer quill which automatically writes down the correct answer to a question. If you could invent your own magical quill, what would it do and why?
• Which Harry Potter book or movie is your favourite and why?
• Would you rather own the Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone or the Cloak of Invisibility? Spells cast by the Elder Wand are the most powerful. The Resurrection Stone allows the holder to bring back a deceased person. While the Cloak of Invisibility makes the wearer invisible. 
• You are a poor student at Hogwarts and can’t afford to get the items on the Hogwarts supply list. You decide to rummage in dumpsters behind the shops in Diagon alley looking for some free items. As you go through the garbage, you find…
• My friend Harry Potter is a wizard, but he is a horrible person. Write a story from the perspective of a fellow student who dislikes Harry Potter, and wants to ruin his time at Hogwarts. 
• Someone has cursed your entire house with the Curse of the Bogies. Now you and your friends have an extreme cold. You must find out who did this and why?
• Create your own curse spell. What would it do? And what will you call it?
• A squib is someone who is born into a magical family but has no magical abilities yet. Write a story about a character who is a squib trying to develop their magical abilities.
• Who are your top three favourite characters in Harry Potter and why?
• You walk into your room at Hogwarts and discover that your roommate is performing a forbidden dark magic spell. What do you do next?
• In a battle between a Basilisk and an Acromantula who would win? You could even write down a detailed battle scene between the two creatures.
• Your character creates a new club at Hogwarts called Green for Life. It is an environmental club about protecting the planet. How can wizards help protect the environment? What kind of spells could they cast?
• Imagine you are a muggle-born. A child is born with magical abilities but their parents are muggles. You never receive your invite to Hogwarts, but know that you can be a powerful wizard. Continue this story…
• You are responsible for hiring professors at Hogwarts. You need to hire a new professor to teach the potion class. Write a job description for this role. Think about the skills and traits this person will need to teach this class.
• Tell the story of a student that becomes the ultimate creature carer and tamer at Hogwarts. Beyond all belief, this student is able to tame the toughest of creatures. 
• Write down a potion recipe for creating a new potion. What will this potion do, once it’s used? What ingredients would you need to make it?
• You have become the master of a house-elf like Dobby. What kind of tasks would you give this house-elf? How would you treat it?

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Top exam tips from Hogwarts students and professors

Revise, revise, revise… and revise some more.

We think it’s pretty easy to guess who might give this tip… the one and only Hermione Granger. When it came to exams, nobody worked harder than her. Even when she was a first-year, she took exams seriously. So, we think Hermione would tell you that revision is key. If you fail to prepare, well… prepare to fail. So hit those books and you should do just fine.

Hermione, however, had more on her mind than the Philosopher’s Stone. She had started drawing up revision timetables and colour-coding all her notes. Harry and Ron wouldn’t have minded, but she kept nagging them to do the same. ‘Hermione, the exams are ages away.’ ‘Ten weeks,’ Hermione snapped. ‘That’s not ages, that’s like a second to Nicolas Flamel.’ ‘But we’re not six hundred years old,’ Ron reminded her. ‘Anyway, what are you revising for, you already know it all.’ ‘What am I revising for? Are you mad? You realise we need to pass these exams to get into the second year? They’re very important, I should have started studying a month ago, I don’t know what’s got into me...’ Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

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Take it easy… don’t stress too much

Harry and Ron’s approach to revision was rather different to Hermione’s. They took a more… shall we say… laidback approach. If you were to ask them for their tips on how to survive your exams, we think they might just mention the importance of taking a break every once in a while. It is what they did in their O.W.L.s after all.

On Friday, Harry and Ron had a day off while Hermione sat her Ancient Runes exam, and as they had the whole weekend in front of them they permitted themselves a break from revision. They stretched and yawned beside the open window, through which warm summer air was wafting as they played wizard chess. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Malfoy would say it’s about who you know

Now, we’re not advocating this an effective method for passing tests, but if you were to ask this resourceful Slytherin about how to get through exams, he’d probably tell you about this supposed loophole. Malfoys don’t need to worry about silly schoolwork when their connections will get them through life – or so they say – whether Draco was bluffing is an entirely different matter (and we suspect he was).

‘Of course, it’s not what you know,’ he was heard to tell Crabbe and Goyle loudly outside Potions a few days before the exams were to start, ‘it’s who you know. Now, Father’s been friendly with the head of the Wizarding Examinations Authority for years – old Griselda Marchbanks – we’ve had her round for dinner and everything…’ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Remember to have a little confidence in yourself

This is important. You’re never going to get through your exams if you don’t believe you can. We all know one Gryffindor that was prone to a little – or a lot – of self-doubt, Neville. Even though he didn’t think he could get through his O.W.L. exams, his professors did as McGonagall reminded him…

‘You cannot pass an O.W.L.,’ said Professor McGonagall grimly, ‘without serious application, practice and study. I see no reason why everybody in this class should not achieve an O.W.L. in Transfiguration as long as they put in the work.’ Neville made a sad little disbelieving noise. ‘Yes, you too, Longbottom,’ said Professor McGonagall. ‘There’s nothing wrong with your work except lack of confidence.’ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Snape would probably say a little fear can be very useful…

This tip is slightly controversial, and we don’t approve of the use of humiliation and fear as a tactic. However, there is no doubt Snape’s particular brand of… encouragement was effective. Harry was motivated by the Potions master’s harsh marking and was determined to prove him wrong.

‘The general standard of this homework was abysmal. Most of you would have failed had this been your examination. I expect to see a great deal more effort for this week’s essay on the various varieties of venom antidotes, or I shall have to start handing out detentions to those dunces who get a “D”.’ He smirked as Malfoy sniggered and said in a carrying whisper, ‘Some people got a “D”? Ha!’ Harry realised that Hermione was looking sideways to see what grade he had received; he slid his moonstone essay back into his bag as quickly as possible, feeling that he would rather keep that information private. Determined not to give Snape an excuse to fail him this lesson, Harry read and reread every line of instructions on the blackboard at least three times before acting on them. His Strengthening Solution was not precisely the clear turquoise shade of Hermione’s but it was at least blue rather than pink, like Neville’s, and he delivered a flask of it to Snape’s desk at the end of the lesson with a feeling of mingled defiance and relief. Harry and the Order of the Phoenix

Ernie would think there is no harm in a little competition…

Hufflepuffs might not be known for their competitive natures, but Ernie Macmillan certainly had that streak in him. His plan seemed to be the student who put in the most hours of revision overall. Whether he was really in competition with himself or his peers we’re not sure, but hey, if it works it works!

‘I’m doing eight,’ said Ernie, puffing out his chest. ‘Eight or nine. I’m getting an hour in before breakfast every day. Eight’s my average. I can do ten on a good weekend day. I did nine and a half on Monday. Not so good on Tuesday – only seven and a quarter. Then on Wednesday –’ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Surprisingly, you might find McGonagall thinks there is more to life than exams

Yes, tests are important – we’re not arguing with that – but they’re not everything. There is more to life than exams and working hard and revision (even if Hermione might disagree). It’s important to keep things in perspective and to know when to prioritise – as the Hogwarts professors decided once the threat of the Basilisk was no more.

Professor McGonagall standing up to tell them all that the exams had been cancelled as a school treat (‘Oh, no !’ said Hermione) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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A Guide To Potter-isms: Wizardspeak In Translation

If you don't know who this fellow is (that's Ralph Fiennes playing him), you can find out in the Harry Potter vocabulary below. He's the really (really) bad guy. Warner Bros Pictures hide caption

If you don't know who this fellow is (that's Ralph Fiennes playing him), you can find out in the Harry Potter vocabulary below. He's the really (really) bad guy.

Ben Zimmer runs the web site Visual Thesaurus , which maps words and their relationships to each other. On Friday's Morning Edition, he talks with host Mary Louise Kelly about the special vocabulary that's arisen from Harry Potter books and films — the last of which, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2, opens this weekend. He compiled this quick guide to Potterisms.

1. Muggles and other blood types

Muggle is the Potterism that has crossed over the most into everyday usage (it even has an entry in the Oxford English Dictionary). From the original meaning, "a person who possesses no magical powers," it's been extended to mean "a person who lacks particular skills" — for instance, used by computer hackers to describe non-hackers. You can also call someone who doesn't understand you or annoys you a muggle .

Beyond muggle , some similar terms from the Harry Potter universe are pureblood (a magical person with no Muggle blood), squib (a non-magical person born into a magical family), mudblood (a magical person born into a Muggle family), and halfblood (a magical person with one Muggle-born parent).

2. Character names

Lord Voldemort: The name of Harry Potter's archenemy can be used to refer to someone supremely diabolical. Since the wizards are afraid of summoning him, he is also known as He Who Must Not Be Named , which comes in handy in everyday life as well to refer to someone who should be kept out of the conversation. (I know a woman who refers to her ex-husband as He Who Must Not Be Named, and her sisters sometimes just call him Voldemort.)

Other character names can be extended to real-life people who share certain key characteristics with their Potter equivalents. So a Dumbledore is a wise and courageous mentor, a Snape is a cruel teacher, a Hermione is a bright young overachiever, and a Draco is an evil bully.

3. Spells and other magic

On Harry Potter message boards, fans admit that they sometimes try out the incantations from the Harry Potter books in the hopes that they'll work in real life. For instance, Accio! (ACK-ee-oh) is the "summoning charm," which could be said if you're too lazy to reach for something. Expecto Patronum! is the spell that conjures your soul's protector ( Patronus ), an incarnation of your positive feelings that wards off dementors (see below). These Latin imperatives are best said in a crisp British accent.

Apparition is a form of teleportation: a magical person can disapparate (disappear) from one place and apparate (reappear) elsewhere. Harry Potter fans often wish they could apparate in real life, though they would need to avoid splinching (becoming physically split between a former location and a new one).

Other magical terms include horcrux (an item of dark magic that holds a piece of soul, used to attain immortality). There are also many magical creatures, like thestrals (winged horses that appear to those who have witnessed death), boggarts (shape-shifters that take on the form of the victim's worst fear), and dementors (soul-sucking fiends). A Harry Potter fan might feel beset by such creatures (metaphorically speaking!).

Phrases from the books and movies seep into the conversation of Harry Potter fans. They might say "Merlin's beard!" or "Gulping gargoyles!" when surprised. " Send me an owl" is a request for communication, since owls deliver messages in the Potter universe, such as invitations to attend Hogwarts, the magic school. If you're anticipating an invitation, you could be "waiting for your Hogwarts letter." When being mischievous, two useful phrases are "I solemnly swear I am up to no good" (an incantation used to make a blank parchment turn into the "Marauder's map") and "mischief managed" (said when finished using the Marauder's map). The point system used to reward and punish the Hogwarts Houses also comes in handy, as in "10 points to Gryffindor!" (or "from Gryffindor" for a punishment).

5. Artifacts of the Potter universe

More committed fans may try to bring the Potter universe into real life by importing certain artifacts. They might hold Quidditch matches (one was held last year in Central Park). Or they might exchange recipes for Butterbeer (a popular wizarding beverage).

6. Britishisms

American fans might find themselves repeating the British words and expressions found in the Harry Potter books and movies (though the terms aren't specific to Rowling's work). Some words that are particularly appealing are derogatory epithets ( prat, git, dunderhead ) and rude interjections ( sod off, bloody hell, blimey ). Another Britishism from the series is ickle , a baby-talk form of 'little."

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Harry Potter vs. Hari Puttar: Battle of Intellectual Property Term Paper

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Case: harry potter vs. hari puttar, intellectual property, case analysis, works cited.

Intellectual property rights are generally regarded as the indicator of the democratic society and protected creation, for writers, inventors, playwrights, and other creators felt protected from stealing their ideas, plots, characters, etc. On the other hand, intellectual property law is the double end stick, which stronger companies and intellectual property owners may use against beginners if there is any tiny suspicion for stealing an idea. It should be emphasized that the necessity to protect the intellectual property fully depends on the aims and requirements of the intellectual property owner, and the entire policy of the company on the matters of IP protection. The paper aims to analyze the case of Harry Potter vs. Hari Puttar from the perspective of IP protection. Thus, IP cases and legal reviews will be regarded for defining the righteousness of the legal suit of the WB company against the creators of Hari Puttar. Considering the main values of IP protection, the key concepts of the case should be regarded and analyzed. Because the sues against other authors by Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling against other writers, accused in the similarity of the names and trademarks are the common thing for the recent several years, these cases will be regarded as examples of Intellectual Property protection and defense. The fact is that the necessity to protect the copyrights originates from the necessity to protect the ideas and creations from plagiarizing, nevertheless, the contemporary cases of IP protection are closely associated with the economic defense of the lot incomes or used as the reasons for scandals, to attract additional attention for the case. Thus, the paper will be also focused on the main issues and aims of the suing: whether it was an attempt to protect the copyrights and the ownership of the name of Harry Potter, or an attempt to share the incomes of the Mirchi Movies studio.

First, there is a strong necessity to analyze the concept and the plot of both movies, and emphasize the personalities of both characters. Originally, the only similarity between the two characters is the age and similarity of names. Nevertheless, the plots of the stories are different, as Hari Puttar is closer to Home Alone by the plot. The fact is that Hari is the spread Hindi name in Bollywood movies, and Puttar is translated like “son”, consequently, this name has the full right for existence. In the light of the fact, that intellectual property commission and court defined that Mirchi Movies – the company, which issued the movie, has the copyright for Hari similarly like Warner Bros. has the rights for Harry. It was stated that the proper spelling of the name is essentially different from the name of Harry Potter, moreover, the Warner Bros. company had been waiting for three years after the issuing of the movie for suing. Consequently, the court decision was definite, and the claim by Warner Bros was rejected. As it is started in Associated Press (2008): “There is absolutely nothing to link ‘Hari Puttar’ with ‘Harry Potter,’” said Munish Puri, chief executive officer of Mumbai-based producer Mirchi Movies. Hari is a common name in India and “Puttar” is Punjabi for son, he stated.”

Originally, it should be emphasized that Mirchi Movies studio argued, that the name of the movie was taken precisely from the theme, which is the basis of the plot. Thus, the storyline, the plot, and the character itself (like the actor, who acted Hari) have nothing in common with a little wizard Harry Potter. As it is emphasized by Halbert (361):

The defendants also alleged the suppression by the plaintiffs or correspondence with the Motion Picture Associated of America Inc. and claimed that the plaintiffs’ contention that there were no posters of Hari Puttar in any theater and the lack of promotion of the film was false and a cover-up for the plaintiffs’ in action during the period 2006 to 2008. Having come to know of the project in 2006, the plaintiffs took no action till September 2008 when the movie was ready for its release.

It has been already emphasized that the origin of the plot is not similar to the story of a wizard boy, as Hari Puttar’s movie tells the story f an Indian boy, who was eventually left at home in Britain, while his family has moved. From the perspective of the copyright and the Intellectual property protection laws, the idea of Hari Puttar movie is not a violation of the intellectual property, which belongs to J.K. Rowling and Warner bros. Studio.

The producers of the Hari Puttar movie has also emphasized that they were not aiming to make a movie of a wizard boy – a student of a school of magicians, as this plot is not common for Indian culture, and it would not be accepted by the Indian audience., Consequently, the movie is not even an adoption for the western audience, and was released mainly for the Bollywood audience, with slight orientation for abroad watchers.

To begin with, the essence and the definition of Intellectual Property should be given. Thus, as it is emphasized by Myers (8):

Intellectual property (IP) is a term referring to several distinct types of legal monopolies over creations of the mind, both artistic and commercial, and the corresponding fields of law. Under intellectual property law, owners are granted certain exclusive rights to a variety of intangible assets, such as musical, literary, and artistic works; discoveries and inventions; and words, phrases, symbols, and designs. Common types of intellectual property include copyrights, trademarks, patents, industrial design rights, and trade secrets in some jurisdictions.

In the light of this perspective, the main idea of the IP legislation is the protection of a specific expression of an idea. Thus, for instance, while the idea of Superman is protected, the idea of a flying superhero is not, and the IP law guarantees the right to talk about him, parody him and even create other super heroes. The only restriction here is the name, while the concept stays the same, and is open for use. Under Kranch (349), it should be emphasized that the representation of an idea, which is protected by copyright, is the main necessity, which is pursued by the lobbyists of the Intellectual property. Nevertheless, those, who wish to be protected, often mix up the concepts of the idea, and the idea representation. The fact is that the main concept of protection is linked with the precise name of the physical representations. Thus, while Superman is protected by copyright, his suit, the ability to fly, having X-ray vision, etc is not protected like the entire idea of a superhero. Thus, as Lerner (257) has emphasized:

In practice, the line between an idea and its expression can be a hard one to draw. Protecting intellectual property is always a kind of tightrope walk between competing interests. On one side is society’s need for the widest possible dissemination of ideas and facts — indeed, all forms of knowledge. The First Amendment seems to guarantee the right to talk about Superman, parody him, and even, perhaps, base a television series on the concept of a bumbling superhero

In the light of this consideration, it should be emphasized that even if Mirchi Movies had created the movie of a magician boy, it would not be a violation of the Intellectual Property rights, belonging to Warner Bros, and Joanne Rowling, is the idea itself is handing in the air, nevertheless, the name of the character, his background, the names of his friends and magic items, which he uses, are copyrighted, and protected with the IP laws. Moreover, the essence of copyright and IP protection may be often used against young authors and writers. Thus, any young author may send the script to a movie studio and finds that his or her idea is rejected. After some time has passed, the author finds that the idea is accepted, nevertheless, it has been worked through creatively, so, the initial variant is lightly recognizable. The sues are useless, as the main concept has not been stolen (the expression of an idea), while the ideas are not protected by copyright.

By the Intellectual property considerations, the authors, creators, scriptwriters have an opportunity to create something similar to the original idea, nevertheless, precise copying is forbidden. Considering the case of Superman, only his name is protected, while his features and even clothes are not. On the one hand, it gives freedom for the creators of other superheroes, nevertheless, any superhero, which will be in the red and blue suit will inevitably remind Superman. Consequently, the concept of idea protection should be rearranged, for excluding too close similarities. Following the philosophy of Intellectual property protection, emphasized by Fawcett and Torremans (190):

The contemporary, market-driven copyright system provides authors with independent financing (through royalties). Without a feasible way to recoup investments of creative time through copyright, there would be a little economic incentive to produce and works would need to be motivated by a desire for fame from already affluent authors or those able to obtain patronage. Proponents of a copyright dispute that copyright erodes precepts for creators to be able to build on published expression pointing to concepts such as Scènes à Faire and Idea-expression divide.

Nevertheless, the essence of the Consequentialist theory claims that the main aim of the Intellectual Property legislation is to improve the life of the society, by protecting the results of the intellectual work from staling, extensive borrowing, and unconcealed plagiarizing. On the other hand, some scholars (Fawcett and Torremans, 185) emphasize that the main aim of the IP legislation is to protect the incomes of any creator, as authors, musicians, sculptors, etc often get the income from selling the results of their creation, and when someone else borrows the idea or part of its expression, he or she steals some part of the income, thus, decreasing the total income, belonging to the author of the original idea.

As for the matters of Intellectual property in movies, it should be emphasized that the original value of the IP concept here is the protection of the audience from the repeating plot and the cloned characters. Surely, companies protect their incomes in the first turn, and then the interests of the audience. Consequently, if some suspicious similarity is found in a movie, the company would first think over the expenses for the suing, and then will consider the interests of the audience.

The fashion for copyright protection and intellectual property originated in 1967 when the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) was founded. The term itself points out the necessity of protecting the copyrights, patents, and trademarks similarly with the ownership rights of the physical objects. Nevertheless, the origin of a copyright is different from the origin of the physical object ownership law. Thus, if someone has a car, he or she will not allow anyone to drive it, or at least sit at the driving wheel. Nevertheless, the owner of copyright will gladly allow millions to read his or her book, or watch a movie. The same is with the violations. Followers of the intellectual property protection implementation claim that stealing of an idea or text is not acceptable like stealing a car, their opponents claim, that if there was a possibility to copy and paste a car, they would do it, so, the owner and the “thief” would stay with a car. Surely, this sounds strange, nevertheless, it is a common view on the matters of copyright, and Intellectual Property protection. The only solution to this paradox is the implementation of an originally different concept of IP ownership, as it can not be similar to the concept of physical ownership.

Copyrights, from the ethical point of view, are often regarded as the necessary opportunity of an individual to control their lives. Thus, one of the aims of Intellectual Property protection is to create and maintain the moral basis of living. Nevertheless, the main concept of Intellectual Property rights fails to do this. As it is emphasized by Dimock (105):

To enforce copyright laws and the like is to prevent people from making peaceful use of the information they possess. If you have acquired the information legitimately, then on what grounds can you be prevented from using it? The restrictions are originated from IP laws, which restrict the personal freedoms of people, who purchase a book. It may be objected that the person who originated the information deserves ownership rights over it. But information is not a concrete thing an individual can control; it is universal, existing in other people’s minds and other people’s property, and over these, the originator has no legitimate sovereignty.

In the light of this perspective, any copying is forbidden. If people memorize any poem or novel, they store it in their brains, therefore, people have a granted law to memorize everything they wish. Though, if someone wishes to transcribe a poem on a paper sheet, owning a sheet and the sufficient amount of inks, it may be regarded as a violation of the copyright. Surely, if this sheet will be eliminated, no one will be able to sue for the violation of the copyright. On the other hand, if the sheet with a copyrighted poem will be sold, or even presented, this will be regarded as a violation of Intellectual Property rights.

Finally, it should be emphasized that the original term of Intellectual Property originates the simplistic thinking, associated with understanding the essence of the term. Under Dimock (87) the term makes people focus on the issues of meager commonality in the form of disparate laws. Thus, the IP laws create artificial privileges for restricted communities, as these laws impose specific restrictions on the general public, and the simplistic origin of understanding the term of intellectual property is closely associated with the matters of the economic approach to the entire principle of IP protection. Moreover, as was emphasized by Burshtein (204)

For many citizens, Intellectual Property is an obscure and distant domain – its laws shrouded in jargon and technical mystery, its applications relevant only to a specialist audience. And yet Intellectual Property is everywhere. Against the backdrop of the increasing importance of ideas, IP Rights, which protect their value, are more vital than ever.

As it is emphasized in the case studies, J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Studio are passionate users of the Intellectual Property laws, and the values of the intellectual property rights, which are represented in this case appear to be rather aggressive. Originally, Hari Puttar is one of the numerous targets, as J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros targeted numerous authors and creators. Thus, in 2008 Rowling sued Steve Vander Ark for issuing The Harry Potter Lexicon. It was a reference book, based on the materials of a fan site.

The story of Barry Trotter was a bestseller in 2003. Originally, the plot, the names, and characters of the proponents were similar to the original Rowling’s creation. The Belorussian author created the story of grenade-launcher – Porri Gatter. Russian audience had an opportunity to enjoy the adventures of Tanya Grotter – which was called the cultural competition with the originals. Moreover, non-for-profit fan fiction is not encouraged either. Surely, these are the matters, which may be decided only by the owners of the Harry Potter names and trademarks, nevertheless, as it has been stated, the idea itself can not be protected, as well as the features of the characters. Thus, neither Porri Gatter nor Tanya Grotter may be sued from legal or ethical points of view.

Considering these issues, and getting back to Hari Puttar, the very instance of suing against the creators of the different stories signifies the inadequate understanding of the Intellectual property concept. Surely, the necessity to protect the results of the creation is necessary, nevertheless, the idea of a wizard boy is obvious, and was present in literature before the creation of Harry Potter. As for the plot, the creators of Hari Puttar have used recognizable themes, as it is common for the products, created for a wide audience. Thus, the name of the main character is similar to Harry Potter, the plot reminds “Home Alone” movie, while the full name of the film (The Comedy of Terrors) is taken from Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. Therefore, while Shakespeare’s names and titles are the public domains, the idea of the plot belongs to nobody, and the essence of the name has been already discovered. Consequently, it is not a copy of Rowling’s work, and the sue is not legal. Moreover, it is the undeserved criticism of the movie.

Analyzing the case, it should be emphasized that Hari Puttar was subjected to such criticism and sue due to the only fact: the creators of this movie had an excellent opportunity to collect the immense box-office, as it is the largest project, among all the regarded projects and creations, which were sued by Rowling or Warner Bros. Studio, while this movie has fewer similarities with Harry Potter than any other project.

The fact is that economic issues ruled the case of Hari Puttar vs. Harry Potter. Originally, the case included all the necessary assumptions on the matters of the amount and production issued under the brand of Harry Potter. Nevertheless, the court has stated that there was no similarity, and the audience could easily differentiate the names of these two characters.

The very problem of the case, and the issues of Intellectual property, associated with it, is the fact, that the laws are becoming invisible. As it was emphasized by Long (135):

The issues of law invisibility arise from the specifics of each law—precisely what the term “intellectual property” encourages people to ignore. For instance, one issue relating to copyright law is whether music sharing should be allowed; patent law has nothing to do with this. Patent law raises issues such as whether poor countries should be allowed to produce life-saving drugs and sell them cheaply to save lives; copyright law has nothing to do with such matters.

Nevertheless, while music sharing is a matter of friendly relations and communication, stealing an idea for commercial use is a quite different thing. Again, the IP legislation slides to a different case, while the main problem stays unresolved. Surely, the lack or absence of intellectual property protection, the very essence of the free creation will be weakened, and the matters of the incomes, originated by selling the initial idea will be violated. Nevertheless, ideas are regarded as the most important input for research and creative activity, thus, if the opportunities for using ideas will be restricted, it would slow down any type of development and research.

In the light of the fact, that the use of the ideas is not originally restricted, nevertheless, the Intellectual property owners often sue against other writers, developers, creators, etc for using their ideas, it should be emphasized that the owners themselves violate the laws, which were claimed to defend their rights. Thus, while Warner Bros. and Joanne Rowling sue against the creators of Hari Puttar, the necessity to protect the ideas, originated by the Mirchi Movies is not considered. The fact is that some of the ideas were original, nevertheless, some of them were further used by Warner Bros in their movies. That will not be taken for granted by the company, therefore, the IP belonging to Mirchi Movies appears to be unprotected. In the light of this fact, it should be emphasized that the necessity to protect the intellectual property of the weaker participants of the IP market should be granted by the WIPO, while the courts regard the cases of the giants like Warner Bros. studio against private writers and smaller studios. (Posey, Dutfield, 89)

Considering the necessity to analyze the aims and values, which were pursued by J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. studio, it should be emphasized that the original values of the suing are closely associated with the reputation of these two Intellectual Property owners. On the one hand, they aim to protect the results of their work and prevent their works from plagiarizing, on the other hand, the case with Hari Puttar reminds an attempt to originate a scandal, as the other attempts appeared to be useless (Barry Trotter, Porri Gatter and Tanya Grotter). Considering the scales of the Hari Puttar project, the suing by Warner Bros against Mirchi Movies reminds the attempt of preventing losses from renting the movie globally, while the movie is mainly oriented for the Indian audience, and the story of a wizard boy is odd for the Indian culture. (Myers, 67)

The Intellectual Property protection perspective originates the necessity to rearrange the entire principle and structure of the protected premises. Originally, the protection of the Intellectual Property concept is very close to the concept of protecting the ownership of physical property, and the case of Hari Puttar vs. Harry Potter signifies this issue. The fact, that the court has decided in favor of Mirchi Movies studio, signifies that the necessary steps for understanding the concept have been already performed, and the future of Intellectual Property protection is open for further development.

Finally, there is a strong necessity to emphasize that the concept of IP protection and defense is close to the matters of defending the results of creation from plagiarism and extensive borrowing. While borrowing itself is inevitable, as numerous ideas are just hanging in the air, the copyrights aim to protect the names, the patents, and the trademarks. Thus, considering the case of Hari Puttar vs. Harry Potter, it should be stated that the case reminds an attempt to discourage any fan fiction, even even though Hari and Harry have nothing in common.

The aim of the analysis was also to consider, whether the sue was legislated, and whether Warner Bros and Joanne Rowling were protecting their copyrights. Surely, they were unpleasantly surprised by the similarity of the names of the main characters, nevertheless, the origins of these names are different, while the backgrounds and plots are different as chalk from cheese. Thus, the attempt to sue signifies either the improper study of the media market, along with poor knowledge of the Indian culture, or it was the direct attempt to originate a scandal and prevent the possible losses from selling the Hari Puttar movie. Nevertheless, the decision of the court was definite, and taken in favor of the Mirchi Movies studio, as the audience can easily differentiate the names of the little wizard and an Indian boy, who was left alone.

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Fawcett, James J., and Paul Torremans. Intellectual Property and Private International Law . Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004.

Fink, Carsten, and Keith E. Maskus, eds. Intellectual Property and Development: Lessons from Recent Economic Research . Washington, DC: World Bank, 2005.

Halbert, Debora J. Intellectual Property in the Information Age: The Politics of Expanding Ownership Rights . Westport, CT: Quorum Books, 2005.

Kranch, Douglas A. “Who Owns Online Course Intellectual Property?.” Quarterly Review of Distance Education 9.4 (2008): 349

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Harry Potter Books In Order (Full List)

Harry Potter is a series of 8 books by J. K. Rowling. The first book published in the series is Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets in 1998. Here is a complete list of Harry Potter books in order.

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1. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (1998)

"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."

In the thrilling second installment of J.K. Rowling's beloved series, Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to uncover the mystery behind the Chamber of Secrets, encountering menacing foes and spellbinding adventures along the way.

• 📇 341 Pages
• 📝 85,250 - 102,300 Word Count
• ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
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2. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban (1999)

"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."

In J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," Harry returns to Hogwarts for his third year, encountering the sinister Sirius Black. As secrets unravel, Harry must navigate the treacherous path of friendship, time-travel, and life-changing revelations.

• 📇 435 Pages
• 📝 108,750 - 130,500 Word Count
• ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time

3. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire (2000)

"If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals."

In J.K. Rowling's spellbinding fourth installment of the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire," young wizard Harry faces thrilling trials, dark secrets, and twisted challenges as he competes in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament.

• 📇 734 Pages
• 📝 183,500 - 220,200 Word Count
• ⏱️ 24 Hours Reading Time

4. Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix (2003)

"Just because you have the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn't mean we all have."

In the penultimate installment of the captivating Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling takes readers on a thrilling journey as Harry faces new challenges, discovers the power of unity, and battles against the rising darkness of Voldemort's regime. Prepare for magic, mystery, and unforgettable moments.

• 📇 912 Pages
• 📝 228,000 - 273,600 Word Count
• ⏱️ 30 Hours Reading Time

5. Harry Potter And The Half-blood Prince (2005)

"It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more."

In the penultimate installment of the enchanting Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling delivers another riveting adventure as Harry navigates sinister secrets, potent potions, and unexpected alliances while preparing to face his greatest foe in Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince.

• 📇 652 Pages
• 📝 163,000 - 195,600 Word Count
• ⏱️ 22 Hours Reading Time

6. Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows (2007)

"Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all those who live without love."

In the epic conclusion to the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling takes readers on a spellbinding journey as Harry, Ron, and Hermione face their ultimate battle against Voldemort, navigating through darkness, sacrifice, and the power of love.

• 📇 759 Pages
• 📝 189,750 - 227,700 Word Count
• ⏱️ 25 Hours Reading Time

7. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone (2009)

"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends."

In this enchanting opening to the spellbinding Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling introduces readers to the curious wizarding world as young Harry embarks on his incredible journey at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, facing supernatural challenges that will test his courage and unlock his unique destiny.

• 📇 192 Pages
• 📝 48,000 - 57,600 Word Count
• ⏱️ 6 Hours Reading Time

8. Harry Potter And The Cursed Child: Parts One And Two (2016)

"Those we love never truly leave us, Harry. There are things that death cannot touch."

In Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two, J.K. Rowling takes readers on an enchanting journey back to the wizarding world, as Harry grapples with the challenges of parenthood, friendship, and a dark new threat emerging from unexpected places.

• 📇 343 Pages
• 📝 85,750 - 102,900 Word Count

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Topic: Leadership , Harry Potter , Students , Dumbledore , Individuals , School , Harry , Series

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Published: 03/08/2023

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Leadership is typically defined as a particular trait that an individual has that inspires and motivates individuals to be effective in their lives. Specifically, effective leaders are those who not only build and coach a team, but assist in helping individuals effectually set priorities and achieve their goals. The concept of leadership is often reasoned to be both a skill that can be practiced, and a particular area of operation in business that can be thoroughly and extensively researched. Books and films have frequently showcased the concept of leadership with the hope of conveying a unique message to audiences about the captivating power that these individuals, who exhibit these traits, have. One such film series in the Harry Potter series. The series, which is eight films in total, is based on the series that was written by J.K. Rowling. The story follows that of an orphan, named Harry, who discovers that he is a wizard, and through a series of experiences finds himself at a school identified as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This school assists him becoming the individual he is meant to be through his interactions with many different people. Two of the individuals that Harry comes in contact with are leaders - Professor Album Dumbledore, who is the headmaster of the school; and Minerva McGonagall, the headmistress at the school. This paper discusses their leadership qualities in substantial detail.

Dumbledore and Leadership

In a discussion on Harry Potter, writer Rob Jenkins, identifies that a good leader is someone who can provide substantial insights and be a great individual at the same time. These traits are exhibited in Dumbledore. Jenkins writes that good leadership requires a trustworthiness by the people and that Dumbledore effectively and consistently shows this. One such instance is his treatment of the gamekeeper at the school. In particular, "Dumbledore hired [him] after he was expelled from the school for something he didn't do" (1). It could be argued that most people would not do such a thing for fear of retaliation or revenge, but Dumbledore viewed Hagrid as someone who could offer wisdom to the students regardless of his past. Leaders have a remarkable capability of leading and recognizing the good attributes in others and persuading them to use these characteristics in an appropriate manner. Hagrid is not the only character that Dumbledore trusts in the film series. Another is Snape, who is the master of potions. Despite the alignment that Snape has with the dark wizard, Lord Voldemort, Dumbledore seems to overlook this and wholeheartedly believes in the good that Snape has brought to the students and to the school. He utilizes participative leadership with Snape in order to not only involve him in the subject matter that he is teaching the students, but to ensure that Snape understands that he has control over him, despite the sly maneuvering that Snape executes. Essentially, Dumbledore is not oblivious to Snape's escapades with Voldemort, but he has opted to overlook them seeing the larger picture. The bigger or larger picture is a concept that leaders usually operate under. They do not allow themselves to get proverbially bogged down with the daily minutiae or chaos - but rather see the end. This is to a certain extent, what makes a leader, a leader. It is not that they are overlooking the issues and problems that may come through goal achievement, but rather they consider that in the grand scheme of things – that such problems will ultimately be mitigated and work toward the good of all in the end. Rob Jenkins states that "it's worth noting that Dumbledore is right to trust both Hagrid and Snape, and that in the end, his faith in them is repaid many times over" (1). It can be said that because leaders tend to see the good and bad in people, yet gravitate more toward the good that they often bestow their trust with an emotional intelligence that all will end up working out. The concept of emotional intelligence is a capability of appropriately observing the emotions of others, as well as those within said individual. As such, Dumbledore understands his emotions, and because of this, is also able to see the extent of how the emotions of others drive them to do what they do. This is why it is easy for him to accept Hagrid and Snape for who and what they are. Jenkins goes on to state that Dumbledore reveals his leadership qualities in the other staff also. Each of the individuals is able to effectively perform the tasks related to their jobs. He does not meddle but rather chooses to have a great deal of confidence in the individuals he has hired (1). This presents an ethical side to the leadership of Dumbledore. Ethical leadership, by and large, deals with the operation of a leader who comprehends and has respect for the beliefs and values of others. To this end, these leaders know their value, and the value of the people that they lead. There is minimal mistrust, ultimately, between the leader and his or her subordinates.

Minerva McGonagall and Leadership

Good and great leaders take pride in being committed and dedicated to those that they are afforded the chance to lead. They recognize the need to do this in order to make an impact. Additionally, they know that this will usually allow them to both monitor the objectives of their subordinates, and receive feedback when necessary. In essence, the professor extensively knows that she will receive feedback from the students and the staff if what she is doing is not necessarily the correct or right thing, while simultaneously monitoring their goals. For Harry, the professor is able to carry out his students, understanding that the professor will seek him out to correct or adjust where he is going wrong. In order to be both a good and effective leader, these individuals must be willing to correct those that they are responsible for. This should be an evident trait or characteristic in the leader. These individuals understand that those who they are responsible for will undoubtedly make mistakes because they don't necessarily know the best way to perform a particular task or duty. As such, the leaders have to be the bigger individual and give feedback to those they are responsible for so that these individuals correct their mistakes - and do not make the same mistakes a second time. Another interesting attribute of Professor McGonagall is her uncanny ability to empower the students to immerse themselves in certain activities. In the film series, one of the sports that is played at the school is Quidditch. McGonagall is able to get Harry and his friends, Ron and Hermione, along with other students interested in playing and participating in the game. Leaders have a specific capability to bring out the best in others. This is why it is almost as easy as breathing and eating for McGonagall to empower Harry and others to play Quidditch, among other things. She, in other words, is a facilitator in the process of them becoming who they are meant to be. Leaders have this capacity with them that allows for a considerable depth to be drawn out of others. They push and prod others to be the best that they can be – often seeing skills, talents and characteristics in others that those individuals simply do not see or observe. McGonagall in getting Harry and his friends to try out Quiddith, forces them out of their comfort zones and into discovering not only what they love, but coming to truly recognize what they do not like as opposed to just not wanting to do something for the sake of it. It is critical for leaders to know when to force and when to take a step back.

While Harry Potter is not the only film to provide stellar examples of leadership in action through the characters of Dumbledore and McGonagall, the series does offer a unique perspective into the trait. Moreover, the film series affords a substantive discussion on the topic of leadership and its relevance to not only the business world, but in everyday life also.

Works Cited

Jenkins, Rob. "'A Great Man, Dumbledore'." The Chronicle of Higher Education, 21 July 2009. Web. 19 Mar. 2016. <http://chronicle.com/article/A-Great-Man-Dumbledore/47066/>. Mohler, Albert. "Leaders Tell the Truth." The Gospel Coalition, Inc., 19 Nov. 2012. Web. 19 Mar. 2016. <https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/leaders-tell-the-truth>.

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Afshan, who played Padma Patil in the movies and is also mum to three-year-old Kyra, announced the arrival of her daughter on Monday.

Sharing a photo of the newborn wearing a cute lemon-print onesie, Afshan said the baby’s arrival had ‘competed her little family’ and that she felt ‘beyond blessed.’

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