Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 15, ‘Aragog’ (Quiz and Discussion Point)

Chapter 15 Quiz: “Aragog”:

Mark True statements with a “T” and False statements with an “F.” Answers tomorrow with responses to discussion point posts (if there are any). [Read more…]

Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 14 (Pop Quiz)

Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 14 Quiz

Mark True statements with a “T” and False statements with an “F.” Answers will be posted tomorrow in the Comment boxes; do NOT post your answers. Disputes about questions and answers and discussion point answers will be put up by the moderator.

1. _____ Hermione suggests that “Riddle might have got the wrong person” when she hears about Harry’s experience in the diary. [Read more…]

The Dutch Deathly Hallows Interview: Ms. Rowling Discusses Religion and Choice

An interesting interview with Ms. Rowling on the occasion of the premiere of the Dutch translation of Deathly Hallows has been translated from the Dutch and posted at The Leaky Cauldron. The unusually thoughtful exchange includes questions and answers about Ms. Rowling’s religious upbringing, beliefs, thoughts on the religious undertones in the books, and more on choice. I urge you to read the whole thing for context and tone. Thank you, Madame Pince, for the head’s up! Here are a few meaty excerpts with my two cents afterwards: [Read more…]

Pointers to Dante in Harry Potter (A): On Florence and Hermetic Artistry

Pointers to Dante in Harry Potter (B): Green Eyed Lily and Beatrice, Dante’s Griffin, and the Death of Severus Snape