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    Did you know that Sirius is also known as the Dog Star? Outshining all other stars in the February sky, it can be seen with the naked eye from any part of Earth. Of January's six constellations,Orion, the hunter, and Taurus, the bull are two of the most popular groups.…

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    he’s sick of people dying, he just wants the war to be over. “I didn’t want you to die,” Harry said. These words came without his volition. “Any of you. I’m sorry –” Harry said these words to his parents, Sirius, and Lupin, when he’s going into the forest. When Harry says this to his parents, Sirius, and Lupin,…

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    earth and keep him strong and alive. Destroying them destroys a piece of Voldemort’s soul and weakens him. Thus, Dumbledore had, possibly, the most prominent role in Harry’s journey. There is also the introduction of Sirius Black in, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Sirius is Harry’s godfather and was Harry’s father’s best childhood friend. He was another father figure to Harry and would help keep him grounded and true to himself. Sirius’s death at the hands of one of Voldemort’s…

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    If Sappho had employed some of the literary devises encountered in curses, then her compositions would be also affiliated with other literary curses. Besides Homer, many other archaic poets seem to have used traditional formulae of cursing, thus to have composed poetic curses. The catalogue of poets of archaic literary curses includes the composer of the Strasburg epode (115 W), Archilochus (see for example 26, 107, 108, 177, 200 W), Alcaeus (129 V), Theognis (see for example 341-350, 600-602…

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    Myth Of Orion Essay

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    Orion is my favourite constellation because its the middle name of my hero, Sirius Black which tragically died falling into a veil in 1998. I also like Orion because it is truly beautiful and its not hard to see at night. This constellation is named after ‘the hunter’ in Greek mythology. Orion, which is located on the celestial equator, is clearly visible in the night sky from November to February. Real Myth: There are several myths about how Orion was created but the one i have come to like…

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    Prophecy Orbs In Relation To Characters and Events In Harry Potter and To Real-World Politics Harry Potter by J.K Rowling contains a variety of magical elements and devices. One of these devices are the prophecy orbs mainly featured in the fifth book of the series, Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix. These orbs have connections not only to the characters in the series, but also to the politics of the real world. The prophecy orbs are small balls of spun glass that contain a white,…

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    backdrop of amazing views. At the end of Williams Street, a cul-de-sac, you can see the houses of Chiswick and the boats that navigate the waters of the Parramatta River. Lifestyle & Activities Henley is close by the beaches in nearby suburbs like Sirius Cove, Whiting Beach, Taylors Bay, and the popular Double Bay and Balmoral Beach. All these beaches are within just over 9, but under 11 kilometres from the suburb. You will find many locals headed to one of the 16 beaches of their choice on the…

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    If cats could talk, they wouldn't! Fun Facts about our feline friends: It is fascinating how pet cats are the smaller version of those amazing big felines like tigers, jaguars, panthers, lions and we are blessed to enjoy their company at home. If you are a cat lover there are so many things you must learn about this beautiful animal. COMMON NAME: Domestic Cat SCIENTIFIC NAME: Felis catus TYPE: Mammals DIET: Carnivores SIZE: 28 in WEIGHT: 5 to 20 lbs PRESENCE IN WORLD HISTORY Ancient…

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    Muggles Vs Magic Essay

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    Muggles Vs Magic As the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry once announced, “You place too much importance, and you always have done, on the so-called purity of blood! You fail to recognise that it matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be!” So why should anybody who is a member of the non-magical community, an ordinary human, be exempt from the chance to interact with those pure bloods (pupils with all magical heritages)? One quarter of the enrolled…

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    paintings. This happens because cameras may be set up close enough to each other, allowing people to appear in multiple different paintings. For Example, In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, by J. K. Rowling, the Fat Lady’s painting is attacked by Sirius Black. After the attack, she vanishes from her usual painting at the entrance of the Gryffindor common room. Percy Weasley asks Professor Dumbledore if they found the Fat Lady, and Dumbledore responds with “Hiding in a map of Argyllshire…

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