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but Rowling is certain to make sure that this is only done so for good reason. Perhaps, as a piece of children 's literature Rowling 's Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone is inescapably edifying even if elitist (students are chosen to attend Hogwarts, a public school for witches and wizards). Furthermore, in choosing to write for children, Rowling has embroiled herself in what Peter Hunt calls a 'complex, active literary-social system ' in which the adult-child relationship 'precludes…

ordinary humans. Despite all the vast powers of the wizards, the Hogwarts officials have been unable to persuade the defenses of stupid and selfish Muggles like the Dursleys, who have, quite impressively, kept Harry’s secret from him for ten years. The intense Muggle dread of being different and the powerfully cruel refusal of how Harry is special are actually quite a match for all the wizards at Hogwarts.…

The character with the most leadership that I noticed was Hiccup. He has a lot of pressure on him being Stoick the Vast’s son, and he’s not really a Viking at all. Watching How To Train Your Dragon is like reading a Mark Twain novel; you watch the boy grow up. In the beginning of the movie Hiccup is more of a burden to the village than helpful. Nevertheless at the end Hiccup leads the other teenagers in Dragon Training to save the villagers from the dragon’s nest. That is a big turning point…

Narcissi, Draco Malfoy, (Harry’s mate and enemy in school) and Bellatrix, Draco Malfoy’s aunt were both followers of the Dark Lord. In one of the scenes Narcissi comes to Servrius Snape (an undercover follower of Voldermont who is teaching at Hogwarts) to plead for Servrius to protect Malfoy who has now been selected by Voldermont on a mission to destroy Harry. Narcissi comes weeping, showing much emotions and practically kneels down to ask for a favor which he had an obligation to since he was…

According to the bible, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is the main religious leader for Harry Potter. He was the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, thus, known as Professor Dumbledore. He was a half-blood which is a muggle (human) as well as a wizard. Besides, Professor Dumbledore was also described as an epitome of goodness. Harry Potter plays a huge role in this religion. Harry is known as the greatest disciple of the witch and wizardly world. He was a half…

The Change Everybody goes through change at some point in their life. In Christopher Paul Curtis’s book, The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, both the characters Byron and Kenny go through change. However, Kenny goes through a more dramatic change, inside and out. He is growing a mustache, he learns that magic isn’t even real, and he learns, sadly, the world isn’t fair. That’s a lot to take in for a 10 year old boy. The first change that Kenny goes through is physical. Being 10, he is starting…

While the world of “Harry Potter” includes many different and striking characters, creatures and entities, it does not shy away from the darker aspect of having a versatile population which is resentment to the other and at time discrimination. As the story begin we meet Harry’s relative, namely his uncle Vernon Dursley, who hate everything that is not “normal” according to his standards. When Harry’s parents die he moves in to live with aunt and uncle – as they later on say Vernon and Petunia…

Percy Jackson the Lightning Thief is an overall fantastic book. Whether the book is being read for a school book report or just read for enjoyment, this book is a very solid and enjoyable choice. This book is comparable to the Harry Potter books for any Harry Potter lovers out there. It is very easy to recommend this book for anyone to read. Percy Jackson is just a regular kid. He goes to school and has friends. On an ordinary visit to the beach with his best friend, Percy is attacked by a…

Harry’s wand contains a feather from a phoenix (Dumbledore’s phoenix, Fawkes). That same phoenix gave ONE other feather. That feather was made into a wand of yew, 13 ½ inches. That wand was sold around 50 years ago to a boy named Tom Riddle. Tom left school after his 7th year and sank deep into the Dark Arts, emerging as Lord Voldemort, the most powerful dark wizard of all time. He set out to kill Harry after hearing a prophecy about him being defeated by Harry. Lily Potter (Harry’s mother) gave…

of 9 ¾. They soon realized that the place they were looking for was in a brick wall between platform 9 and 10. To get through the wall they had to charge at it with full speed and they would be able to make it through. As Ron and Harry traveled to Hogwarts they made a new friend named Hermione Granger. Hermione soon found out she would be the smartest of them…