Hogwarts

Most people put stereotypes on others. Many people consider all cats to be evil, all males to be strong, all Muslims to be terrorists, and all Africans to be poor and uncivilized. “Dumb blond” is also a commonly-used term to indicate a person with blond hair as unintelligent. When a person only hears one story about someone or something, they place a stereotype on that person or item; most of the time, these perceived images are deficient of all the information. This is frequently called a…

Agents of change throughout history have changed the world dramatically. From Abraham Lincoln, to Steve Jobs, agents of change make people think. There are three specific qualities that every agent of change must possess. In order for someone to be an agent of change, they must possess bravery, faith in others and their self, and be willing to take risks. An agent of change must possess bravery because they need to be able to take risks, without being afraid of the outcome. Bravery is required…

goal the hero will have a moral battle with oneself. The hero’s dark side will peak through and he will have to subdue it to continue on his journey. Tied for first, Harry and Cedrick Diggory enter the maze at the same time. Both student are from Hogwarts, champions in the tournament, and equal with each other. In chapter 23 Harry and Cedrick are in a race for the cup when Harry must fight his dark side and save Cedrick from the vine threatening to ensnare him. They only way for Harry to…

been told that his parents had been killed in a car accident, but on the day of his eleventh birthday, little did he know that he would receive the most shocking news of his life. Harry would find out that he was a wizard, that he was accepted to Hogwarts the school of witchcraft and wizardry, and that his parents had not died the way that he had been told for years. After…

1.1. Who is J.K. Rowling? Joanne Rowling, known under the pen name, as J.K. Rowling, is a British author and screenwriter, best known for her seven-book Harry Potter fantasy series. After the first fantasy novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone became a global hit in 1999, Rowling became an international literary sensation when the first three parts of Harry Potter took over the top three slots of The New York Times best-seller list after achieving a similar success in her native…

In less than a decade, J.K. Rowling created a fictional world along with a real-life culture orbiting around her work and redefined an entire genre of books. In addition to transforming the names Harry, Hermione, and Ron into household names, she also brought to life one of the twenty-first century 's most iconic and memorable antagonists: Lord Voldemort, or He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Striking fear into children 's hearts, he represents the polar opposite to Harry 's goodness. While Harry 's…

J. K. Rowling once wrote in one of her incredibly crafted books that, “Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth.” The young will soon grow to be the next generation of scholars, politicians, and even teachers, so isn’t it important that we prepare them for what lies ahead, perhaps with the inexhaustible fund of knowledge that comes from reading? By reading books such as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, children can gain those crucial skills that will serve as the…

Personality Traits Even though the series falls under the genre of fantasy, its popularity may be due to J.K. Rowling’s ability to create such realistic and relatable characters in spite of their fantastical surroundings. The characters throughout the Harry Potter series are very engaging because they are able to remind us of ourselves or someone we know. We have all had a teacher or boss who reminds of Dolores Umbridge; or how about a friend who could be a bit of a know-it-all like Hermione…

Peter Pettigrew knew he had done the right thing, the sacrifice he had made more than enough to warrant his own feeling of pride. Unfortunately, he knew not everyone—including those who counted the most—would be able to see it that way. Tiny clouds of dust rose as Peter scampered along, determined to not let his aching muscles slow him down. It was hard to gain any sort of fast pace with the space where his toe should have been constantly throbbing. Still, he pushed on, blades of grass…

Dumbledore’s character development shows how caring and humble he is. He plays such important roles in not only Harry’s but other characters such as Ron Weasely and Hermione Granger. His role is not that is mainly positive; he fills the halls of Hogwarts with a sense of security. Dumbledore’s overall character is one that presents hopefulness and love, while Lord Voldemort only instills fear and causes both emotional and physical turmoil. His entire existence throughout the series only serves to…