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This text is not meant as critisism to anyone, but only to ponder how much wizards/witches really differ from muggles, and how much of it is only a trick of mind.

In HP related discussions and wikipedia sites, there are often speculations and thoughts painting the magical folk as more different from us than they actually are. I think such habit comes from how the books give a extreme general image; as if the two groups of people had some sort of basic difference with their entire existance.
And I think that somewhat misleading image comes from how no one of the main character trio grew up in a neutral relation between the magical society and muggle society but instead in only one of them and more or less out of touch with the other, while most of the witches and wizards portrayed or refered in the books think that they are entirely different.

1. "wizarding world" or "our world", "the muggles' world".
---> ! (I too, out of being used to, use the words "wizarding world" when I'm talking about the wizarding society, but I try my best to get used to saying "society".)
As in I think the more logic choice of words would be "society", because they all live in the same universe and same planet - just partially in different dimensions. Of course differences in society, (which the magical and muggle ones sure do have), do bring remarkable differences. But for the magical to think of themselves as a different world is an exagguration and surely isn't helping the secrecy matter. On the contrary it twistes their way of thinking and leads to ridiculous and unnecessary problems.

2. Such as, how many witches and wizards apparently don't know how to dress up normally in "muggle clothing". (The only one who didn't have a weid outfit in the Quidditch World Cup, was Barty Crouch Sr.)
--> ! At Pottermore Rowling has stated that the worst cases have minds stuck to the century when the international secrecy status took effect and that's why they may walk among muggles in old fashioned clothing. But that doesn't explain ridiculous and totally unestetic clothing combination, or really even that old-fashioned style. I mean, they must be seeing muggles every day, if Hogsmade indeed is the only totally muggle free area in Britain. Some may spend most of their time with their own kind individuals who like using robes or capes, but I don't think they're naked underneath them, so the whole concept of "muggle clothing" is silly. Thus, I'd see this matter too as only in the wizard or witche's own head rather than there actually being any difference to muggles, apart from some liking robes and capes.

3. Some muggle's objects are seen as very unusual and faschinating even if the only difference in their own version was some magical element, if even that.
---> ! Molly Weasley got all tangled with how a car functions. As if Arthur didn't have a car which only difference to that muggle's car was that it flew instead of moving on the ground... I think Arthur had the same problem with other inventions. And Dumbledore spoke of lemon drops as "kind of a Muggle sweet I'm rather fond of."

BUT I think this all might also include Rowling's own similar way of thinking:

At least I can't see how in example Honeydukes wouldn't have lemon flavoured sweets, so what exactly makes lemon drops "kind of a Muggle sweet"?

And Rowling has the tendency to wildly generalize when talking outside the books, about the differences between the wizarding and muggle societies.
In example;
"Just as British witches and wizards do not use electricity or computers, they have never turned metric. They are not governed by the decisions of the Muggle government, so when the process of metrication (switching to metric measurements) began in 1965, witches and wizards simply ignored the change"
-J.K. Rowling at Pottermore

---> ! I always thought, that in the communities with only wizards and witches around they don't use electricity because it doesn't work when there's too much magic in the air, and not out of their own choice. In any case, that quote's generalization is huge, and contradicts many things's she's said before about the magical folk in Britain.

So I believe that in her mind with that quote she meant those that live in their own connumities, and that she just has the tendency to wildly generalize.

But my point is, that that tendency to wildly generalize combined with the way the books give an extreme general image, paints somewhat misleading impression of the difference level.

I think they're not so very different from muggles. Just those individuals who are obsessed with secrecy or too in love with the little differences they actually do have, have it turn against themselves without even really noticing it. (Ministry of Magic's law department has a lot of those individuals.)
While those who realize that in essence they're just like muggles, have no remarkable problems in secrecy, understanding, and feeling at home amongst muggles society while also able to enjoy the spice of magic in their lives.
posted by simpleplan
What do you call a coughing Quidditch commentator?
<<Weasley (Wheeze-Lee!)>>

What do you call jewelery that many people and I share?
<<Rubeus (Ruby-us!)>>

What do you call a teacher with a bad attitude? Moody Who would you call if you wanted to protect your Valentines?
<<Lockhart (Lock-heart!)>>



How many does it take to light up a wand?

How many Quidditch players does it take to light up a wand?
<<Six to work their butts off and a Seeker to take the credit.>>

How many dragons does it take to light up a wand?
*whoosh of flames*
<<Never mind.>>...
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Genre: Drama/Angst
Rating: PG-13 (Mild language.)
Chapters: 2
AN: This is strongly related to my (much, much better written) one-shot, "Screaming In Our Hearts", which is about the day they save Junior from Azkaban.

My Junior's looks come from the actor Jamie Bell and Senior's from the director Thomas Vinterberg: link :AN

When The Sun Turned Cold

'I'm just the shadow of the man I used to be. And it seems like there's no way out of this for me. I used to bring you sunshine. Now all I ever do is bring you down. How would it be if you were standing in my shoes?'

He'd been told there's a world in every...
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My, my, my My magic hits 'em
So hard
Makes me say
"Oh my lord"
Thank you for
Blessin' me
With magic power And a wand that can't be beat
It feels brilliant
When you know you're cool
A super-wicked Gryffindor
From Hogwarts school
And Known As such
This is a wizard
Ahhh
You can't touch

You can't touch this
You can't touch this
That's right Voldie, im talking to you
You can't touch this
STOP!
Potter Time

Lemme bust the funky lyrics
Fresh new cauldrons
And books
You better watch out for snapes dirty looks
I hope
You mix those potions right
Cause snapes bark is cute
Next to his bite
If you don't...
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posted by vanillaicecream
By Niche Eenhoorn

This article will basically cover a few tips on how to cast the Killing Curse. It comes in very handy when muggles are being particularily noisy, specially after having been through the Cruciatus Curse. (both curses usually go hand in hand, unless you are in a hurry of course, then the Killing Curse is more efficient.)

Let's start with the three basic points: the Incantation, Power of Mind and Proper use of the Wand.

1) The Incantation
First of all and perhaps most important: THE SPELLING of the incantation. It is NOT "Aveda kabrada", "Abba Kabreda" or, as the muggles have utterly...
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During the Slughorn home's scene, Dan and David voice how good of a scene it is in the fact that it introduces the world of magic.

On David Yates' view on making the films: Dan said that Yates has the ability to see the entire film just from one still.

On Alan Rickman, David said he loved his eyebrows, while Dan loves his dry sense of humour.
Dan loved Lupin as a Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher and even noted that David Thewlis gave him tutoring lessons on Twelfth Night.

On Bellatrix: Dan thinks Bella is childlike and also evil; David said that you look in her eyes and she feels a little...
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We don't have a set date for when the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open, but today from Orlando, Florida, Universal Studios confirmed that the park would be opening in Spring of 2010. The three main rides that will be found there are Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippogriff and Dragon Challenge. On Flight of the Hippogriff you can interact with Hagrid as you learn to fly a Hippogriff. Dragon Challenge will recreate the first task of the Triwizard tournament and you can fly either a Hungarian Horntail or a Chinese Fireball Dragon.

Some other places that will be found at the park are: Ollivander's Wand Shop, Owl Post, Dervish and Banges, Three Broomsticks, Honeydukes, Zonko's and Filch Emporium.
Matthew Lewis and Evanna Lynch have both laucnhed the upcoming release of the Half-Blood Prince DVD by releasing 1000 balloons over London today. This kicks off the contest that is open to anyone in the UK that is over 18, anyone who finds one of these balloons will have to simply follow the instructions on the card attached to the balloon and be entered into a prize draw which could see them winning a trip to the Deathly Hallows set!

Today, Warner Brothers announced the official release date of Half-Blood Prince on DVD. As previously thought, it will be coming on DVD in December, December 8th to be exact. All fans in the US can look forward to getting a copy on that day.
Harry Potter's latest cinematic adventure is already breaking box-office records, as the boy wizard encounters murder, betrayal and heartbreak at a theater near you. But a very different danger is plaguing his fans in cyberspace — where hackers are using the blockbuster to cast a spell on computers worldwide.

"It's definitely the most targeted film that we've seen," explained Michael Greene, VP of Product Strategy at PC Tools, whose virus fighters have been hard at work battling "Harry Potter hackers" over the last few weeks. "This is pretty scary stuff."

Here's how it works: These days, millions...
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For some, it was TMI -- for others, too little. J.K. Rowling's epilogue to the "Deathly Hallows" may have actually caused more debate than the rest of the book, simply for the who-ended-up-with-whom element, some of which we knew and saw coming, and others, like Draco gets married?! And spawns?! that we still can't get behind. But for Luna Lovegood and Cho Chang, or at least, the actresses who play them, they're quite happy with their happily-ever-afters -- even if Jo didn't see fit to give us all the details in the actual book itself.

"We do know what happens with Luna," Evanna Lynch said when...
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1. Choreograph an artistic dance interpretation of his life and struggle for power and then force him to watch it.

2. Conduct a séance and pretend to channel the spirit of his mother.

3. Tell him he's been a "naughty boy."

4. Pretend to be the Sorting Hat and apologize - apparently you were wrong, and he was meant to be in Hufflepuff.

5. Call him Ickle-Voldykins . . . and then run. Fast.

6. Ask him to guess which hand the last Horcrux is in.

7. . . . Admonish him for cheating if he uses Legilimency.

8. Tell him you know where Harry is hiding, and Apparate before providing further details....
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I have loved harry potter sinse i first saw the movie. I read all the books 14 times each. there so good. My favourite character is Lucious. he is so cool. i also like voldemort,hes cool. Its the best. I went to c the new movie and its soooooo good. I love harry potter.it is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...
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Goblet of Fire Excerpts


"We should get a move on, you know...ask someone. He's right. We don't want to end up with a pair of trolls."
Hermione let out a sputter of indignation.
"A pair of...what, excuse me?"
"Well -- you know," said Ron, shrugging. "I'd rather go alone than with -- with Eloise Midgen, say."
"Her acne's loads better lately -- and she's really nice!"
"Her nose is off-center," said Ron.
"Oh I see," Hermione said, bristling. "So basically, you're going to take the best-looking girl who'll have you, even if she's completely horrible?"
"Er -- yeah, that sounds about right," said Ron.
"I'm...
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posted by FloCircle
The Fidelius Charm is a powerful charm that is central to the Harry Potter tale. In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Professor Flitwick tells us the charm is:

"an immensely complex spell ... involving the magical concealment of a secret inside a living soul. The information is hidden inside the chosen person, or Secret-Keeper, and is henceforth impossible to find -- unless, of course, the Secret-Keeper chooses to divulge it." (PoA pg 205/152)

J.K. Rowling gave us further information on the how the Fidelius Charm works. In a FAQ poll on her official site, she says:

When a Secret-Keeper...
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posted by Elle99
Daniel Radcliffe is on the first to shed off his clothes on stage in Equus. and more on December Boys Movie!! but he's refusing to date on night with girl on those movie.

Rupert Grint is now naked on cherrybomb. The film is about three teenagers who embark on a debauched weekend of drink, drugs, shoplifting and stealing cars. and also grab girl by dirty thing. According to the Sun, Grint no longer sports the floppy hair, and he showed a lot of confidence doing the naked scene with his co-star Kimberley Nixon

Emma also ready for Naked for one producer that i forgot the name. unhappy those producer not offering film to emma yet. she also want to change her image to nude
Fleur Delacour:

- After the Second Wizarding War, Fleur and Bill had three children; Victoire, Dominique and Louis Weasley.
- Clémence Poésy, who plays Fleur, was cut from the 6th movie, but will return in The Deathly Hallows.
- According to J.K. Rowling Fleur's name comes from the French phrase fleur de la cour, meaning flower of the court or noblewoman.

Viktor Krum:

- It's not known if Viktor is a pure-blood or a half-blood.
- Viktor married a Bulgarian woman whose name is unknown.
- The name Viktor is a Slavic version of the name Victor which is derived from the Latin word victoris, meaning "conqueror"...
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Firstable,
i am talking about the writers.

Be Objective, who writes her saga's the best?



ok, in my opinion, J.K. Rowling is way better writer than Meyer.

Why?
ok, #1 J.K. Rowling has written 10 books.
#2 she uses a more complex vocabulary and she creates a new one. with all the spells, names and a whole world of magic.
#3 the history she has to create year by year, has a really good continuity.
#4 Harry Potter characters have political and social foundations.
#5 the characters have to grow with the history and she make it look simple.
#6 she takes the risk of killing important characters, like...
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As part of my thesis research i would like to know the reasons why some of you like Diagon Alley? What comes to your mind when you heard about Diagon Alley? What part of Diagon Alley do you love most?
And what can you see in Diagon Alley that makes it a good place to buy and sell things in the wizarding world? do you have any recommendations?


Brief info about Diagon Alley:
Diagon Alley (a play on the word "diagonally") is a fictional High street located in London. It is accessible to the wizarding world, to which it is something of an economic hub, but hidden from Muggles. However, Muggles are...
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posted by elsafan1010
Enjoy! Some character's actors!

lol

This includes:

- Hermione Granger's actor Emma Watson
- Harry Potter's actor Daniel Radcliffe
- Ron Weasley's actor Rupert Grint
- Draco Malfoy's actor Tom Felton
- Ginny Weasley's actor Bonnie Wright
- Severus Snape's actor Alan Rickman

:)

XOXO
Emma Watson played Hermione Granger through the whole series. Here is a pic of Hermione in the sorcerer's stone. Emma Watson was 10 while playing Hermione.
Emma Watson played Hermione Granger through the whole series. Here is a pic of Hermione in the sorcerer's stone. Emma Watson was 10 while playing Hermione.
After a few years, Emma Watson looked like this and she continued to play Hermione, as the character Hermione grew with her.
After a few years, Emma Watson looked like this and she continued to play Hermione, as the character Hermione grew with her.
Although Harry Potter movies made her shine, she also acted in a lot of different movies too.
Although Harry Potter movies made her shine, she also acted in a lot of different movies too.
Emma Watson was born in 1990 and she is a British Actress and activist. She also played Belle in the beauty and the beast and participated in a lot more films.
Emma Watson was born in 1990 and she is a British Actress and activist. She also played Belle in the beauty and the beast and participated in a lot more films.
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson is now 32 years old :)
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson is now 32 years old :)
Daniel Radcliffe is an actor born in 1998, and he shined with the movies Harry Potter. He was 11 to play in the first Harry Potter movie.
Daniel Radcliffe is an actor born in 1998, and he shined with the movies Harry Potter. He was 11 to play in the first Harry Potter movie.
Actor made millions of dollars in the movies and is 33 now. He has a relationship with an actress called Erin Darke.
Actor made millions of dollars in the movies and is 33 now. He has a relationship with an actress called Erin Darke.
Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint was born in 24 August 1988. Known for playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter series and is English.
Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint was born in 24 August 1988. Known for playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter series and is English.
Actor now about to be 34 years old :)
Actor now about to be 34 years old :)
Tom Felton was portrayed as Draco Malfoy in every HP movie. Tom was born in 1987 and has a very successful career like others!
Tom Felton was portrayed as Draco Malfoy in every HP movie. Tom was born in 1987 and has a very successful career like others!
Tom Felton is 37 years old now and is in a relationship with Jade Olivia Gordon.
Tom Felton is 37 years old now and is in a relationship with Jade Olivia Gordon.
Bonnie Wright played Ginny Weasley and earned fame from it. She is an actress born in 1991 London and is also a model. She was 9 while playing Ginny.
Bonnie Wright played Ginny Weasley and earned fame from it. She is an actress born in 1991 London and is also a model. She was 9 while playing Ginny.
Bonnie Wright is now 31 years old and has Andrew Lococo as her husband.
Bonnie Wright is now 31 years old and has Andrew Lococo as her husband.
Alan Rickman was an actor born in 21 February 1946 and died 14 January 2016. RIP :(
Alan Rickman was an actor born in 21 February 1946 and died 14 January 2016. RIP :(
He played Severus Snape in Harry Potter movies. No one can make a better Snape than Alan Rickman. Don't even try.
He played Severus Snape in Harry Potter movies. No one can make a better Snape than Alan Rickman. Don't even try.
Enough for today! Tysm for reading.
Enough for today! Tysm for reading.
Hi! Its me, a major elsa fan. But, today I am gonna write about Harry Potter movies which I watched like last month so it is gonna be amazing :) Now, we can start <3

I like...
The houses

I think the Harry Potter houses are all amazing and I love them all. However, they can be confusing as people think, "In which house I am?" Anyway I really love the houses though I think people in Gryffindor could be selected different.


I dislike...
The hats choices.

The hat chooses Draco Malfoy as a Slytherin, that is brilliant. But I really don't think Neville Longbottom should be in Gryffindor. Just forget...
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1. Learn something new!

It helps us learn something new every other time. From our vocabulary and Grammar, to slavery and discrimination, we learn about something new every other minute and we learn it completely. It teaches us both the advantages and disadvantages of every thing, not just the meanings and concepts. It also gives us the opinions from every direction. For example; We saw how the treatment of house-elves and werewolves differed with every person. Few could be accepting, few would show pity, and few others would be downright horrible to them. This also teaches us the practicality...
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