Harry Potter

J.K. Rowling Loves These Harry Potter Fans' Serious Devotion

"Some things catch you hard in your emotions when you're least expecting it."

By Raisa Bruner October 11, 2018

The 10 Most Magical Books to Read If You Love Harry Potter

From The Golden Compass to City of Bones

By Megan McCluskey September 20, 2018

J. K. Rowling Confirms One of the Most Lighthearted Harry Potter Theories Once and for All

Here's the true meaning behind that Goblet of Fire passage

By Megan McCluskey September 18, 2018

Jon Snow Has 'Always Wanted' to Play Harry Potter So What's the Holdup?

From the King in the North to the Boy Who Lived

By Megan McCluskey September 10, 2018

We Made the Hardest Harry Potter Quiz You'll Ever Take

Think you know the Potterverse? Prove it

By Chris Wilson September 5, 2018

Put On Your Best Dress Robe Because a Magical Harry Potter Movie Marathon Is Happening

Watch all eight movies in a row at the Cinemark movie theaters

By Melissa Locker August 6, 2018

The 7 Most Underrated Harry Potter Characters of All Time

From Ginny Weasley to Kreacher

By Megan McCluskey July 31, 2018

Why Harry Potter Fans Are Obsessing Over This Major Fantastic Beasts 2 Clue

The evidence is piling up

By Megan McCluskey March 15, 2018

Of Course This Is the French Word for Muggle in the New Fantastic Beasts Movie

The Crimes of Grindelwald will introduce the wizarding world of Paris

By Megan McCluskey January 18, 2018

Here's How the New Harry Potter Mobile Game Wants to Turn the World Into Your Own Personal Hogwarts

"Your letter has finally arrived"

By Megan McCluskey January 18, 2018

Thanks to HBO You Can Now Stream All the Harry Potter Movies

You're a wizard, Harry

By Raisa Bruner January 2, 2018

J. K. Rowling Wrote the Hogwarts Houses in a Very Unconventional Way and 3 Other Things We Learned

Proof that inspiration can come from anywhere

By Cady Lang December 15, 2017

Here's How a Robot Writes the Next Harry Potter Chapter

"Magic: it was something that Harry Potter thought was very good."

By Raisa Bruner December 13, 2017

Dumbledore's Wise Words Came In Handy for British Politician

"It takes great bravery to stand up to your enemies."

By Raisa Bruner December 1, 2017

Fantastic Beasts Director Defends Keeping Johnny Depp

The team behind 'Fantastic Beasts' defends the decision to keep Depp on board

By James Hibbard / EW November 28, 2017

What Liking Harry Potter Says About Your Personality, According to Science

Harry Potter teaches more than just magic

By Lindsay Dodgson / Business Insider November 20, 2017

5 of the Biggest Harry Potter Plot Holes Explained

From the presence of Peter Pettigrew to the conspicuously invisible Thestrals

By Megan McCluskey November 20, 2017

Pokémon Go Creators Will Release a Harry Potter Mobile Game Next Year

For "players that have been dreaming of becoming real life Wizards"

By Katie Reilly November 8, 2017

Drake's Harry Potter Super Fandom Is Becoming a Very Expensive Pastime

He's a bigger fan than most

By Cady Lang November 8, 2017

Wizarding World's Coolest Dad Built Diagon Alley for Kids

A corner of a muggle neighborhood has been utterly transformed into a life-size replica of a world-famous street: Diagon Alley. As the London center of the wizarding world, Diagon Alley is best known for its...

By Raisa Bruner November 2, 2017

Read J.K. Rowling's Rejected 'Harry Potter' Pitch

"Harry Potter lives with his aunt, uncle and cousin"

By Megan McCluskey October 25, 2017

Pottermore Just Dropped Important Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them News. One Name Stands Out.

"I AM SCREAMING BECAUSE I AM GOING TO BE IN FANTASTIC BEASTS"

By Megan McCluskey October 6, 2017

Draco Malfoy's Dad Calls Sean Spicer a 'Poisonous Purveyor of Lies'

The Star Trek star called him a "poisonous purveyor of lies"

By Shirley Li / Entertainment Weekly September 19, 2017

This Teacher Turned His Classroom Into a Magical Hogwarts Destination

The only thing that's missing is Dumbledore

By Cady Lang September 18, 2017

Ariana Grande Just Outed Herself as a Harry Potter Superfan

It's official: Ariana Grande knows more about magic — of the Harry Potter variety, anyway — than the rest of us mere Muggles. In a tweet fired off early Monday morning, the Dangerous Woman singer...

By Raisa Bruner September 18, 2017

This Is the One Question You Should Never Ask J.K. Rowling About Harry Potter

She tweeted the one question she really hates being asked by fans of her books

By Melissa Locker September 11, 2017

Now's Your Chance to Snag Harry Potter's Hogwarts Letter

It's been 19 years since Harry Potter's first day at Hogwarts School at Witchcraft and Wizardry. But now, any of us mere Muggles could buy into a part of that magic. A prop house is...

By Raisa Bruner September 6, 2017

J.K. Rowling Celebrates the Official '19 Years Later' Date From Harry Potter

It's time for Albus Severus to board the Hogwarts Express

By Megan McCluskey September 1, 2017

We Sorted Americans Into Harry Potter Houses. Here's What We Discovered

Slytherin is for the young, and other insights

By Chris Wilson , Pratheek Rebala and Friedrich Götz September 1, 2017

10 of the Most Heartwarming Harry Potter Moments of All Time

From Hagrid's grand entrance to Ron's unconscious declaration of love

By Megan McCluskey July 31, 2017

The Internet Got Strong Harry Potter Vibes From This Game of Thrones Scene

British stars appearing in both Game of Thrones and the Harry Potter movie franchise has become the most English tradition since strawberries and cream, so the idea of the popular HBO fantasy series referencing the...

By Ashley Hoffman July 17, 2017

The Internet Can't Stop Laughing at the Story of a Man Who Fell for a Fake Harry Potter Book

No, Ginny and Draco were not a thing

By Ashley Hoffman July 11, 2017

Watch J.K. Rowling Explain the Time She Wore a Secret Fairy Tale on Her Party Dress

The Harry Potter author keeps the manuscript hanging in her closet

By Melissa Locker July 10, 2017

Cast and Plot Details For 'Fantastic Beasts' Sequel Revealed

The movie is set to debut on Nov. 16, 2018

By Christopher Rosen / Entertainment Weekly July 3, 2017

News Quiz: Were You Paying Attention This Week?

Five questions that test how well you followed a range of topics this week

By Chris Wilson June 30, 2017

Find Out Which Harry Potter House Your State Belongs In

You'll find Slytherins in D.C. and Gryffindors in Hawaii

By Chris Wilson and Friedrich Götz June 28, 2017

Instagram Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter With an Illustration Only a True Fan Could Create

Instagram pays tribute to Harry Potter on the 20th anniversary of his first book

By Melissa Locker June 26, 2017

There's a Hidden Harry Potter Message in the New York Times Crossword For the 20th Anniversary

Accio answers!

By Devan Coggan / Entertainment Weekly June 26, 2017

Why Harry Potter Matters 20 Years Later

As personal as the series feels, it ultimately succeeds because the story is universal

By Sarah Begley June 26, 2017

J.K. Rowling Marks 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter With Heartfelt Message

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone — the British version of the first novel in the wizarding world series — J.K. Rowling tweeted a message...

By Megan McCluskey June 26, 2017

The Ultimate Harry Potter Fan Quiz: Find Out Which House You Truly Belong In

Based on your personality

By Chris Wilson June 26, 2017

Here's How Facebook is Celebrating 20-Years of Harry Potter

Users discovered a magical surprise when they typed the names of Hogwarts houses

By Joseph Hincks June 26, 2017

George Weasley Just Answered One of Your Most Pressing Harry Potter Questions

This explains a lot

By Megan McCluskey June 14, 2017

People Are Going Crazy for New Cauldron Cakes at Wizarding World of Harry Potter

The cakes come in a real cauldron

By Mahita Gajanan June 13, 2017

Here's an Evaluation of Harry Potter's Variable Sass Levels

Harry Potter is not known for his meek demeanor. The infamous wizard is a rule breaker and a rebel, equal parts kind-hearted kid and smart-mouthed adolescent. Reddit user InquisitorCOC took fan knowledge of this fact...

By Raisa Bruner June 9, 2017

J.K. Rowling Unleashed an Fiery Anti-Misogynist Tweetstorm

Once again, J.K. Rowling is taking people to task on Twitter. This time, the Harry Potter author chose to call out misogynist behavior in a passionate 14-part Twitter missive. It started with Rowling explaining that...

By Raisa Bruner June 9, 2017

Harry Potter

Harry Potter Fans Wait up to 10 Hours to Ride Universal Orlando’s Newest Roller Coaster

How a Harry Potter Quiz Gave Back to Science

Dog Who Responds to Harry Potter Spells Is the Most Enchanting Thing on the Internet Today

Prince Charles Has the Sweetest Story Time Tradition with Prince George and Princess Charlotte