‘That’s such a Hufflepuff thing to say’: Harry Potter fans and haters react to Miriam Margolyes criticizing adult Harry Potter obsessives

When it comes to the Millennial legacy, there is one thing that will give avocado toast a run for its money. It’s the fact that this group is one of the first to be such devoted fans of their favorite childhood media when they grow up. I know there probably are some Boomers who are …
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‘Wizarding caste system’: The Sorting Hat gets roasted on Reddit for being more villainous than Voldemort, tribal conflict develops in the comment section

Imagine being told that you’re doomed to be a wicked, bad-guy wizard just because some Hat told you that you’re too ambitious. Or maybe you’re going to be a boring witch because you’re too smart. Or you’re destined for pretty much nothing because you’re a Hufflepuff. Don’t lie, every child watching the Harry Potter movies …
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People Discuss Strange Inconsistencies in the Harry Potter Universe

Harry Potter fans love to praise the worldbuilding of the Wizarding World, and I understand why. Harry Potter is often the first prolonged series of books young readers will consume that takes place in a complex alternate universe. Because of this nostalgia, the worldbuilding gets a bit overhyped by fans who don’t wish to see …
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The Best Harry Potter Memes of the Week (February 27, 2023)

Most people who grew up with the Harry Potter movies had a crush on at least one cast member or character. You might not have wanted to date Draco Malfoy, but you might’ve wanted to date Tom Felton. The actors grew up alongside us and watching them in a new movie every couple of years …
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People Discuss Weird Inconsistencies in the Harry Potter Universe

Harry Potter fans love to praise the worldbuilding of the Wizarding World, and I understand why. Harry Potter is often the first prolonged series of books young readers will consume that takes place in a complex alternate universe. Because of this nostalgia, the worldbuilding gets a bit overhyped by fans who don’t wish to see …
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Harry Potter Memes To Peruse in the Cozy Gryffindor Common Room

I’m sure everybody, no matter what Hogwarts house they’re in, wishes they could spend their hours of study and leisure in the Gryffindor Common Room. None of the other common rooms could compare to where Harry, Ron, and Hermione spend their Hogwarts days between classes. The Slytherin Common room would feel like you’re surrounded by …
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The Best Harry Potter Memes of the Week (September 26, 2022)

If you ask any Harry Potter fan what they think of Severus Snape, chances are you will get a strong opinion. However, get 100 Potterheads in a room, and there’s a chance none of them will share the exact same take on Snape.  Over the years, fan opinions have slowly but surely turned against Snape. …
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Harry Potter Memes To Peruse in the Gryffindor Common Room

I’m sure everybody, no matter what Hogwarts house they’re in, wishes they could spend their hours of study and leisure in the Gryffindor Common Room. None of the other common rooms could compare to where Harry, Ron, and Hermione spend their Hogwarts days between classes. The Slytherin Common room would feel like you’re surrounded by …
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