In naming his faults, he shows Harry that he, Dumbledore, is quite fallible. Like most teenagers, Harry doesn't want to see his father's weaknesses. 16 Harry wants Dumbledore to be strong so he ...

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Some would say that Harry Potter is a Bildungsroman story, about the growth of the protagonist (Harry) from childhood to adulthood. Others argue that it is a fantasy story containing a quest ...

Take one piece of wire and cut it to around 12 inches (30.48 cm) long with the wire cutters. Find the center point and bend slightly to mark its place. Curve the wire by running it between your ...

In a large saucepan, sautee onion and celery in butter on moderate heat (without browning) until soft. Add chicken stock and herbs and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Author's Note: Crochet tightly so that the stuffing won't show, and stuff the body as you go along, not too tightly so that the dragon can bend its neck and tail. 8 sc in magic ring or ch2, 8 sc ...

Using Simplicity pattern #7030 follow directions using the same black and white fabric you used for the robes. Sew bias tape along the edges. You're Angry, I'm Angry The Sorting Hat, Ideology, and ...

Finding the Cup just happens to be an added bonus. In the maze Harry encounters many different obstacles, all of which test his knowledge and abilities. Among these is a giant sphinx who asks ...

Maroon and Gold are the colors of Gryffindor house, and you'll need to show them off on the tie, scarf and robe. Start out with a gold tie. Use red fabric paint to add the lines on the tie.

enough to allow her sister's son to live in her home, no more, no less. Harry himself comes to recognize and repay this love by saving the one thing Petunia loves most, Dudley, from dementors.

Congratulations to Seth Rappaport, who submitted the winning essay in our Back-to-Hogwarts essay contest, in which we invited you to wax rhapsodic on why you look forward to returning to Hogwarts ...

US 6 (4 mm) or US 8 (5 mm) 12-16" (30.5 cm - 40.6 cm) circular needle, size dependent on gauge ...