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 ...

There are many forms of authority. Those exercised in the books include legal, parental, and moral authority. The use of authority relies first on the acknowledgement by both parties to the ...

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

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 ...

Even though J.K. Rowling's epic Harry Potter series has come to a conclusion, readers' minds are still reeling, trying to categorize the character of Albus Dumbledore. When we are first introduced ...

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.

Yarn in burgundy for Gryffindor, yellow for Hufflepuff, blue for Ravenclaw, green for Slytherin (MC) Yarn gold for Gryffindor, black for Hufflepuff, bronze for Ravenclaw (movie), grey for ...

3 skeins of Wool Ease Worsted-weight yarn #620-153 Black (4 skeins if you are using this color for the fringes too) 1 skein of Wool Ease Worsted-weight yarn #620-138 Cranberry 1 skein of Wool Ease ...

Oh yes, I can hear the groans from a thousand Potterfans: "Nooo! Not another Snape essay! Enough already!" (This is leaving out those whose immediate thoughts were "Oh, is this a wizarding rock ...

The Leaky Cauldron is not associated with J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any of the individuals or companies associated with producing and publishing Harry Potter books and films.

Preheat oven to 425 °F. Lightly grease baking tray. Sift flour and salt. Using pastry blender, cut margarine or butter into the flour. Add sugar, dried fruit and orange rind. Stir in egg.