by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jan 25, 2021 | Cinema, Harry Potter, History, literature, Philosophy
The Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling sold over 500 million copies, has a dedicated fanbase and many film adaptions. But why? What is it about the Wizarding World that makes it so popular? When explaining the popularity of Harry Potter, it is tempting to assume... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jul 20, 2020 | Cinema, Harry Potter, literature, Writing Tips
A few days ago, I rewatched Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. As the fourth instalment in the blockbuster Harry Potter franchise, there are dragons, wizarding cups, and the return of a dark wizard. Although the film is not perfect (for one, the subplots require... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 8, 2020 | Book Reviews, Harry Potter, literature
This post contains affiliate links, and is written with people familiar with the books already in mind. Very mild spoilers for illustrations. The illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is delightful and worth the price. As a long-time fan of... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Sep 17, 2019 | Harry Potter, History, literature, The World
The United Kingdom has Hogwarts. France has Beauxbatons. Hell, you can check out the eight countries on Better Maps. Wizarding schools are awesome. Yet, we live in a world where there are over 190 countries. How could JK Rowling cover them all? In this blog post, I... by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jun 19, 2019 | General Fiction, Harry Potter, literature
I am defending Snape and Dumbledore from Harry Potter. Yes, I know. Those two characters are super-problematic. At least, according to many fans. Personally? The “problematic” nature of Snape and Dumbledore is what makes them great characters. I find it... by Madeleine Rose Jones | May 31, 2019 | Harry Potter
Let’s face it, the world of Harry Potter is pretty awesome. Through the movies (including the spin-offs) we’ve seen wizarding Paris, New York and London. By the looks of it, the Harry Potter universe is not over. Because of that, I decided to make a list... 