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Aug 9, 2019 · Scholastic suggested "Harry Potter and the School of Magic" as the new title but Rowling later picked Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The word "sorcerer" had a clear connotation to magic, something that wouldn't confuse readers.
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- Merlin’s Beard/Merlin’S Pants
- Gallopin’ Gorgons
- Great Sizzling Dragon Bogies
- Dung Brains
- Mudblood/Creature of The Dirt
- Bonus: Ron's Swears
You may have heard of the great wizard Merlin in stories about King Arthur. In the wizarding world, Merlin is a well-respected wizard from ancient times, whose name is often shouted by witches and wizards as an expression of shock. Merlin’s beard, Merlin’s “baggy y-fronts,” Merlin’s pants, or simply just his name are all common curses uttered by th...
This phrase was first said by Hagrid in the Sorcerer's Stonewhen he realized he’d almost forgotten to send an owl to Dumbledore that he’d given Harry’s Hogwarts acceptance letter. Equivalent to “oh my God,” “good golly,” or “oh shoot,” gallopin’ gorgons can be used in almost any situation. “Gallopin’ gorgons, that’s hot!” is the perfect phrase to u...
Filch, the groundskeeper of Hogwarts, might be a squib—which means he was born into a wizarding family but can’t do magic—but he’s certainly got a talent when it comes to creating curse words and phrases like the one above. A versatile phrase with no set definition or intended meaning, variations on it may also include “frog brains” or “rat intesti...
Not to be confused with a sloth brain potion, a dung brain is similar to the British use of the word “dunderhead,” and it refers to anyone who is acting dumb or not being particularly smart in what they’re saying or doing. It’s the perfect insult for anyone who happens to get on a wizard or witch’s nerves. If your sibling is being a little too anno...
This one is perhaps the worst wizard curse word of them all and is considered a highly derogatory term, not recommended for everyday use—or any use at all, really. Only the worst witches and wizards who are prejudiced against others call people mudbloods—meaning individuals with no previous wizarding lineage. This word is most famously used when Dr...
Ron Weasley is no stranger to swearing and delivers some of the best wizard curses in the entire series—earning him his own category on the list of wizarding swears. In one particular fit of anger, Ron secretly curses in the Prisoner of Azkaban. “Ron caught up with them five minutes later, in a towering rage,” J.K. Rowling writes. “‘D’you know what...
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a magical sport that is played on broomsticks with seven players on each team (three Chasers, one Keeper, two Beaters, and one Seeker) and four balls (one Quaffle, two Bludgers, and one Golden Snitch). The three Chasers pass the Quaffle and attempt to score in one of the opposing team's six hoops. In the meantime, the Beaters direct the ...
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It is only when he discovers he is a wizard and is introduced to the other wizards and the magical world around him, that he is able to grow and feel confident. The magic, then, is not just an exciting part of Rowling’s fantastical world, but also a metaphor for Harry’s coming into his own.
Jun 26, 2017 · In his 2015 Rowling biography, Philip W. Errington documented how Arthur A. Levine, who helms the Scholastic imprint that publishes “Harry Potter,” suggested the change when adapting the story for U.S. fantasy lovers. “Levine noted that he needed a title that said ‘magic’ more overtly to American readers,” Errington writes.
Harry’s desires, as reflected in the mirror, are noble ones; he wants to see his family alive and then wants to find the Sorcerer’s Stone for the common good. Voldemort, on the other hand, is driven by nothing but his ego, and his desires are wholly selfish. The Mirror of Erised shows us that who we are (literally, the reflection of ...
Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word sounds like what it means. In “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” onomatopoeia is used to bring the magic spells of the wizarding world to life, such as “Expelliarmus” and “Wingardium Leviosa.”.
