- What were the charms that Ron used to win Hermione’s heart?
- Why do wizards use old-fashioned things?
- What do Americans misunderstand about the Harry Potter books?
- Could there be a connection between the Harry Potter novels and Little Women?
- What is blood status really about?
- What is the connection between D-Day in World War II and the way Harry and Hermione use the time turner to save Sirius Black and Buckbeak?
- Why is it important that Voldemort’s wand is made of wood from a yew tree?
- What advice would Ginny Weasley give about how to handle boys?
These and many other topics are covered in this collection of essays (along with two chapters of comical fan fiction) mostly based on presentations made by David the Hufflepuff at Harry Potter conferences. Laugh some, learn, some, and deepen your appreciation of the Harry Potter books.
David Martin is a grandfather who has been reading, thinking about, and writing about Harry Potter for more than twenty years.