Influence and possession

Romilda Vane • Character Romilda Vane was a Gryffindor, two years behind Harry Potter at Hogwarts, who went to great lengths to try to win his heart. She had dark eyes and long, dark hair. Romilda made it very obvious in her fourth year that she was pursuing Harry Potter (HBP7). Among other… Read More

Veritaserum • Potions Veritaserum, the most powerful Truth Serum available in the Wizarding world, is a colorless, odorless potion (which looks like plain water) which forces the drinker to tell the truth (HBP9). https://media.blubrry.com/hplex/media.hp-lexicon.org/podcasts/archive/hplm-202107-op36-of-duels-and-magic-part-2.mp3Podcast: Play in new… Read More

Voldemort's Agents, Malfoy's Cronies, and Hagrid's Chums: Friendship in Harry Potter • Podcast Episode

Posted September 25, 2004 by Harald Thorsrund in Canon discussion / Essays

From the book Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts. One of the surest signs of friendship is the willingness to help out in bad times. Those who stand by us through hardship, depression, and failure will certainly be there when things are good too. Good… Read More

Voldemort possesses Quirrell, disappointed by his failure to steal the Stone • Event Quirrell begins wearing a turban to hide Voldemort’s face, which is sticking out of the back of Quirrell’s head. https://media.blubrry.com/hplex/media.hp-lexicon.org/podcasts/archive/hplm-202107-op36-of-duels-and-magic-part-2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 6:06 —… Read More