Harry's annotated copy says it is the property of the Half-Blood Prince, and it helps him excel in Horace Slughorn's class. For example, when the Draught of Living Death recipe instructs to cut up one ...

The Cruciatus Curse (Crucio) tortures victims and can cause insanity, making it a dangerous and evil spell. Apparition allows for instant teleportation, which can be used for evil acts and quick ...

The Harry Potter film series is one of the best and most wondrous to hit screens so far this century. That is the kind of impact that J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' book series has generated. The ...

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Severus Snape is one of the most divisive characters in the entire "Harry Potter" series. He was a double agent, so many character details were kept a secret. His mother was a witch and his father was ...

Ryan Heffernan is a Senior Writer at Collider. Storytelling has been one of his interests since an early age, with his appreciation for film and television becoming a particular interest of his during ...

Magic is the bedrock of Harry Potter.The bulk of the story is based on wand duels and wizarding schools. As such, it's no surprise that characters have access to thousands of spells and charms, each ...

Harry Potter fans have discovered a detail that makes Professor Snape’s story even more tragic. Within the Harry Potter fandom, there may not be a more beloved character than Severus Snape. While ...