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50 Things I Am Not Allowed To Do At Hogwarts

posted by modrockz

1. I will not poke Hufflepuffs with spoons, nor will I insist that their House colors indicate that they are “covered in bees”.
2. No matter how good a fake Australian accent I can do, I will not imitate Steve Irwin during Care of Magical Creatures class.
3. Growing marijuana or hallucinogenic mushrooms is not “an extra credit project for Herbology”.
4. “I’ve heard every possible joke about Oliver Wood’s name” is not a challenge.
5. I am not allowed to attempt to breed a liger.
6. I will not go to class skyclad.
7. The Giant Squid is not an appropriate date to the Yule Ball.
8. I will...

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23 Things To Do in a Ministry of Magic Elevator

posted by vanillaicecream

Guaranteed to, er..get you admitted to St. Mungo's?

Thank you Erin and mugglenet.com:)

1. When there's only one other person in the elevator, tap them on the shoulder and then pretend it wasn't you.

2. Push the buttons and pretend they jinx you. Wait for the effects of the 'jinx' to wear off, smile, and go back for more.

3. Ask if you can push the button for other people, but intentionally push the wrong ones.

4. Hold the doors open and say you're waiting for a friend. After a while let the doors close and say, "Hi Greg. How's your day been?"

5. Drop a quill and wait until someone goes to pick...

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Seven Unique Ways to Commit Suicide

posted by JAlanaE

Possibility one: Offer yourself as a babysitter for Hagrid's pets.

Especially recommended to: People who are not afraid of a painful death

Assumed probability of success: Depends on your skill

Possible reason for failure: Hagrid has just locked himself up in his cabin, refusing to listen to your offer, because of the latest attack on his self-esteem.

Side effects: Might break Hagrid's heart if you get into a close relationship with him.

Possibility two: Dig up Voldemort's corpse, take a Polyjuice Potion with a part of him and show yourself in public.

Especially recommended to: good actors and actresses...

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Slytherins,misunderstood?

posted by Slytherinlife

Slytherin the house of apparent "evil." If you think about it the kids in Slytherin that went with Voldemort granted probably went with him because they were sick of being rejected. Nobody wanted to be friends with the Slytherins and automatically assumed them evil not to mention the fact that some were pressured by their parents such as Draco. Nobody considers the fact that his dad abuses him mentally and is often rough with him so nobody knows what happens behind closed doors.In my opinion people are way to quick to judge Slytherins without considering their pasts and the pressure put upon them.Thefore,Slytherins may be more misunderstood than bad.

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Eight Nights

posted by zanhar1

So it’s been a while since I’ve typed a Bellatrix fic. This one’s based on my headcanon that Bellatrix hurts herself when she has no one else to torture. So self-harm warning; if you know you don’t like/can’t handle this stuff I don’t recommend reading this one.

Eight nights. Eight marks.
Slanted slightly.
Etched across pale skin.

They whispered to her, a deceptively crooning series of chatter.
Ongoing.
Endless.
They wouldn’t silence themselves no matter how much she demanded it of them. They wanted only one thing, and that thing was not in her power to give to them at that moment....

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Why James and Lily are like Harry and Ginny

posted by pulinemmy

If you look at Lily and James you notice they are very similar to Harry and Ginny.

Looks

Ginny has red hair and brown eyes. Harry has dark hair and green eyes. Switch them around... you get James and Lily! Lily has RED hair and GREEN eyes. James has DARK hair and BROWN eyes.

"I never really gave up on you"

Ginny had a crush on Harry. And James had a crush on Lily (mentioned by Snape, he did ask her out).

Both Lily and Harry showed no interest, but at some stage they fell for them.

___________________________

Apart from that there is nothing that shows they're very similar.

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730 things i'm forbidden to do at hogwarts 201-300

posted by Weasel1999

201. I will not melt if water is poured over me.
202. -Neither will Professor Umbridge.
203. I do not have a Cyberman Patronus.
204. I am not a Wirn animagus, either.
205. I will not ask Aragog if he came from Metabelis III.
206. -Or if he has any pretty blue crystals.
207. "Nessie is actually a cyborg created by the Zygons" is not an appropriate thing to say in Care of MagicalCreatures Class.
208. While it is appropriate to refer to Voldemort as "Master" while in his service, Voldemort and The Master are not one and the same.
209. I cannot substitute Prydonian robes for my Hogwarts uniform.
210. -Nor...

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Why I Love Sirius Black.

posted by LifesGoodx3

As many people here on the Harry Potter spot know, Sirius Black is my favorite character. He has always been and always will be. Some people, along with me, love him. Some hate him. Some don't have much of an opinion on him. I've decided that I want to explain why I like Sirius, and how I came to like him.

I saw HP 1-6 movies before reading any of the books. I remember loving Sirius, even before I read the books. I believe the reason I liked him at the time was the relationship he had with Harry. Harry never really had a father figure, and Sirius was the first family he had. I must have thought...

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5 Songs That Remind Me of Bellatrix and Why

posted by zanhar1

As I did with my article like this in the Once spot, Imma do state the song name and pull lyrics from each song that just really remind me Bellatrix and how said lyric reminds me of her. For once the list actually is in order from what I think suits her most to least.

1. Be My Friend by One Eye'd Doll: The overall story of the song talks of a serial killer who doesn't understand why she can't seem to make friends. The chorus goes as the following; Serial killers are people too if you take away the voices I'm just like you I'll hack you up and bury you in my yard but why does making friends...

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Why i admire harry potter

posted by ananya1

I admire the concept of magic from my very childhood. When i was 10 years old i came across the first book of harry potter. and soon i fell in love with the leading character harry. it was not until the age of 12 that i watched the movie. both the book and the movie has applied magic on me and the most exciting psrt of the series is the connection between harry and voldemort. these mind blowing adventurous series has won my heart unlike any other book. Its my pleasure to join the fanpop and show myself as a fan of harry potter. this is the first time i have been able to express my viwes on this hilarious book

thank u fanpop

i love harry potter

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He's not my boyfriend! (A Harry Potter Fanfic) Chapter 4

posted by dpaisita97

I HAVE A FEELING ITS A LITTLE SHORT BUT HERE'S THE NEW CHAPTER, PLEASE COMMENT!
OH AND SILLY ME I FORGOT TO GIVE A DESCRIPTION OF HAYLEY SO YOU CAN IMAGINE HER. SHE'S OBVIOUSLY 11, ABOUT 4'10, HAS DYED BLACK HAIR WITH PURPLE HIGHLIGHTS, PURPLE CONTACTS, AND MOSTLY WEARS BLACK, PURPLE AND BLUE AND JEANS, ALMOST NEVER WEARS SKIRTS OR DRESSES,OH AND SHE'S A SKATER THAT LOVES ROCK MUSIC.

Chapter 4:All Aboard the Crazy Train

I may be crazy,but I think I'm actually excited to go to Hogwarts.I mean its a MAGIC school! I wonder why I was not happy with this. Oh right, cause even if I am a, a wi..a wi,...

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Why I don't like Ginny Weasley

posted by elsafan1010

the only weasley I don't like

So I know I'm gonna receive a lot of hatred for this, but I actually dislike Ginny Weasley. I don't hate her, the series are full of characters I cannot relate to or just don't like for some particular reason, for example Cho is one of them.

When I tell someone I dislike Ginny, they start to answer me like this:

"Go read the books!"

This definitely was worse for me. I disliked book Ginny more, and I got it the moment I finished reading the Chamber Of Secrets. She didn't even do anything in the book. It was all Harry saving her and she trembling all the book.

But more, she is wildly overrated in...

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12 Days of Christmas (Harry Potter Style)

posted by Liepe

Disclaimer: THIS IS NOT MINE! YOU HEAR ME! NOT. MINE.
Who does it belong to then? Well, it belongs to the fanfiction writer link (Found on Fanfiction.net.) The fanfic that this song came from is called link. It's a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fanfic, and if that turns you off, then I'm sorry, but please do read this song. If you want to read this fanfic (And please do) then I must warn you that it has MATURE CONTENT and is rated M. That is all. Enjoy!

"12 Days of Christmas" Sung by Seamus, lyrics done by Galadriell.

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a wilting Whomping Willow...

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My Favorite Harry Potter Movies (Pros&Cons) : 8-1

posted by twifanpire

Now that Harry Potter is over, I’ve made a little list of the films from my least-favorite to most favorite (as of now…it tends to change), listing some of the pros and cons of each. I wrote this just for fun, and I’d like to hear your thoughts as well. This is just my humble opinion, and I’m sure it will be different from yours, but no rude comments please :)

#8. HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE (2004) Mike Newell
The fourth Harry Potter movie, whilst not being exactly the longest, feels like it’s the longest. The special effects are great, but in my point of view they hardly...

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Is It Worth Crying-- A Harry Potter One-Shot Fanfic

posted by RealBenTennyson

A one-shot Harry Potter Fan fiction..

What was Ron thinking when he received his prefect badge? What if Molly never showed up when Hermione was 'trying' to congratulate him?

It is from Ron's POV. Set is before 5th year when he received his prefect badge. Some actions will be similar to what JKR wrote but some will be different.What would've been Ron's reaction if Molly never showed up? End will be different from what JKR wrote.

Is It Worth Crying?

Prefect Badge?

In his letter?

He's shocked beyond point when he came to know that Harry hadn't been made prefect; but what he was feeling now can't be...

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Mistakes from the book - Prisoner of Azkaban

posted by Hermione30

Prisoner of Azkaban

Book 3 Mistakes
NOTE: Many of these book mistakes were corrected in later versions, so the mistake may not appear in your HP book.

* The cover of Prisoner of Azkaban (American version) clearly depicts the night that Harry and Hermione save Sirius and Buckbeak. That night is also supposed to be a full moon, as stated in the book. However, on the back side of the cover, the moon appears to be crescent when it should be a full moon. Thanks, Laura!

* In the UK version of POA, page 45 primarily states that Harry is being waited on by the manager of Flourish and Blotts. The manager takes him to the...

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How Anakin Skywalker( Vader ) and Tom Riddle( Voldemort ) are alike

posted by MrsEric_M

We all see similarities between Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker. Both orphaned boys, who unaware of their big destinies live with their over-bearing or could give a crap Aunts and Uncles. Plus we have the Death Eaters and the Storm Troopers. Harry has a wand, Luke has a Light Sabor. Harry is a good Quidditch Player, Luke is a good fighter pilot. They each have two best friends always at there side Han and Ron, Leia and Hermione. But what about those bad guys... did anyone ever notice there are very similar qualities between Vader and Voldy. For One thing they both were talented young men,...

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11 Comebacks to Use When Voldemort Says He's Going to Kill You

posted by BellaCullen96

1. "What did I ever do to y- oh, nevermind."

2. "Oh, ha ha, you got me! Am I on Punk'd? Where's the camera guy, huh? Where!?"

3. "Wow, you're even dumber than you look, and that's saying something. What kind of idiot tells their victim what they're about to do?! I'm ready for you now!" *Prepare yourself by getting into various Matrix positions, beckon him with one finger*

4. "And she's all 'F.Y.I., he's so into me and not you.' and I'm all 'Yeah, right, whatever.' Oh, I'm sorry! Did you say something?"

5. "Why do you have to be so mean?!" *produce fake tears and throw a tantrum*

6. "Uh, I'm...

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Why Ginny Weasley Is Not A Mary Sue

posted by Isabellagirl033

Care for a Bat Bogey Hex? Anyone?

Greetings Fellows! I'm Isabellagirl033 and I've written this article to clear the confusion that many of you seem to make. I've seen and heard many people classifying Ginny Weasley as a Mary Sue character. Yikes!
Jk Rowling has made the character of Ginny Weasley a very complex one. She evolves from a shy, little girl to a fiery and outspoken redhead. The problem is that Ginny has so many positive characteristics that they overshadowed her flaws.

Ginny indeed has many flaws etc.
* In the Chamber of Secrets, Ron himself says that "Ginny never shuts up, normally" meaning that one of her flaws is...

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Sorting Hat Result:

posted by sharon-sel

Yayyyyyy I'm in Gryffindor....

The Sorting Hat has placed you in Gryffindor

New from J.K. Rowling

Congratulations! I’m Prefect Percy Weasley, and I’m delighted to welcome you to GRYFFINDOR HOUSE. Our emblem is the lion, the bravest of all creatures; our house colours are scarlet and gold, and our common room lies up in Gryffindor Tower.

This is, quite simply, the best house at Hogwarts. It’s where the bravest and boldest end up – for instance: Albus Dumbledore! Yes, Dumbledore himself, the greatest wizard of our time, was a Gryffindor! If that’s not enough for you, I don’t know what is.

I won’t keep you long, as all you need to do to find out more about your house is to follow Harry Potter and his friends as I lead them up to their dormitories. Enjoy your time at Hogwarts – but how could you fail to? You’ve become part of the best house in the school.