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August 5, 2016 No Responses

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Is It Really Worth All The Hype?

I was introduced to Harry Potter by my father when I was 9 years old. I finished the series for the first time over the next two years, rushing home from school everyday to tear through the final book when...

February 15, 2016 No Responses

“The Cursed Child”- An 8th Harry Potter Book to Hit the Stores

Like almost every literate teenager out, I have grown up on the Harry Potter. Rowling, the genius behind the most famous wizard in the world had as big a hand in shaping my childhood as my own parents did. I...

February 2, 2016 3 Responses

Why The Harry Potter Fandom Is Still As Resilient As Ever, 8 Years Later – Part 2

If you have read the first part, you might have been miffed at there being only four reasons. (If you haven’t read it, visit http://www.icytales.com/why-the-harry-potter-fandom-resilient-ever-years-later-part/page). Surely, something as amazing as HARRY POTT...

January 31, 2016 No Responses

Why The Harry Potter Fandom Is As Resilient As Ever, 8 Years Later – Part 1

“Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic.” – Albus Dumbledore. And indeed, they truly are. As human beings, we may not possess the ability to make objects vanish with a spell or Stun our enemies...

January 21, 2016 No Responses

Yes, Professor Snape Will “ALWAYS” Be Our Favorite. Here’s Why.

It’s been a week since Alan Rickman’s death, and both the wizard and muggle communities are still mourning over the irrevocable loss. There will never be another actor who can portray the sheer brilliance of our beloved Professor Snape with...

January 14, 2016 No Responses

Professor Snape is No More! R.I.P Alan Rickman

This year is not off to a good start. Few days after the death of David Bowie, the world cries again, this time for Alan Rickman. The British actor, known for movies like Harry Potter, and Love Actually, died...

January 14, 2016 No Responses

Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Great Hall: When Fandom Meets Romance

Accio Harry Potter fans! Well, more like people who are forever gloomy for never getting a letter from Hogwarts. I have news for you all! No, I can’t get you your letter. If I could, I wouldn’t be sitting here...

January 6, 2016 No Responses

Potterheads: The Invisibility Cloak Would Soon Be a Reality

“If you could have one superpower, what would it be?” “Invisibility.” This has always been my answer. Ever since I was a kid. I mean, who would not want to be invisible? You could go anywhere you want, do anything...

December 27, 2015 No Responses

Hermione is Different And That’s Causing Quite a Ruckus!

Yes, yes, yes, my friends! Hermione is different. Not only has the person changed, but, well, her race is different as well. She. is. Black. That comes as a shock for a whole lot of her lovers. Take this proof,...

December 16, 2015 No Responses

Back to the Wizarding World!

The teaser trailer of ‘Fantastic Beasts and where to find them’ has arrived. And it is perfect! End of Harry Potter marked an end of the magical era. ‘Fantastic Beasts’ is offering a chance to go back. The trailer gives...

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