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est. 2000 A.D.
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Trivia of the Day
Oliver Wood has an incendiary relationship with Slytherin’s Quidditch captain, Marcus Flint. Note that wood and flint are both materials that can be used to start fires. Read More
Quote of the Day
“That suggests that what you fear most of all is fear. Very wise, Harry.”… Read More
The Harry Potter Minute
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by Steve VanderArk
In my last podcast, I talked about the first of two magic duels in chapter 36 of Order of the Phoenix, the one… Read More
Lexicon Podcast
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by Steve VanderArk
This is an encore presentation of an episode from June, 2011 Steve talks about Pottermore misconceptions, how Rowling changed the online world once before, cool and… Read More
Latest from the Lexicon Blog
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by Steve VanderArk
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April, like March, tends to be fairly quiet at Hogwarts. The Fifth and Seventh Years are working harder than ever with the OWL and NEWT exams looming in just a few months. Here are the highlights for March: During Harry’s Time at Hogwarts: 1992 On or about the 24th, Hagrid’s… Read More
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March is typically an uneventful month for Harry and the others at Hogwarts. Hermione starts studying intensely for the exams: Hermione, however, had more on her mind than the Philosopher’s Stone. She had started drawing up revision schedules and color-coding all her notes. Harry and Ron wouldn’t have minded, but… Read More
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by Steve VanderArk
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February is dominated by Valentine’s Day, of course, but a lot of other interesting events happen during this month. Probably the biggest February event during Harry’s time at Hogwarts was the Second Task of the Triwizard Tournament. I’m particularly intrigued by the antics of Minister for Magic Pricilla Dupont who was… Read More
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One of the latest books to come out for Dungeons and Dragons is called Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos. The book is designed to provide D&D players with the opportunity to play as students at a magical school. It’s pretty easy to see the connections to the adventures of Harry and… Read More
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The excitement of the impending holidays during December gives way in January to the dull routine of the beginning of the winter term at Hogwarts. The students return, typically aboard the Hogwarts Express, the first weekend of the month. Quidditch practices begin again and the first match of the new… Read More