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Harry Potter Blog Post 10

Hi everyone! Episode 5 of The Pensieve Podcast is out now! You can listen to it @ https://anchor.fm/alexandras-adventures! It is all about book 5 of the series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We had a great conversation about Quidditch, Sirius’ death, and the prophecy.

This episode’s scholarly second was by Bill McCarron, whose article is titled “Power vs. Authority in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.”

Now for this week’s blog post:

This week’s blog post is a little different. I wanted to share more information from the book that we did not get time to talk about in Episode 5.

Number 12 Grimmauld Place is the ancestral home of the Black family. Sirius Black lets Dumbledore use it as headquarters for the Order of the Phoenix, so many people are staying there. While cleaning up the house, Molly Weasley thinks that there is a boggart in one of the cabinets upstairs. As we learned from Professor Remus Lupin earlier in the series, no one really knows what a boggart's true form is. Molly asks Mad-Eye Moody to check the cabinet with his magical eye for her. Moody does confirm that there is a boggart and knowing that the boggart could not see Moody and become his worst fear, this means that Moody is probably the only person in the world who knows what its true form is.

We also learn what Molly’s boggart is when she goes to get rid of it. Molly’s boggart is the corpses of her family and Harry Potter. Every time Molly attempted to banish the boggart, it changed into a different member of the family, ending on Harry. Having seen the student’s experience with a boggart and seeing fears such as spiders and teachers, this moment becomes much more emotional. We also watch Mrs. Weasley breaking down for one of the first times. This was shocking to read because she has always been so strong and caring. This moment shows that even the people we see as the strongest can still break.

I also enjoy the little moments when we learn about what is going on in other characters’ lives although they are not always joyful moments. When Harry arrives at Grimmauld Place, he is told not to bring up Percy to Molly and Arthur. It is revealed that he has been given a promotion at the ministry, and when he came home and told his family, they believed that he was given the position in order to spy on the family. This led to an argument and Percy packed up and left the family, getting a flat in London. We also learn that in his argument, he blamed his father for the fact that they did not have much money growing up. Percy’s opinions and job come into play later in the book. He actually sends Ron a letter in the middle of the night hoping Ron would be able to read it in private. However, the letter just angers Ron, because Percy told him to stop being friends with Harry because when things are done, he won’t want to be on the wrong side.

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Harry Potter Blog Post 14

Raise your wands in honor of those lost in the Battle of Hogwarts 23 years ago today! Episode 7 of The Pensieve Podcast is out now. This episode is a discussion about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! Join us as we explore the losses that occurred during the course of the novel, as well as during the battle, the happy and joyous moments that occur in the darkest of times, and finally the unforgivable curses. Stick around until the end for this episode’s scholarly second which is by J.K. Rowling and is titled "Illness and Disability." You can listen to it @ https://anchor.fm/alexandras-adventures! Make sure to check it out!

Scholarly Second: “Illness and Disability” by J.K. Rowling

Now for this week’s blog post:

Where Do Those Names Come From?!

Rowling seems to have a fun time coming up with names for everything in her book. “She uses foreign words, puns, and anagrams; makes references to history and myth; and often takes names from maps.” For words such as Quidditch, she makes them up. It was brought up that a fan pointed out letters from each ball used in the game make up the word Quidditch: Quaffle, Bludger, Bludger, and snitch. Something else that I think is special is that she also invents the histories for the words she invents. A companion book one can find is “Quidditch Through the Ages” where we can learn more about Quidditch.

Below are some examples of words with a little more meaning to them/where they came from:

Acronyms

O.W.L.s: Ordinary Wizarding Levels. To pass you would prove to be wise.

N.E.W.T.s: Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Tests.

Geography

Bathilda Bagshot: Bagshot is the author of A History of Magic, but is also a town near London

Foreign Words

Beauxbatons: French for “beautiful wands”

Literature

Gilderoy Lockhart: His first name refers to his being gilded to make him seem more intelligent and attractive. His last name connects with author J.G. Lockhart and fits his role as a writer of wizard lore.

History

The Grey Lady: Lady Jane Grey was the queen of England for 9 days in 1553 before being killed.

Religion and Mythology

Remus Lupin: Lupus is Latin for ‘wolf.’ Additionally, the legendary founders of Rome were named Romulus and Remus.

Saints

Hedwig: under her patronage, nuns chose as their work the education of orphaned children, like Harry.

And a couple fun words: Diagon Alley runs “diagonally.” Knockturn Alley is not a place you want to visit “nocturnally.”

Source: Colbert, David. The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts. Lumina Press, 2001.

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Harry Potter Blog Post 12

Hi everyone! Episode 6 of The Pensieve Podcast is out now! You can listen to it @ https://anchor.fm/alexandras-adventures! It is all about book 6 of the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We had a great conversation about the Unbreakable Vow, the Malfoy’s, and Bill Weasley.

This week’s scholarly second is brought to us by Stacy Gillis, whose article is titled “Film Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.”

Now for this week’s blog post:

What Makes Veela Angry?

We first see Veela in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at the Quidditch World Cup. They are beautiful young women, and their beauty is astonishing, which can make men act foolishly. It is said that Veela can be quite jealous. In a famous Serbian tale, the veela Ravioyla warned Duke Milosh that if he sang on her mountain she would shoot her arrows into him. Ravioyla heard Milosh singing in a finer voice than her own, which made her angry, and she shot two arrows at him, one hit his throat and the other his heart. In the end, Ravioyla healed Milosh. Veela are also known to be gifted in the healing arts. They tend to be kind to humans and are known to marry mortal men. According to this chapter, the thing that upsets them the most is having their ritual dances disturbed.

What Makes Harry a Universal Hero?

Harry is a very familiar hero to readers. He has many qualities that we see in other stories that we enjoy. Harry is what readers might call a “legendary Lost Prince or Hidden Monarch.” He can also be classified as an Ugly Duckling by the Dursleys’ strange standards. The Dursleys also treat Harry like Cinderella. His treatment is very similar to that of Cinderella’s tale.

Because Harry is famous in the wizarding world, he begins to feel self-doubt. Additionally, other people who care about bloodlines would see Harry as inferior.

Scholar Joseph Campbell wrote about “The Hero with a Thousand Faces,” which is the common central character in many stories. Campbell explains that the hero’s journey has three stages: Departure, Initiation, and Return. We can see all three stages throughout the series. Each novel tends to start with Harry at the Dursleys’ house before he embarks on an adventure/goes to school. Although he is surrounded by people who are helping him, he often has to enter the final battle or fight alone. Harry faces a lot of trials throughout the series and has many companions that assist him. The hero takes a “magic flight” back to his original world. We see this in the Chamber of Secrets, when Fawkes rescues them. Harry also has difficulty adjusting to his original life, where people will not fully comprehend his experience. We see this all the time when he returns to the Dursleys’ house, but we also see this in the magical world more after the fourth book.

The quest of our heroes stays the same. They have to battle the dark forces of the world, but they must face the dark forces within and rediscover that they are worthy of victory. Campbell says “we understand Harry because every one of us shares the supreme ordeal.”

Why Are Goblins Such Good Bankers?

The goblins in Harry’s world have rebelled against wizards in the past and have an uneasy truce with them. “Sometimes goblins are portrayed as more industrious than evil--adept at mining…” I thought this was an interesting fact, because when they go to Gringotts Bank in the films, they ride around in what look to be mining carts. The goblins in the series seem to be somewhere between good and evil. This “balance makes them perfect guardians for Gringotts Bank, a task that requires they be both trustworthy and ruthless.” It is important to note that you have to be careful when making deals with goblins. Bill Weasley works with them and warns Harry about making deals and being careful because the goblins can be ruthless.

Source: Colbert, David. The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts. Lumina Press, 2001.

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Harry Potter Blog Post 11

Hi everyone! Episode 5 of The Pensieve Podcast is out now! You can listen to it @ https://anchor.fm/alexandras-adventures! It is all about book 5 of the series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We had a great conversation about Quidditch, Sirius’ death, and the prophecy.

Now for this week’s blog post:

Why Is Each Malfoy Aptly Named?

Each name for the Malfoys is loaded with meaning and history. It was interesting to learn that the family name, Malfoy, derives from the Latin maleficus, meaning evil-doer. Many would argue that this is fitting because the Malfoy family is considered “evil” and dark by many people in the wizarding community.

Meaning of Names

Draco: double meaning in Latin, “dragon” and “snake,” which is fitting as he is sorted into Slytherin

Lucius (Draco’s father): similar to “Lucifer,” another name for the devil, which is fitting as he is a “powerful Death Eater”

Narcissa (Draco’s mother): her name is said to come from the Greek myth about Narcissus, who was very vain and “cursed by a god to fall in love with himself,” which eventually led to his death

If Dumbledore Is So Powerful, Shouldn’t He Fight Voldemort?

Albus Dumbledore is the headmaster of Hogwarts and is “considered by many the greatest wizard of modern times” (which is on his Chocolate Frog trading card). He holds many titles in the wizarding world that prove this: “Order of Merlin (First Class), Grand Sorcerer, Chief Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confederation of Wizards.” People wanted Dumbledore to be the Minister of Magic, but he did not want this position and decided to remain at Hogwarts. This is something we learn more about in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, because Fudge becomes paranoid thinking Dumbledore is after his job even though he always made it clear he didn’t want the position and advised Fudge behind-the-scenes. He and Harry are two of the only wizards who do not fear to call Voldemort by his name.

Many have asked why he did not search for Voldemort, but instead let Harry face Voldemort. As mentioned in this chapter, he is “particularly famous for his defeat of the dark wizard Grindelwald in 1945, so we know he is capable of defeating Voldemort. Although he has plenty of knowledge and experience, there is not an easy answer for this question. We learned about the prophecy in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix which could be considered one of the reasons that he could not just go searching for Voldemort and defeat him. Albus Dumbledore is a complex character, and we know he usually has his reasons when he makes specific decisions.

Source: Colbert, David. The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts. Lumina Press, 2001.

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Check out episode 6 of The Pensieve Podcast where we explore Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on https://anchor.fm/alexandras-adventures

Join us as we discuss the Unbreakable Vow, the Malfoy’s, and Bill Weasley.

Scholarly Second Source: “Film Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” by Stacy Gillis

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Season 2 of Alexandra’s Adventures in coming soon! Join me as I dive into the Harry Potter novels and analyze them!

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Check out our latest episode of The Pensieve Podcast where we explore Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on https://anchor.fm/alexandras-adventures!

Join us as we discuss wand technology, the Death Eater trials we see when we learn about the Pensieve, and Fred and George’s dreams of having a joke shop.

Scholarly Second Source: “Other Muggles’ Children: Power and Oppression in Harry Potter.” by Victoria Scholz

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Harry Potter Blog Post 5

Hi everyone! If you haven’t listened to the most recent episode of The Pensieve Podcast, make sure to check it out @ https://anchor.fm/alexandras-adventures or your favorite podcast platform!

Why Would Voldemort Put the Dark Mark on Death Eaters?

The Dark Mark is first notably seen in the sky after the Qudditch World Cup in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. “It was a colossal skull, comprised of what looked like emerald stars, with a serpent protruding from its mouth like a tongue.” This symbol also appears on the arms of Voldemort’s followers, specifically the forearms is where it can generally be seen. This mark is considered Voldemort’s version of the Devil’s Mark, which is from the Middle Ages. “Morsmorde” is the command used to make the Dark Mark appear.

Why Would Durmstrang Students Travel by Ship?

Durmstrang is one of two wizarding schools in continental Europe. The exact location of the school is unknown, but due to the uniforms worn, it is probably in northeastern Europe. On top of “deep bloodred” robes, the students wear coats of “shaggy, matted fur.” The Headmaster’s name is Igor Karkaroff and students have names such as Poliakoff, which also suggest eastern Europe/Russia.

The school’s name is a play on the German phrase Sturm and Drang (“storm and stress”). It is in this section of the reading that we get some insight into why Durmstrang students travel by ship. The term describes a type of literature devoted to grandeur, spectacle, and rebellion. Richard Wagner, a composer, wrote many dark operas, one of which included the famous ghost ship, The Flying Dutchman.

At Durmstrang, students are actually taught the Dark Arts, as opposed to Hogwarts where they only learn Defense Against the Dark Arts. This is said to be influenced by the headmaster, Karkaroff, a former Death Eater. Additionally, Durmstrang doesn’t admit Mudbloods, according to Draco Malfoy, whose father considered sending him there for their doctrines.

Why are Harry and Cedric like knights of the round table?

The Goblet of Fire is a “roughly-hewn wooden cup” that would be “entirely unremarkable had it not been full to the brim with dancing blue-white flames.” The Goblet of Fire is fairly similar to another powerful goblet, the Holy Grail. Like the Goblet of Fire, the Holy Grail was probably made of wood because it was the cup of a poor carpenter. Both were magical objects. The Grail was said to heal those who drank from it, and the Goblet can sense whether or not a person is worthy. King Arthur and his knights undertook quests to find the Grail or at least to understand its significance. For Harry and Cedric, they were tasked to literally find a “Grail” or in this case the Triwizard Cup.

Source: Colbert, David. The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts. Lumina Press, 2001.

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Transcript for Season 2 Trailer on Harry Potter

Welcome back everyone. As we enter the new year, Alexandra’s Adventures is looking forward to all of the different things we can explore and share together.

Thank you to my listeners who have joined me on this adventure so far.

I have exciting news! Season 2 of Alexandra’s Adventures will be airing soon. I plan to start releasing episodes at the beginning of February, and I will be posting updates on instagram so keep an eye out. If you don’t currently follow me, you can find us on instagram @alexandras_amazing_adventures

Season 2 will be all about the magical world of Harry Potter!

Harry Potter was a very influential part of my childhood, and it still holds an important place in my heart.

I look forward to sharing my opinions and an analytical perspective of the novels after reading them again years later. I have exciting plans for this season, and I hope you all enjoy.

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Transcript for Tech Addiction: Part 1

Hi, I’m Alexandra and I am the creator of Alexandra’s Adventures. I want to explore different topics, learn new things and share my discoveries with all of you. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Hello everyone! Welcome to the first episode of Alexandra’s Adventures. If you’re listening to this podcast, you have probably already heard the trailer, but if you missed it, I’ll give you a recap. I’m Alexandra, your host, and I want to explore different topics and share my thoughts and feelings with all of you. In today’s episode, we are exploring tech addiction, how to recognize it, and what we can do to help ourselves.

Just a little disclaimer - I am by no means an expert in the fields of psychology or technology. If you feel like tech addiction is a serious problem for you, please seek out a profession for appropriate help. I am just a regular gal looking into tech addiction and sharing my thoughts and personal experiences.

Now on to the topic of the day - Tech addiction

What exactly is tech addiction?

The academic definition I found essentially defines technology addiction as frequent and obsessive technology related behavior, which is increasingly practiced despite the negative consequences to the user of the technology. Now that was kind of a long definition, so a shorter and more simple definition I found was that technology addiction is an over-dependence on technology.

Now that we know what tech addiction is, how do we recognize it in ourselves? Now if you relate to the main example I am about to give, it does not mean you have a tech addiction, it is just something I recognize that affects me and makes me realize how much time I spend using technology. And it makes me debate whether or not I do in fact have a technology addiction.

Every time your phone vibrates - are you tempted to look at it? Do you pick it up? Maybe you don’t keep it on silent, does the sound that goes off make you look at it? If you have a smart watch, it will more than likely make a noise or vibrate depending on the settings you have when you get a notification, which can be a distraction. Do you look at it everytime it buzzes or alerts you?

Now, I am able to resist looking at my phone every time. However, I will admit I look at my watch pretty much every time it vibrates when I am wearing it, because it will alert me when I get an email, but it also alerts me to stand once an hour or when I get a notification from snapchat or another app.

This can be a distraction, but there are ways you can help yourself and try to limit the amount of times you do look at it or pick it up. The simple answer people would give you is to turn off your phone and to not wear your watch, but for some of us, this isn’t an option. My phone is one of the main ways to contact me, and I need to be able to answer the phone if I get an important phone call. I also wear my watch for health reasons. It tracks my steps and exercise as well as my heart rate. And it also reminds me to stand up and walk around. So, one of the main things I suggest is to silence or put these devices on vibrate or do not disturb. Now if you put your phone on do not disturb mode, you can make it so certain numbers can call and break through that, like your emergency contacts. Another thing you can do is go into your settings and turn off notifications for apps you don’t need or don’t want to receive notifications from. This limits the amount of notifications you get in a day, which limits the number of disturbances that will occur. And I promise you, it may seem like a small step, but it will help.

One of the features on my phone that has helped me recognize the amount of time I spend on it and encourages me to use it less is the screen time feature. If you have an iPhone, there is a new feature that you can turn on to track your screen time and phone usage. Now when I say new, I mean within the last year or so, not last month. The feature will actually track how long you spend on certain apps and just clicking to see your homescreen. However, users are able to turn this feature off. So it’s only useful and helpful, if you are willing to use it.

I have been collecting data on this over the past week or so to share with you all to kind of help explain how this feature helps me. I have been averaging about 6 hours and 30 minutes of screen time per day. The majority of the time I spend on my phone tends to be split into three categories which are social, information and reading, and creativity. Which makes sense, I check my social media daily, I love to read, so I have various book apps on my phone. And the creativity category is mostly made up from me working on this podcast.

One of the cool things that is tracked is pick ups. It tracks how many times you pick up your phone, and what time your first pickup was that day. For me, my first pick up is generally around 8:30 in the morning when my alarm goes off. Sometimes it is earlier if I wake up and check the time, because I currently use my phone as my alarm clock. For example, today I checked the data and expected to see 8/8:30 AM, but I was surprised that my first pick up was 3:40 in the morning. However, I then remembered that I actually woke up in the middle of the night and plugged my phone in when I realized I hadn’t already. The data I have collected has also put the amount of times I pick up my phone between 70 to 90 times a day, which does seem like a lot to me.

The feature also tracks the number of notifications I get in a day. One of the days I tracked, I was shocked to see that I had received 111 notifications by 11 PM. As of recording this episode, I have gotten 99 notifications, but I have only picked up my phone 82 times today. So I call this a win, since that means I probably didn’t spend as much time on my phone than I thought.

So, one of my suggestions to all of you is that if you want to limit the amount of time you spend on your phone and you have an iPhone, enable the screen time feature and keep an eye on the data. It will help you identify what apps you spend the most time on, which can help you decide if you should delete the app or set a timer to help limit how much time you spend on it. Which I have done and I think it helps. And every week the screen time feature sends you a notification on what your average time was for the week and whether it went up or down, and when it goes down, it definitely makes me feel better. I get so excited to see when it says things like “you’re screen time went down by 14% this week” and even though that is a low percentage, I am still happy because that means I have used my phone less and spent less time on it, which means I was probably doing other things I enjoy or doing work.

Now your screen time in general being high is not automatically a bad thing. Some people only have access to a phone as their main technology, so it would make sense that their time would be higher, especially during a time like now with the pandemic. Many people are attending zoom meetings for work or zoom happy hours to stay connected with friends, so we are all spending more time using technology whether we want to or not.

I will say for me, my time on my phone tends to be divided. I won’t say it is always a distraction, because I do use it for work purposes throughout the day. But I will admit I use it to help take breaks. It has taken me awhile to realize that I can’t just work all day and not take a break because that just doesn’t work for me, it’s not good for me. So I will sometimes set a five minute timer and play a game on my phone or just get up and walk around or listen to a song or two. Which in the end, definitely helps me stay more focused when I need to get work done.

Now on that note, this is going to be the end of this episode. Tune in for the next podcast where we will continue our conversation on tech addiction.

Hey, Thanks for listening to our first episode. This was my first podcast episode ever, and I am happy I got to share it with all of you! Don’t forget to follow or subscribe to the podcast on whatever listening platform you use, so you can stay up to date with the latest episodes. Also, you can now follow us on instagram at alexandras_amazing_adventures. See you next time for another fun adventure.

Thanks again for exploring with me today! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about today’s episode, or ideas for what you want to hear in future episodes, you can dm me on instagram at alexandras_amazing_adventures or you can leave a voice message on our anchor profile!

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Hello everyone! Welcome to the podcast. I am your host, Alexandra, and you are currently listening to Alexandra’s Adventures. In this podcast, I will be exploring different topics in each episode, and we’re just going to have fun with it. I have a lot of thoughts and feelings and I thought what better way to share them with you all than a podcast, so here we are. I know that is broad but I want to allow space for you, my listeners, to be able to reach out, share ideas and let me know what you want to hear. I am sure this will be an adventure for both you and me, and I hope you enjoy! So thank you for listening and keep an eye out for our first episode!

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On May 2, 2021, we raised our wands in honor of those lost during the Battle of Hogwarts 23 years ago.

Check out episode 7 of The Pensieve Podcast where we explore Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on https://anchor.fm/alexandras-adventures

Join us as we discuss the losses that occurred during the course of the novel, as well as during the battle, the happy and joyous moments that occur in the darkest of times, and finally the unforgivable curses.

Scholarly Second Source: “Illness and Disability” by J.K. Rowling

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Harry Potter Blog Post 13

Hi everyone! Episode 6 of The Pensieve Podcast is out! You can listen to it @ https://anchor.fm/alexandras-adventures! It is all about book 6 of the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We had a great conversation about the Unbreakable Vow, the Malfoy’s, and Bill Weasley. If you haven’t listened to it, make sure to check it out!

Now for this week’s blog post:

Is “Avada Kedavra” a Real Curse?

The killing curse is the worst of the three unforgivable curses; use of any of these against another human brings a life term in Azkaban. Harry is the only known person to survive the killing curse. The curse derives from a phrase in the ancient Middle Eastern language called Aramaic, “abhadda kedhabra”, meaning “disappear like this word.” It was said that this phrase was used by ancient wizards to make illnesses disappear. The phrase is also one likely origin of the magical word abracadabra.

Which of Voldemort’s Cohorts Comes from India?

In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, we are introduced to a large snake that stays by Voldemort's side named Nagini. Something interesting that I learned in this chapter is that Nagini actually has a Royal bloodline and an important role in mythology. Naga is sanskrit for snake and Nagi the word for a female. In Buddhism and Hinduism, nagas are a race of semi-divine snakes with great powers. Female nagas are known as nagini.

What is the Most Important Language for Wizards?

The answer is Latin. Many spells, charms and curses are simply Latin words. For example, lumos means light, and nox means darkness. Latin is used in other places in the series. Mad Eye Moody was once an auror. In Latin, aurora is another word for light. It makes sense that an auror is a person who fights darkness. Additionally, Hogwarts’ motto is Latin: “Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus,” which means “Never tickle a sleeping dragon.”

Below are more examples of spells and what they mean in Latin.

Accio: summoning charm -- in Latin, accio means to call or summon

Deletrius: Makes things disappear -- in Latin, deleo means to erase or destroy

Expecto Patronum: Produces a patronus (guardian) -- in Latin, expecto means to throw out and patronus means guardian

Expelliarmus: Disarms an opponent -- in Latin, expello means to drive out or expel and arma means weapon

Imperio: puts the subject under the wizard’s complete control - one of the unforgivable curses -- in Latin, impero means to order or command

Source: Colbert, David. The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts. Lumina Press, 2001.

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Check out episode 5 of The Pensieve Podcast where we explore Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on https://anchor.fm/alexandras-adventures

Join us as we discuss Quidditch, Sirius’ death, and the prophecy.

Scholarly Second Source: “Power vs. Authority in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” By: Bill McCarron

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