Friday, February 13, 2015

21 Times "Harry Potter" Was The Cleverest Book Series Ever

J.K. Rowling thought of everything.


The first time Snape speaks to Harry, he asks "Potter! What would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?"


The first time Snape speaks to Harry, he asks "Potter! What would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?"


According to the Victorian Language of Flowers, asphodel is a type of lily meaning 'my regrets follow you to the grave' and wormwood means 'absence' and symbolizes bitter sorrow. So we could interpret the meaning of Snape's question as "I bitterly regret Lily's death".


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In Philosopher's Stone, the Weasley twins managed to hit Quirrell in the back of the head with snowballs.


In Philosopher's Stone, the Weasley twins managed to hit Quirrell in the back of the head with snowballs.


Meaning they hit Voldemort right in the face.


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The entrance to Dumbledore's office...


The entrance to Dumbledore's office...


...is literally a Griffin door.


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Many believe Hedwig's namesake Saint Hedwig is the patron saint of orphaned children.


Many believe Hedwig's namesake Saint Hedwig is the patron saint of orphaned children.


But she is actually the patron saint of dead children (St Jerome Emiliani is the patron saint of orphans). Looked at this way, perhaps Rowling named Harry's owl Hedwig to signify she was there to protect him from death... or perhaps it was a clue to Harry's eventual fate in The Deathly Hallows from the very beginning.


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New York Times Columnist David Carr Dies At 58

Carr was well-known for his columns on the media, as well as his candid memoir discussing his former cocaine addiction.


New York Times journalist David Carr died Thursday. He was 58.


New York Times journalist David Carr died Thursday. He was 58.


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Times staffers confirmed his death to BuzzFeed News shortly before the paper published his obituary.


In a note to employees, Executive Editor Dean Baquet said Carr "died suddenly tonight after collapsing in the newsroom."


Carr's wife and one of his daughters were joined by a group of Times staffers at the hospital, Baquet added.


"He was the finest media reporter of his generation, a remarkable and funny man who was one of the leaders of our newsroom," Baquet wrote.


Publisher Arthur Sulzberger Thursday called Carr "one of the most gifted journalists who has ever worked at The New York Times." Sulzberger added that "he combined formidable talent as a reporter with acute judgement to become an indispensable guide to modern media."


Reaction to Carr's death was a mix of disbelief and shock among co-workers and fans.


Reaction to Carr's death was a mix of disbelief and shock among co-workers and fans.


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Richard Armitage Reading Love Poems Is Like Porn For Your Ears

Relationship status: Richard Armitage saying “bud”.



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Feast your aural senses on Armitage's version of "I Carry Your Heart" by e. e. cummings.



DAT "BUD" THO.


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21 "Fifty Shades Of Grey" Quotes Presented By Gollum

Mr. Gollum will see you now.



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Which New Book Should You Read?

Find your next read here!


11 Hilariously On-Point “Fifty Shades Of Grey” Movie Reviews

A must read for anyone intending to see the film this weekend.



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11 Unexpectedly Sexy Bible Verses For Valentine's Day

Oh God. Oh God.



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11 Updated Versions Of Valentine's Day Poems

Let’s skip the flowers and go right to the Netflix.



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