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Makayla Weaver

Makayla is a freelance writer, blogger, and content creator. She started reading the Harry Potter series at age 8 and finished all of them. She’s read them again since then as well. Makayla watches all the movies every year and never tires of them. J.K Rowling's origin story of how she became a novelist inspired Makayla to continue to pursue her passion of writing.

All 7 Harry Potter Books Ranked from Worst to Best

The seven books of the Harry Potter series shaped a lot of readers’ childhoods. It holds a nostalgic and sentimental place in our hearts. Not to mention, J.K. Rowling is a phenomenal writer. As with any series, these books are often ranked in varying orders of favorites. In this article, you’ll find the Harry Potter …

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How To Retake Pottermore Sorting Hat Quiz: Step-by-step Guide

You probably have a good idea of which Hogwarts House you belong in, or at least the one you want to belong in. But how do you know for sure? In this article, we’ll discuss what the Pottermore website and Sorting Hat quiz is, frequently asked questions regarding it (such as how to retake it), …

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Why Does Voldemort Not Have a Nose?

Lord Voldemort or “He Who Shall Not Be Named” doesn’t have a nose because of his use of Dark Magic and Forbidden Spells. He fully succumbed to studying and learning more about Dark Magic during his time as a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Although, there are other theories about why he …

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How Did Fred Weasley Die in the Harry Potter Book and Movie?

Fred Weasley was the fourth son of the seven pure-blood Weasley siblings. He was always paired with his twin brother, George Weasley, and they were a dynamic duo for sure. Fred was the older of the two and known as the more daring and outspoken one. Fred was sorted into Gryffindor House (as were all …

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How Tall Are the Harry Potter Characters: Height Chart & Analysis

Throughout the Harry Potter series there is a wide range of character heights. However, not all the heights are clearly stated, so we’ve researched and compiled a table of every known Harry Potter character’s height. Harry Potter was about 5’11”, Ron Weasley 6’1″, Hermione 5’5″, Draco Malfoy 6″ and Dumbledore at 6’3″. Unsurprisingly, the tallest …

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30 Most Powerful Witches and Wizards In Harry Potter

The most powerful witches and wizards in Harry Potter were Albus Dumbledore, Lord Voldemort, Hermione Granger, Severus Snape, and Harry Potter. Strength is measured by their magical ability, but not all the most powerful witches and wizards were born with the incredible talent that they had. Some of them, like Hermione Granger, worked and studied …

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Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus Meaning in English: 5 Fan Theories

The Latin phrase “Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus” translates to “never tickle a sleeping dragon” in English. It’s engraved on Hogwart’s Crest and is the Hogwarts school motto. The Four Founders of Hogwarts likely chose it. Origin of the Crest The Crest incorporates all the original four founders: Godric Gryffindor – gold lion on a red …

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12 Most Powerful Wands in Harry Potter Ranked

Wands are vital in the wizarding world. Without wands, a witch or wizard could not perform their spells as effectively or accurately. The components that make up a wand are also essential, and there are a lot of different materials that could be used to make one. In the Harry Potter world, wandmakers use various …

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Why Wasn’t Neville Longbottom in Hufflepuff?

While we all have our favorite characters in the Harry Potter world, Neville Longbottom is a beloved fan favorite. He embodies our own personal insecurities, and he isn’t afraid to admit it. We constantly feel bad for Neville because of the horrific event that happened when he was just a baby – Bellatrix Lestrange tortured …

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Why Was Albus Dumbledore in Gryffindor And Not Slytherin or Ravenclaw?

Albus Dumbledore is a fan favorite and widely considered one of the best wizards of all time. We know that Harry Potter wouldn’t have made it out of countless sticky situations without his intervention. He also experienced a lot of difficulties early on in his young adult life. A group of Muggle boys attacked his …

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Why Wasn’t Peter Pettigrew in Slytherin House?

We can likely agree that Peter Pettigrew (aka Scabbers or Wormtail) was not a very good friend, wizard, or person. Many people think he belonged in Slytherin House during his time at Hogwarts. During his years there, he attached himself to Sirius Black, James Potter, and Remus Lupin. The four of them stirred up trouble …

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Harry Potter Patronus List and Personality Meanings: What Does Yours Mean?

What is a Patronus? The Patronus Charm is a famous defensive spell that protects witches and wizards against dementors. It is a very challenging spell that produces a magical creature specific to the one who casts it. Each individual’s Patronus says a lot about their personality and who they are as a person. What does …

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