J. K. Rowling has changed her Twitter (X) header and updated her profile picture with dramatic turquoise pendant earrings. The image is of Tower Alley situated at the the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour on the south coast of England, the UK’s largest naval base. The tower in the background is Round Tower. Built on the […]| Hogwarts Professor
I’ve at last finished my first read through and started my targeted read-back through of the latest installment in J.K Rowling’s Strike series. We’ll be doing some serious deep dives into this volume, of course, but I wanted to go ahead and share some of my initial thoughts which may, for some of you, be similar to your own. Just in case you are reading this post before completing your own complete read of the twisting tale of silver, murder, and convoluted relationships galore, I am ...| Hogwarts Professor
In a remarkable confirmation of the mythological analysis of the Strike-Ellacott series, J. K. Rowling has posted a “Public service announcement for Strike and Robin fans” frustrated by the “emotional trauma” created by The Hallmarked Man. This painting is L’Amour et Psyché by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, painted in 1889. This oil on canvas painting depicts a […]| Hogwarts Professor
It’s a long-standing custom at Hogwarts Professor to put up posts for Serious Readers to share their finds on specific topics in the week following a new Rowling book’s publication. This Quiet week of little posting — because most folks are trying to find time to finish a ginormous tome while working a day job […]| Hogwarts Professor