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[Note: this page has been active since the release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Therefore, some of the information in the essays may be incorrect, based on information found in books released after the essays were written. Please note the "Revision Date" at the top of each essay.]

Writing/Grammar

All Things British by Arabella Figg and PJ Babington
Common Mistakes by Arborealis
Comparing The US And UK Versions Thread
On-Line Writing Workshops by Dr. Catherine M. Schaff-Stump

Characters

(Draco) In Defense of Draco by The Morning Starr (April 23, 2003)
(Draco) What Makes Draco Tick? by Darcy Smittenaar (December 25, 2004)
(Dursleys) The Dursleys by Piper (September 20, 2002)
(Fred and George)Fred and George Weasley by Rocky (October 12, 2002)
(Ginny Weasley) Ginny Weasley by ancarett (October 8, 2002)
(Ginny Weasley) The Quintessential Weasley (Ginny Weasley) by acemyth (July 7, 2003)
(Hermione Granger) Hermione's Code of Honesty by Red Monster
(Lily Potter) Lily Potter by Piper (September 20, 2002)
(Lord Voldemore) Lord Voldemort by R.V. Crouch (July 27, 2002)
(Neville Longbottom) Neville Longbottom by CoKerry (October 26, 2002)
(Percy Weasley) Percy Weasley (book quotes) by Julu (August 9, 2004)
(Percy Weasley) Percy Weasley by Pigwidgeon (September 29, 2002)
(Sirius Black) Sirius Black by Corgi (September 13, 2002)
Rugi and Gwena's Tough Guide to Harry Potter
A Collection of Quotes by J. K. Rowling by Doctor Cornelius (May 19, 2004)
(Weasleys) On Being Weasley by Nundu (June 17, 2004)
(Weasleys) W.A.I.L. The original Weasley Adoration and Idolatry League

Relationships

(Don't forget to visit the Good Ship R/H!)

(Ginny Weasley) Breaking All The Rules: the Literary Significance of Ginny's Love Life by Red Monster (March 26, 2005)
(Harry and Ginny) Giving Her the PowerL The Characterization of Harry/Ginny by Red Monster (May 20, 2005)
(Harry and Ginny) Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley by prettyannamoon (October 16, 2002)
(Harry and -not- Hermione) Why is Hermione Not the Right Girl for Harry? by Angua
(Harry and Ron) Anatomy of a Rift by Dicentra (January 8, 2005)
(Ron and Hermione) The Keeper of Her Heart: The Case for Hermione's Feelings for Ron by Red Monster (2005)
(Ron and Hermione) List courtesy of Amy Z; offered not as proof of a romantic attachment between Ron and Hermione, but simply as proof of the great friendship between the two. Thanks for letting us post this, Amy!
(Ron and Hermione) Oh, or this changes everything by Karen (January 9, 2005)
(Remus and Sirius) Remus Lupin and Sirius Black: The One True Way? by Corgi (September 13, 2002)

The Wizarding World

A Collection of Quotes by J. K. Rowling by Doctor Cornelius (May 19, 2004)
Alice's Message:Why Mrs Longbottom's long green dress holds the key to the identity of the Half-Blood Prince by Snapdragon (January 30, 2005)
Quidditch by Emo Tuesday (July 9, 2003)
Secrets of the Classlist by Grace has Victory (April 2005)
Time Travel in Harry Potter by Sebastian “CornedBee” Redl (August 17, 2004)
Wizarding Genetics: More Complicated Than Mendel! by Shinelikestars (July 31, 2005)
Wizarding Robes by Jenn (October 2, 2002)

Fun Stuff

Harry Potter Haikus by Michelle Ravel

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