Topic: Albus Dumbledore

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: dispatches from a diehard fan

The Harry Potter theme park in Orlando, Fla., more than lived up to its hype for this fan.

Unveiling of Pottermore and J.K. Rowling's secrets: worth the wait?

Saturday's launch of J.K. Rowling's Pottermore, the new website about all things Harry Potter, comes after an extended test drive. Some see crass commercialism. Others see 'amazing' world.

3 series I'm giving my 9-year-old after "Harry Potter"

He says nothing will ever be as good again. So I'm handing him "How to Train Your Dragon" and "The Lord of the Rings."

Harry Potter is just like ... what? Five leading templates for comparison.

Harry Potter fans just know they love the record-breaking series of books. But everyone from academics to mythologists, classicists to historians, and literary critics to, well, geeks have a special “template” they perceive at the heart of the tale.

From positing Albus Dumbledore as the infamous Richard III to taking us aloft the scaly back of St. George’s dragon, here are five of our top takes on what’s going on behind the scenes in the Harry Potter narratives.

Top 10 moments from the Harry Potter series

Ten of the best moments from the Harry Potter books and films.

Countdown to "Harry Potter": How well do you know "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"?

How much do you really know about "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?"

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" quiz: How well do you know the first "Harry Potter" book?

How much do you really know about "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"?

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' director and cast talk death scenes, the final battle, and more

‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2′ director David Yates and stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Gint talk about shooting the dark and disturbing scenes of the final film. 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' hits theaters July 15.

"Harry Potter" quiz: How well do you remember the first seven "Harry Potter" movies?

The Harry Potter movies come to an end on July 15 with the eighth film in the series,"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." How well you really remember the seven that came before? Take our quiz and see!

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" quiz: How well do you know the seventh "Harry Potter" book?

How much do you really know about "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"?

Is there a statute of limitations on "Harry Potter" spoiler alerts?

Maybe I'm being unreasonable, but I really don't want my kids to learn all the secrets of the "Harry Potter" books before they read them.

"Harry Potter: The Exhibition" opens at New York's Discovery Times Square

"Harry Potter: The Exhibition" makes its last stop in the US, having already drawn more than one million viewers.

How well do you know 'Harry Potter'? Take our quiz.

Can you tell your Boggarts from your Bat-Bogeys? Your Golden Snitch from your Grindylow? Take our quiz to find out:

Harry Potter: A chronology

As the world waits for the Nov. 19 release of Harry Potter film No. 7 ("Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" Part 1), it's fun to remember Harry as he's been revealed to us through the years.

How Harry Potter is inspiring muggles to help from Haiti to Darfur

The magical Harry Potter movie franchise enters its concluding phase this week, but its impact is still growing. Its legacy: young activists motivated to find solutions to real-world problems.

Classic review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

What better way to prepare for the movie than to read the book again?

Butterbeer, magic wands, and dragons all part of Harry Potter theme park

Butterbeer, Gryffindor scarves, and magic wands are all inside 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter' - a new Harry Potter theme park.

Harry Potter theme park "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" opens today

Harry Potter theme park? The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens to the public Friday.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter: A sneak peak

Wizarding World of Harry Potter: The Hogwarts-themed minipark inside Universal's Islands of Adventure amusement park opens to the public on Friday. Here's what's inside.

Dear Grads: Hope you smelled the roses

The high cost of higher education and the race to compete internationally demand that students bear down on their studies. But that's not all that college should be about.

Tapping Dumbledore's wisdom

A new campaign asks 'What would Dumbledore do?' as the latest 'Harry Potter' movie hits the screens.

What would Harry (Potter) do?

Classic book review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

There's still every reason to be wild about Harry.

Harry Potter's global following now includes the Vatican

Fans from Asia to Europe lined up to watch the movie premiere Wednesday. The Vatican newspaper praised its promotion of friendship and sacrifice.