A Few Things That You May Not Have Known About Harry Potter

Since its publication, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series has become incredibly popular.  Many fans consider themselves ultimate authorities on all knowledge of the books.  But there are a few facts out there that the common HP fan may not know…

It’s Actually Pronounced “Volde-more”

When most first read the HP books, they assumed that the antagonist’s name was pronounced just like it was spelled: Voldemort.  This pronunciation was even used in the movies.  But J.K. Rowling actually intended the “t” to be silent.  And you though Hermione’s name was hard.

There Was Almost More Than One Granger At Hogwarts

While all Potter fans know that Hermione, Harry’s intelligent and courageous companion, is an only child, J.K. Rowling considered giving her a younger sister.  Unfortunately, while we all would have loved to see another Hermione, this idea was later scrapped.

Rowling Found Some Deaths In The Books Sad

We all had that character that we loved when they were alive and cried for when they died.  It turns out we weren’t the only ones.  J.K. Rowling has admitted that she found some deaths sad, and even shed tears over the demise of characters like Sirius Black or Fred Weasley.

Harry Wasn’t The Only One Born On The 31st Of July

The Boy Who Lived happens to share a birthday with his creator, J.K. Rowling.  Of course, she probably had better birthday parties than Harry’s.  Hopefully.