#the mauraders

I think one of the reasons Harry Potter has such a strong, loyal following, is that it really does make people feel like they belong to a community. I bet you think that I’m stating the obvious—you wouldn’t be wrong—but I think that what the Harry Potter series does to create that feeling is so much more effective than just the immense solidarity we all generally feel as the result of being apart of such a large fandom. I believe the reason the fandom is so large and passionate—aside from the amazing story progression and compelling characters—is the plethora of specific categories the book provides that allows specific people to express themselves with. The most obvious examples of this are the Hogwarts Houses; I mean, who doesn’t get a kick out of taking sorting hat quizzes? The houses not only give you an even stronger sense of community within an already strong community, but they also make you feel like you’re a part of the wizarding world by giving you something to be proud of and to further express yourself with, while also adding a slight feeling of exclusivity through each house. It’s similar to the love many people have for buzzfeed quizzes, the mbti test, alignment charts, and even astrological signs. Sometimes I wonder what the fandom would be like if Hogwarts didn’t have any houses; would be as potent?

Where are the stories of Remus Lupin being fuckinggrumpy not because of the moon or the mauraders, but because of the amount of girls who have decided silver jewellery is in this year.

My poor man is dodging girls left right and centre. It’s gotten to the point he’s seriously considering investing in one of those giant muggle hamster balls.