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  • ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Eyes Paapa Essiedu for Severus Snape Role

    12/04/2024 3:52:09 PM PST · by yesthatjallen · 20 replies
    Variety ^ | 12 04 2024 | Joe Otterson
    Paapa Essiedu is being eyed for the role of Professor Severus Snape in the upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series, Variety has confirmed with sources. According to sources, no deal is currently in place and Essiedu has not formally accepted the role. He is the latest actor to be mentioned for a role in the series. Variety previously reported that Academy Award winner Mark Rylance was in the running for the role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Variety has reached out to HBO and Warner Bros. for comment and will update this story should they respond. SNIP
  • The Ancient Greek Healing Herb Mentioned in Harry Potter

    09/13/2024 3:12:02 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 6 replies
    Greek Reporter ^ | September 12, 2024 | Maria Rybachuk
    Dittany of Crete is an ancient Greek herb known for its “magical” healing properties which was mentioned in the world of Harry Potter. Dittany, known as Dictamo in Greek (Δίκταμο), is one of the symbols of Crete. It captivated ancient minds, with notable ancient Greek scholars praising its healing traits. Even to this day, it remains a part of Greek medical and culinary traditions. Dittany ancient Greek healing herb known since Minoan times Dittany of Crete is steeped in ancient legends, leading to the adoption of multiple names reflecting its use in Greek culture. Researchers suggest that this slender, small-leaved...
  • Severus Snape: The Unlikely Hero of Harry Potter book 7

    07/27/2005 8:52:18 PM PDT · by Katya · 55 replies · 7,346+ views
    davekopel.org ^ | July 19, 2005 | Dave Kopel
    Don’t read the rest of this article unless you’ve finished Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The predictions for book 7 will necessarily involve the revelation of some important plot details from book 6.