All Things Harry Potter - Enjoy Some Harry Potter Fun

The stories of Harry Potter will surely be among the most enduring and beloved stories. Children and even many adults love Harry and his friends and their fight to save the world from Lord Voldemort. The Harry Potter series has spawned not only toys, games, and movies, but also controversy and quite a bit of study. Here's a list of some of the Harry Potter fun.

Books, Toys, Gifts and Games

Harry Potter Wordsearch, Crossword, Jigsaw Puzzles, Quizzes, Word Scrambles, and Memory Games
These can all be found online, ready to play!

Top 10 Harry Potter Toys And Harry Potter Merchandise
I confess. We have all these toys - and then some. They all provided hours of fun (for the whole family).

Wizard Bookmarks & Gift Tags
Are you looking for some Harry Potter book marks and gifted tags? You can find them here - and they're free!

Top 10 Harry Potter Books and Other Gifts for the Ultimate Fan
Books, CDs, and videogames - everything a HP fanatic wants.

Gift Ideas for Harry Potter Fans
These gifts will be sure to please Harry Potter fans.

The Pottersaurus: 1,500 Words Harry Potter Readers Need to Know
If your kids love words and Harry Potter, this book would be a good one for them to read.

Harry Potter Downloads for "The Sims 2"
Did you know that you can download cool Harry Potter stuff for Sims 2 and Sims 3? If not, you know now!

Parties, Parks, Food, and Clothes

A Harry Potter Halloween Party
You don't need to wait for Halloween to thrown a Harry Potter Party. You can have one any time -- like after the release of a new Harry Potter movie.

A Harry Potter Party
Here is another article with some great ideas for a Harry Potter themed party for any time of the year.

The Science of Harry Potter by Roger Highfield
If you or your child is interested in physics, then you might be interested in this book review.

Food for a Harry Potter Party
Having a Harry Potter party? Why serve hot dogs and hamburgers when you can serve these British favorites? Harry Potter - Favorite Harry Potter Recipes
These are more foods to serve at a Harry Potter party, but why wait for a party? Fix them any time.

Harry Potter Cupcakes
Make these cute HP cupcakes for your HP party - or anytime you want some Harry Potter fun.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Have you or your children ever wished it were possible to visit Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, or even the Forbidden Forest? If so, you'll soon have your chance. Universal Studios is working on a Harry Potter Theme park due to open in 2010.

Harry Potter Clothes and Accessories for Boys
I don't see why these items can't be for girls too! From backpacks to t-shirts, these items are sure to please the HP fan.

Crafts and Activities

Harry Potter Fonts
If you're looking for fonts with that Harry Potter look, you'll find them here.

Harry Potter Crafts and Activities
This article provides numerous ideas for Harry Potter related projects and crafts that are fun for HP fans.

Harry Potter MEGA trivia quiz all 7 books with 110 questions!
Think you know the Harry Potter stories? You and your children can test your knowledge with this mega quiz.

Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter
This article is a review of a book containing many knitting projects for HP fans. The projects are for beginning to experienced knitters.

How to Make a Harry Potter Costume
You don't need to spend a lot to provide your child with that special Harry Potter look.

Make a Harry Potter Costume
Here are more tips on creating a Harry Potter costume.

Controversies

Harry Potter: The Censorship Battles
Not everyone loves Harry Potter. Quite a few would like to see the books banned. Learn what the controversy is all about in this article.

Harry Potter: Excellent or Evil?
The title of this article is pretty self-explanatory. Do the HP books promote good or evil?

Does Harry Potter Promote Wicca or Witchcraft? Is Harry Potter a Pagan Book?
This article presents a great overview of the controversy over the idea witchcraft in the Harry Potter series.

How Wiccan is Harry Potter?
Here's what real wiccans say about Harry Potter.

Do the Harry Potter Books Promote Immorality and Immoral Behavior?
This is another excellent overview of one of the controversies surrounding the HP stories.

Is Harry Potter a Christian Allegory? Does Harry Potter Teach Christianity?
The conclusion of this overview of the debate on the question posed in the article's title is especially interesting in light of the events of Book 7, a book that wasn't out yet when this article was written. If you read Book 7, then you know what I mean!

Learning, Perspectives, and Studies

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Latin Spells and Charms
What do all those spells and charms in Harry Potter really mean? This article will tell you!

The Real-Life Wizard Behind "Harry Potter"
Remember Nicholas Flamel? Did you know he was a real person who dabbled in alchemy? Read about him in this article.

Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts
This article is an interesting review of this book on the philosophy of the Harry Potter stories. And some people think the stories are just silly fluff!

Harry Potter and Judaism
People have questioned whether the Harry Potter books reflect Christian values or promote witchcraft. Did you know that some people also see the teachings of Judaism reflected in HP?

Harry Potter's World: Multidisciplinary Critical Perspectives
Books as popular as the Harry Potter series are bound to be scrutinized by literary and cultural critics. This article is a review of a book that provides a variety of such critiques.

Harry Potter & Women: Are Women Treated Equally in Harry Potter Stories?
Feminist critics have also weighed in on the Harry Potter stories.

Reflections of Giftedness in Harry Potter
This article is of special interest to parents of gifted kids.