June 26, 1997, exactly 20 years ago from today is the day that the wizard world and muggle world finally intermingled.  Today marks the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s (Sorcerer’s in the U.S.) Stone, being published. Despite how well known and loved the series is it’s hard…

The lights have gone out, and something is moving through the darkness. At first, it looks as if the darkness itself is shifting, but you soon realize that what moves is darker than dark, and blacker than the night, its tattered edges flowing, moved by a will rather than a wind. The room grows suddenly…

  Butterscotch Brew. Treacle Fudge. Mmmmmmmmmmm… Harry Potter aficionados recognize those names as they’ve undoubtedly dreamed about JK Rowling’s imaginary confectionary creations. Who hasn’t wanted to pop a Peppermint Humbug into their mouth? Well, here’s your chance. “The Unofficial Harry Potter Sweet Shoppe Kit” by Dinah Bucholz is out now and it’s the closest thing…

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