This, as we said, was a couple of years ago. Indra had an idea in mind of what she wanted the wall to look like by the end of the project, but quickly, things got out of hand. In addition to the mural, Indra started visiting thrift shops and Harry Potter memorabilia shops to find accessories that would complement the newly painted wall. She found an old battered chest, Hogwarts-themed bed sheets, a tiny snitch. She couldn’t stop purchasing new additions for her daughter’s room.

Then she decided to paint some more. What started as a single wall, and a short-term project just kept growing as Indra kept adding details and spilling over to the other walls. Today, there isn’t a single corner in the room that isn’t wholly dedicated to Harry Potter. It has completed its transformation into Hogwarts.

Check it out:

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Book purists will always believe that reading the books always make for a better if not definitive experience, and they have good reason to say so. After all, it’s near-impossible for even the best directors to translate what the author wrote in the books into a two-hour, or even a three-hour film.

Not even the book’s authors themselves would know how to do that!

Katie Knudson knows that, which is why, as a comic artist, she took it upon herself to try and educate Harry Potter fans who never were able to read the books, as to why some fans are very firm in their beliefs.

By drawing some of the most emotionally packed scenes that never made it to the films, Katie Knudson proves just why exactly the books are so amazing.

If you don’t believe us, then why don’t you go and see them for yourself?

Below, you’ll find some of the most touching scenes in the Harry Potter books that, for some reason, the directors saw it fit not to include them in any one of the films.

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And when she isn’t working, she’s reading – a hobby which translated into a call for (feminist) action when she launched her Goodreads book club, Our Shared Shelf. The goal of the club is to share feminist ideas and encourage discussion on the topic. One book is selected every two months and is discussed using the Goodreads discussion board.

“As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading as many books and essays about equality as I can get my hands on,” wrote Watson. “There is so much amazing stuff out there! Funny, inspiring, sad, thought-provoking, empowering! I’ve been discovering so much that, at times, I’ve felt like my head was about to explode… I decided to start a Feminist book club, as I want to share what I’m learning and hear your thoughts too.”

To become a member, all you need to do is register for an account and join on the group’s page. “Everyone is welcome. I would be honoured!” wrote Watson. You can also follow their inspiring Instagram page. It’s never too late to jump on board and crack open your books and minds.

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This, as we said, was a couple of years ago. Indra had an idea in mind of what she wanted the wall to look like by the end of the project, but quickly, things got out of hand. In addition to the mural, Indra started visiting thrift shops and Harry Potter memorabilia shops to find accessories that would complement the newly painted wall. She found an old battered chest, Hogwarts-themed bed sheets, a tiny snitch. She couldn’t stop purchasing new additions for her daughter’s room.

Then she decided to paint some more. What started as a single wall, and a short-term project just kept growing as Indra kept adding details and spilling over to the other walls. Today, there isn’t a single corner in the room that isn’t wholly dedicated to Harry Potter. It has completed its transformation into Hogwarts.

Check it out:

The post This Mom Turned Her Daughter’s Room Into Hogwarts appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Book purists will always believe that reading the books always make for a better if not definitive experience, and they have good reason to say so. After all, it’s near-impossible for even the best directors to translate what the author wrote in the books into a two-hour, or even a three-hour film.

Not even the book’s authors themselves would know how to do that!

Katie Knudson knows that, which is why, as a comic artist, she took it upon herself to try and educate Harry Potter fans who never were able to read the books, as to why some fans are very firm in their beliefs.

By drawing some of the most emotionally packed scenes that never made it to the films, Katie Knudson proves just why exactly the books are so amazing.

If you don’t believe us, then why don’t you go and see them for yourself?

Below, you’ll find some of the most touching scenes in the Harry Potter books that, for some reason, the directors saw it fit not to include them in any one of the films.

The post These Scenes from the Harry Potter Books Never Made the Films appeared first on MobiSpirit.

And when she isn’t working, she’s reading – a hobby which translated into a call for (feminist) action when she launched her Goodreads book club, Our Shared Shelf. The goal of the club is to share feminist ideas and encourage discussion on the topic. One book is selected every two months and is discussed using the Goodreads discussion board.

“As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading as many books and essays about equality as I can get my hands on,” wrote Watson. “There is so much amazing stuff out there! Funny, inspiring, sad, thought-provoking, empowering! I’ve been discovering so much that, at times, I’ve felt like my head was about to explode… I decided to start a Feminist book club, as I want to share what I’m learning and hear your thoughts too.”

To become a member, all you need to do is register for an account and join on the group’s page. “Everyone is welcome. I would be honoured!” wrote Watson. You can also follow their inspiring Instagram page. It’s never too late to jump on board and crack open your books and minds.

The post Have You Joined Emma Watson’s Book Club? appeared first on MobiSpirit.