Friday the 13th: Superstition in the Wizarding World

Oct 13, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Companion Books, Fun, Info, J.K. Rowling, JKRowling.com, Misc, News, Tales of Beedle the Bard

It’s Friday the 13th today, but rather than fret about the associated superstition of bad luck, we’re exploring the history of the superstition behind Friday the 13th, and examples of superstitions in Harry Potter. A History of Superstition: Friday the 13th Superstition surrounding Friday the 13th is thought to be rooted in ancient history, stemming from stories such as …read more!



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