It’s hard to believe, but as of this week, it’s been 20 years since the Boy Who Lived came into our lives and his story of Harry Potter going from living under the stairs of his aunt and uncle’s house to becoming one of the most brilliant wizards of his time took over the imaginations of parents and children around the world.
In celebration (and with the help of super fans), we take a look back at three of the best storyline secrets weaved throughout J.K Rowling’s masterpiece story.
The number 13 is very, very significant.
In case you missed it, the number 13 features prolifically throughout the Harry Potter series. For starters, Sirius Black was imprisoned (wrongfully, mind you) for the murders of 13 people.
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The prophecy in the fifth book specifically refers to a boy born as the seventh month dies so I'm not sure JK actually had a tree calendar in mind.
I'm sorry, I just can't leave without commenting. Harry Potter was born in the 7th month, not the 8th. July 31st, same as JK Rowling.
Exactly. I cringed. Otherwise, interesting.
This made me rage. Trying to reveal "storyline secrets" but they cant even get a simple fact like Harry's Birthday correct.
The 8th month of the Celtic Tree Calendar, represented by the holly tree, is July 8th to August 4th. I would assume that is the basis for the comment within this article (although I agree, it doesn't initially read that way), as J.K. Rowling used the Celtic Tree Calendar as inspiration. Perhaps the addition of the celtic tree calendar dates and how they differ from the solar year may have alleviated some confusion within the article.
The Celtic Tree Calendar, as established by the Celtic Druids, has 13 months, each represented by a tree which "identified the period of days that affects the personality and future of the person born during that period." (www.beyondhogwarts.com : Wand Basics 101)
I was just about to say that.