Although no magic can truly bring back the dead, the wizarding world is haunted by ghosts who choose to stay behind. In this issue, we pluck up the courage to delve deeper into the lives of the Hogwarts ghosts. Why was the Gryffindor ghost nearly headless? What does a Deathday Party really involve? We’ve got many ghost-related treats for you, from a spookily hard wordsearch to behind the scenes facts about the ghost costumes in the films.
Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect inside this spectre-filled issue:
What was the worst food served at Nearly Headless Nick’s Deathday Party? Rotten fish? Maggoty haggis? Mouldy cheese? Burnt cake? The spread at Nick’s Deathday Party was enough to make a living person’s stomach turn. But which do you think was the worst food? Take our poll to let us know what you think!
Find out more about Moaning Myrtle…
Moaning Myrtle was one of the ghosts Harry, Ron and Hermione came across the most during their time at Hogwarts. But there’s plenty more to Myrtle than just her—well—moaning! Find out more about her in this story card…
Article: Ghostly Helping
In the Muggle world, ghosts are often portrayed as terrifying or malevolent. But in this article, we explore the moments when the ghosts of Hogwarts were more friendly than frightening.
Spookily Hard Ghost Wordsearch
How good is your ghost knowledge? In this issue of the Wizarding Weekly, we have a VERY tricky ghost-themed wordsearch for you. Good luck, don’t get spooked, and let us know how you get on!
