An Enchanting Connection Between Harry Potter, Viktor Frankl, and Tolkien
Laughter is a form of self-detachment. The Self cannot stand being laughed at.
Of all the spells in Harry Potter, two caught my attention with their distinctly mythical nature. One is the Patronus charm. And the other one is the Riddikulus charm.
They are similar in that they both invoke a happy image in a person’s memory to ward off some form of darkness. The “Expecto Patronum” charm is a powerful magic that repels t…
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