![]() What more can you want in a short story – or any kind of story, for that matter? As pointed out in the introduction, these “are all witches who take their fates into their own hands” (ToBtB IX). This story is feel-good enough for a Disney adaptation, if you ask me. It’s no wonder that Dumbledore says it’s “the most popular of Beedle’s tales” (ToBtB 39)! In just a few pages, Beedle the Bard teaches us the importance of teamwork, friendship, self-confidence, and letting things go. I’ll try not to let Professor Dumbledore’s commentary sway my opinion… ![]() ![]() While recently rereading these magical tales, I decided it would be fun to rank the stories from best to worst (according to me) and share my list with you. Luckily for us all, JKR published Hermione’s translations of the ancient runes and included commentary by our favorite Hogwarts Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. ![]() As common as “Cinderella” or “Sleeping Beauty” are to Muggle children, The Tales of Beedle the Bard is known by every wizard-born Hogwarts student. Although we don’t know much of Beedle the Bard (other than he had a luxurious beard), his 15th-century short stories have been passed down from wizard to wizard for generations. ![]()
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