Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard

Does Felton suggest that talent or luck plays a bigger part in his journey? Support your answer with textual evidence.

Analyze at least three ways in which the veteran actors on the Harry Potter set epitomize the importance of remaining playful, and explain the effects this had on the child actors. Use specific examples from the text to support your discussion.

How does Felton’s current life reflect elements of the values that his family members taught him? Be sure to focus on at least three separate values, and analyze how Felton’s life has brought him full circle to fully embrace these values.

In what ways is Emma Watson’s struggle with her celebrity status compounded by her gender?

Contrast the bookending anecdotes in Chapter 6: the boy watching Matilda and Felton’s poor audition for Hitchcock. What do these anecdotes reveal about The Importance of Playfulness and Humility?

How does alcohol compound and exacerbate Felton’s problems during his time in LA, and how does this chapter of his life recontextualize The Challenges of Navigating Fame and Fortune?

Do you believe that Chris’s influence as Felton’s chaperone was positive or negative? Support your answer with textual evidence.

Discuss at least three instances in which Felton draws upon the characteristics of the character of Draco Malfoy to build a relatable characterization of his own teenage years. How does the young Felton resemble (or differ from) this characterization?