The Great Geek Manual

Now that it seems most of the world has seen Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, it’s no secret that Hogwarts has undergone some rather serious changes. Critics and fans alike are proclaiming this to be not only the darkest Potter film yet, but also the most hormone-ridden. Yes, there’s snogging. Yes, there’s sexual tension. But, those aren’t the only signs the characters of Hogwarts have finally reached puberty!

When you finally get around to seeing the film a second time, keep your eyes pealed for these sure signs that you might have missed the first time out:

8. In a mini-featurette entitled “Professor Harry Potter and the Wand of Fire,” Professor Flitwick takes the sixth years aside to explain about sexually transmitted diseases.

7. The students are nearly as preoccupied with Victoria’s Secrets as they were with the Chamber of Secrets.

6. Finally, Harry’s late night use of his Cloak of Invisibility doesn’t involve skulking after dark wizards.

5. Myrtle isn’t the only girl at Hogwarts with a nickname that involves moaning anymore.

4. The professors don’t need to call “Wands at the Ready” any more. They’re always ready.

3. Suddenly Neville’s talents in Herbology make him the most popular boy in Gryffindor tower.

2. Freudian slips. If you listen closely the word “wang” is used in this movie over twenty times.

And the number one sign that Hogwarts is Going through Puberty is…

1. None of the students can keep a straight face anymore because they finally understand the concept of sexual innuendo.

…Yeah, I’m missing a few. So how about pitching a few suggestion out there for consideration? Just use the comments section below.