This has been a rough week for culture. First David Bowie, and now Alan Rickman has succumbed. There’s a reason why we use the word “cancer” to name a scourge that plagues us.
In 20 minutes, I will convene my Harry Potter class, and we will pay tribute to the man who gained an entirely new generation of fans by embodying the Half-Blood Prince.
Probably I will show them this:
And then I will show them this:
Rest in peace, Alan. Enjoy the Bowie concert.
Sappho's Torque 
‘piece’?
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D’oh. Stupid typos. Thanks.
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For me, Alan will always be the definitive Obadiah Slope.
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Let’s not forget his role as the Sheriff of Nottingham.
“I’m going to CUT OUT your HEART with a SPOON.”
“Why a spoon, cousin?”
“Because it’s DULL, you twit. It’ll HURT more.”
Oh, Alan, you great genius you, rest in peace.
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