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Certain to make reading (or re-reading) the Harry Potter series that much more intriguing, this book explores the traditional and extraordinary in equal measure, uncovering details about the school that readers will savor, including: - The history and traditions of Hogwarts, including notable alumni- Details of the four founders, Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin- How the school is organized with teachers, prefects, headboys and headgirls- Holidays, feasts and celebrations- The castle layout, classrooms, common rooms, courtyards, dungeons, secret rooms and more- Details into the "living" artwork throughout the castle- Artifacts, enchantments, protections and secret passageways- Hagrid's Hut, the Whomping Willow, The Forbidden Forest and beyond!- A visitor's guide to Hogsmeade - Castle inhabitants, including professors, ghosts and staff- Details of student life, academics, text books and much more!

This comprehensive tome examines every aspect of the Hogwarts curriculum, from class descriptions and exam questions to potion ingredients and the magical world's perspective on Muggle history.Certain to make reading (or re-reading) the Harry Potter series that much more intriguing, this book explores the full breadth of instruction at Hogwarts, as well as the fine details of each class, from each class syllabus to final exams. Inside, readers will find insights into:- Classes by year,- Textbooks and where to buy them,- Exams and school work,- Professors and students of note,- History of studies,- Classroom layouts,- Potion ingredients,- Plant field guide,- History of Magic,- Legilimency,- Muggle Studies,- Defence against the dark arts- And much, much more!

Harry Potter's adventures are built upon a rich tapestry of historical events dating back as far as the first century, during which an ancient Greek wizard known only as Herpo the Foul created the first usable Horcrux. It was this successful venture nearly two millennia ago that enabled the evil wizard Voldemort to create one Horcrux for each piece of his splintered soul.In The Ultimate Wizarding World History of Magic, the editors of MuggleNet document all of the significant historical events the shaped the wizarding world, from Herpo's first breakthrough through the final adventures of Harry Potter and his friends. Readers will learn about the founding of Hogwarts, the beginnings of Quidditch and its rules, the creation of the sword of Gryffindor and much more. It's the only book of its kind to delve so deep into the history and mysteries of the world of witches and wizards.Topics covered include:· The creation of the Chamber of Secrets· The beginnings of the Triwizard Tournament· Incidents related to Muggle 'magic,' such as the Salem witch trials, and their impact upon the wizarding world· The founding of Gringotts Bank· Important historical figures, including those shared with the Muggle world such as Merlin· The birth of Albus Dumbledore· World War I and its impact upon the wizarding world· The Battle of Hogwarts· The installment of Harry Potter as Head of the Auror Department· And much moreInformed by dozens of different official sources, and supplemented with family trees and informative timelines, The Ultimate Wizarding World History of Magic provides all the information fans could want to fill in the holes of the Harry Potter narrative, while shining a light on everything that makes the wizarding world feel so complex, deep and infused with a sense of mythic grandeur.

This special edition of the bestselling Unofficial Ultimate Harry Potter Spellbook focuses on 180 spells that can be used for combat and defense, including all the same detail found in the original spellbook, but includes new tips and tactics for utilizing each spell in unique, unexpected ways in combat. Readers will also find essays detailing the history of the dark arts, as well as profiles of well-known Hogwarts DADA instructors, dark wizards and witches and more.

From Harry, himself, to Sir Cadogan, the living portrait, this massive tome details every character created by J.K. Rowling and appearing in the official Harry Potter canon of books, movies and plays.Each entry will highlight one character, with some entries making up a half page, while others might take up a full spread. Readers will find details of when the character was first mentioned, appearance, wizard school, house, patronus, wand, related family members, skills and achievements, personal history and more! With more than 700 characters included, this book is packed from cover to cover.The book will also include genealogical charts and family trees for the major characters, world maps detailing important locations, homes and schools, as well as charts detailing alliances between characters.The content is compiled by the editors of Mugglenet.com, the world’s #1 Harry Potter fan site, which has millions of followers.

From Acromantulas to Thestrals, this beautiful book details ever monster, beast or creature that has ever appeared in any official Harry Potter film, book or theatrical production. Readers will find more than 200 fascinating, magical creatures in all, with each entry providing a number of important classifications, including first appearance in Harry Potter lore, location, disposition, physical appearance, attack abilities, defenses and intriguing story facts. Readers will also find rich descriptions for each entry, detailing each creature's history (or biography, in the case of specific creature characters), habitat and impact on the various stories from throughout the Wizarding World.

This giant book for kids and Harry Potter fans of all ages showcases well over 200 full colour pages of puzzles, activities and trivia challenges in a full colour collection that’s certain to keep readers entertained for hours on end.From “fill-in-the-blank” games and mysterious mazes to chess challenges and logic puzzles, this book has enough fun to keep kids from getting bored all summer long. The book also includes hundreds of full-color photos highlighting each of the classic Harry Potter films, plus extra jokes, riddles and “did you know” facts throughout.

From Acromantulas to Thestrals, this stunning book - a beautifully illustrated update of the bestselling The Unofficial Harry Potter Bestiary - details every monster, beast or creature that has ever appeared in any official Harry Potter book, film, or theatrical production. The Wizarding World’s Great Book of Beasts includes more than 200 fascinating, magical creatures in all, with each entry providing a number of important classifications, including first appearance in Harry Potter lore, location, disposition, physical appearance, attack abilities, defenses and intriguing story facts.The book also includes rich descriptions for each entry, detailing each creature's history (or biography, in the case of specific creature characters), habitat and impact on the various stories from throughout the Wizarding World, plus more than 40 gorgeous black and white illustrations that help convey the feel of an ancient mystical tome, straight from the library at Hogwarts.It’s the perfect book to feed a reader’s inner magizoologist’s hunger for knowledge, learn more about these incredible creatures (including stories about them passed down through generations by historians and mythologists) and discover how to spot them in the wild or even their own backyard.

Covering more than 720 wizards, centaurs, talking portraits and ghosts galore, The Wizarding World's Great Book of Creatures & Characters details every character that exists within the Harry Potter books, films and more. It explores where each one first appeared and what they did in J.K. Rowling's expansive, enchanted world, as well as more than a dozen features, including:- The noble and most ancient house of Black- The three unforgivable curses- 115 famous wizards on chocolate frog cards- The Ministers of Magic- Wizarding institutions around the world- Mapping the Order of the Phoenix- Dangerous death eaters and Their disciples- 13 Quidditch Teams through the ages- Plus magical trivia throughoutThis new edition also includes details on non-canon characters, the Lions of Gryffindor, opinion pieces on the 'real' heroes of the Harry Potter saga and a special pull-out gatefold detailing where the deathly hallows were at all times throughout the seven Harry Potter books. All this, PLUS 15 new full colour illustrations to help bring the wizarding world to life!