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Harry Potter is the protagonist of a series of novels that were later adapted into films. This heptology follows the excursions of Harry Potter, a wizard, along with his two best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
Created by J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter has become an international sensation since the first book in the series was released in 1997.Scholastic: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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Book Fast Facts
- Author: J.K. Rowling
- First book released: 1997Scholastic: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- First film released: 2001Warner Bros. Studios: Harry Potter
- Publishers: Bloomsbury and Scholastic
- Film studio: Warner Bros.
- Books in series: 7
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Character Fast Facts
- Full Name: Harry James Potter
- Birth Date: July 31, 1980
- First Attended Hogwarts: September 1, 1991
- Parents: Lily and James Potter
- Godparent: Sirius Black
- Other Relations: Aunt Petunia Dursley, Uncle Vernon Dursley, Cousin Dudley Dursley
- Romantically Linked To: Cho Chang, Parvati Patil, and Ginny Weasley
- Hogwarts School House: Gryffindor
- Distinguishing Characteristics: Lightning bolt-shaped scar on forehead; round glasses, green eyes, messy brown hair, ability to speak Parseltongue
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Background
Harry James Potter was born July 31, 1980 in Godric's Hollow, England. His parents, Lily and James Potter were wizards and members of The Order of the Phoenix, a group dedicated to fighting the evil Lord Voldemort and his followers.Before Harry's birth, a prophecy was made indicating that Harry would be the one wizard with the power to kill Lord Voldemort. Based on hearing part of this prophecy, Lord Voldemort sought out the Potters to dispatch Harry.
On October 31, 1981, Voldemort - using inside information from Potter family friend, Peter Pettigrew - attacked killed Lily and James Potter. Harry was also struck by the "killing curse", but miraculously survived, left with a lightning-bolt shaped scar on his forehead.
Harry spent the next ten years of his life being raised by his Aunt Pentunia (Lily's sister) and Uncle Vernon. He was ill treated and forced to sleep in a cupboard, until his tenth birthday when the half-giant, Hagrid arrived and told that he was a wizard and had been accepted to Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
It is at Hogwarts where Harry befriends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and begins his quest to destroy Lord Voldemort.
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Harry Potter Films Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- 2007: Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix
- 2005: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- 2004: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- 2002: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- 2001: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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Main Characters in the Harry Potter Universe
Harry Potter - Boy wizard who famously is the only person to ever survive the "killing curse", inflicted upon him by the evil Lord Voldemort at a young age. Harry loves flying and Quidditch and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.Ronald Weasley - Red-haird boy wizard from a large, poor wizarding family that lives in "The Burrow". Ron also attends Hogwarts and is best friend to Harry and Hermione.
Hermione Granger - A brainy girl wizard whose parents are both muggle dentists. She also attends Hogwarts and is best friends with Harry and Ron. Hermione has a pet cat named Crookshanks. In the books, Hermione is romantically linked to Viktor Krum and Ron Weasley.
Albus Dumbledore - Headmaster of Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. He is known as a very old and wise wizard who regards Harry very warmly. Dumbledore is a key figure in the battle against Lord Voldermort and is often at odds with the Ministry of Magic.
Lord Voldemort - Dark Wizard who leads an army of other dark wizards called the "Death Eaters". Originally named "Tom Riddle", and schooled at Hogwarts in his youth, Voldemort grew into a murderous prophet responsible for the killing of many muggles and witches - including the parents of Harry Potter.
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Gloassary of Harry Potter Terms
Chamber of Secrets - a secret room inside of Hogwarts that school co-founder Salazar Slytherin created to house a basilisk for the purpose of killing mudblood students.Dementor - a dark, ethereal magical being that is capable of sucking the soul out of a person's body. People in their presence lose all thoughts of happiness and feel chilled. Humans are unable to see them. Dementors serve as prison guards at the famous wizard's prison, Azkaban.
Golden Snitch - a rapidly moving golden ball used in Quidditch games. The very valuable winged ball is released at the start of the game and must be caught by a team's "Seeker" in order to end the game.
Marauder's Map - A magical map that displays the layout of Hogwarts and depicts the movements of every person's movement across the castle and grounds.
Mud Blood - a derogatory name for a wizard with muggle parents
Muggle - a human who has no magical gifts or talents. An ordinary person. Not a witch.
Quidditch - A popular wizarding game played on broom sticks in which players try to shoot a series of balls at opponents and through scoring hoops. The most important ball in the game is the "Golden Snitch".
Patronus - A spell used to repel Dementors, and some other magical beings, that produces a bright white or silver apparition in the shape of an animal. The animal is unique to the spell caster.
Sorcerer's Stone - A stone that produces the Elixir of Life, granting all who drink it eternal life. Can also turn metals into gold.
Sorting Hat - A magical artifact, a hat that is used to sort students into their houses at Hogwarts. The hat is able to talk and often composes and performs songs before sorting students.
Squib - A muggle born to wizarding parents. Very rare. http://www.hp-encyclopedia.com/index.php/glossary
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