Harry Potter
News articles and information on Harry Potter series of books and movies.Harry Potter, the wizard boy, is a phenomenon, he is the hero of the series of books created by British author J. K. Rowling. She has written seven books, which have translated into forty-seven languages, including ancient Greek. The books are -
The first story opens with the apparent end of the reign of the evil Voldemort, by the seemingly magical young baby called Harry Potter, the only child of James and Lily Potter. The wizard Albus Dumbledore, for safekeeping, delivers the boy to his aunt’s house. These are Harry Potter’s cruel non-magical relatives, the Dursleys. The first 12 years of the boy are miserable; finally, the gamekeeper Hagrid, with whom he shares a wonderful relationship, delivers him to Hogwarts, the wizard school.
Dumbledore the school’s well-reputed principal, a mighty wizard, becomes his mentor. Here he meets Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger, who become his best friends. He also meets Draco Malfoy, who becomes a part of the plot that plans his downfall. The entire story takes place in the wizard world, so different from “muggle” or normal non-wizard world. The evil Lord Voldemort resurrects himself over the series of the six books and the world is in peril, only Harry Potter, with the help of his friends can stop him. This is traditional tale of good verses evil, yet it understands the imperfect world that children live in, full of deceit, racism, fights on supremacy, and other such evils. On the other hand, there is true friendship, love, courage, the discipline of schooling, loyalty and so much more.
Most of the stories take place in the Hogwarts Wizarding School, a world inhabited by wizards and witches, ghosts, centaurs, unicorns, and even some trolls and demons, owls and other non-magical and magical creatures add color. This world is very much a part of this earth, where the magical and non-magical co-exist. Here students are chosen for their wizard abilities and even “muggles” are chosen, if they display the attributes. Both Harry’s mother and Hermione Granger are muggles who make excellent witches. Hogwarts is a castle, full of spells and happenings, controlled ably by Albus Dumbledore. He guides with wisdom and affection. One of the main teacher’s, Severus Snape, one of the best wizards, was an enemy of Harry’s parents and he resists the young boy in school. Yet he is forced to protect the boy, his character unfolds in different shades over the next six books.
Through the six books complications arise, the plot gets thicker and finally things come to a head, finally it is clear that Harry Potter will now have to stand face to face with the evil force of Lord Voldemort alone.
The seventh book where this story will unfold is awaited; debates are raging across the internet, on the fate of the hero, Harry Potter.
There have been four highly successful Harry Potter films. The first two films were directed by Chris Columbus, the third was directed by Alfonso Cuarón, while the fourth was by Mike Newell. The fifth is still under production and is being directed by David Yates.
Harry Potter series of books has also resulted in many spins offs, computer games, clothing merchandise, and more. J. K. Rowling, the creator of the series, has received many awards and much praise from fellow writers like Stephen King. She had written the first book under very adverse circumstances, a single mother, with very little money and a baby to take off. Today she is one of the most powerful names in publishing.
Harry Potter series of books will last forever, and providing joy to the readers of the future.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone or the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows
The first story opens with the apparent end of the reign of the evil Voldemort, by the seemingly magical young baby called Harry Potter, the only child of James and Lily Potter. The wizard Albus Dumbledore, for safekeeping, delivers the boy to his aunt’s house. These are Harry Potter’s cruel non-magical relatives, the Dursleys. The first 12 years of the boy are miserable; finally, the gamekeeper Hagrid, with whom he shares a wonderful relationship, delivers him to Hogwarts, the wizard school.
Dumbledore the school’s well-reputed principal, a mighty wizard, becomes his mentor. Here he meets Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger, who become his best friends. He also meets Draco Malfoy, who becomes a part of the plot that plans his downfall. The entire story takes place in the wizard world, so different from “muggle” or normal non-wizard world. The evil Lord Voldemort resurrects himself over the series of the six books and the world is in peril, only Harry Potter, with the help of his friends can stop him. This is traditional tale of good verses evil, yet it understands the imperfect world that children live in, full of deceit, racism, fights on supremacy, and other such evils. On the other hand, there is true friendship, love, courage, the discipline of schooling, loyalty and so much more.
Most of the stories take place in the Hogwarts Wizarding School, a world inhabited by wizards and witches, ghosts, centaurs, unicorns, and even some trolls and demons, owls and other non-magical and magical creatures add color. This world is very much a part of this earth, where the magical and non-magical co-exist. Here students are chosen for their wizard abilities and even “muggles” are chosen, if they display the attributes. Both Harry’s mother and Hermione Granger are muggles who make excellent witches. Hogwarts is a castle, full of spells and happenings, controlled ably by Albus Dumbledore. He guides with wisdom and affection. One of the main teacher’s, Severus Snape, one of the best wizards, was an enemy of Harry’s parents and he resists the young boy in school. Yet he is forced to protect the boy, his character unfolds in different shades over the next six books.
Through the six books complications arise, the plot gets thicker and finally things come to a head, finally it is clear that Harry Potter will now have to stand face to face with the evil force of Lord Voldemort alone.
The seventh book where this story will unfold is awaited; debates are raging across the internet, on the fate of the hero, Harry Potter.
There have been four highly successful Harry Potter films. The first two films were directed by Chris Columbus, the third was directed by Alfonso Cuarón, while the fourth was by Mike Newell. The fifth is still under production and is being directed by David Yates.
Harry Potter series of books has also resulted in many spins offs, computer games, clothing merchandise, and more. J. K. Rowling, the creator of the series, has received many awards and much praise from fellow writers like Stephen King. She had written the first book under very adverse circumstances, a single mother, with very little money and a baby to take off. Today she is one of the most powerful names in publishing.
Harry Potter series of books will last forever, and providing joy to the readers of the future.
Daniel Radcliffe Admits to Having Been Drunk on Harry Potter Set
Daniel Radcliffe has recently admitted that he came into work on the set of Harry Potter drunk from the prior evening’s drinking.
Harry Potter Goes Out with a Bang at Teen Choice Awards
Harry Potter has been one of the top film series of all time, and Tom Felton represented the series in style at the most recent MTV Teen Choice Awards.
Daniel Radcliffe Plans on Keeping Busy After Harry Potter
Daniel Radcliffe will forever be known as Harry Potter, but he's currently acting on Broadway and plans on keeping busy now that the popular film series is over.
Harry Potter Finale Sets Box Office Records
The final installment in J.K. Rowling's historic series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2, has set the new mark for the best opening weekend in box office history.
Harry Potter Star Daniel Radcliffe Quits Drinking After Struggling with Alcohol Abuse
Daniel Radcliffe, better known to the world as Harry Potter, recently told GQ magazine that he stopped drinking alcohol last August after struggling to control its use.
Harry Potter Theme Park
The Harry Potter theme park seems to be making waves since its opening in June this year. Read on to know Harry Potter theme park attractions, facts, trivia and why you simply must visit this amazing wonder that brings the Harry Potter movies to life...
Harry Potter Movies in Order
The Harry Potter movies in order have been enlisted below. This list of Harry Potter movies in order chronicles the tale of Harry Potter during his seven years at Hogwarts, based on the best selling books of the same name by J. K. Rowling...
Rowling's Harry Potter is Entertainer of the Decade
The young wizard, Harry Potter, created by British writer JK Rowling was adjudged the 'Entertainer of the Decade' by US magazine Entertainment Weekly...
Imagination in a Post-Harry Potter World
Writing is not a high art form or a talent based endeavor. It is an innate ability born into humanity and it deserves to be explored. Everyone should write a novel, for no other reason but that they can.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Complete Facts Till Now
So, the smoke has lifted a little, and now we have time to actually breathe and get to what happens in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows. Here Goes...
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Facts Till Now
It's that time of the year when the world stops spinning and Pottermania takes over everything logical. From intellectuals to wannabes, everyone's reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows. Here's what one them has found out - Till Now.
Harry Potter - Who Benefits? Lasting effects of a mega franchise
Harry Potter has enjoyed nearly a decade of unprecedented world-wide success that no other series of Young Adult novels ever has or likely ever will. What happens now as the final novel finally arrives next month and the YA-Fantasy hurrah finally starts to die down?
Harry Potter Book 7 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The count down has begun...Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the 7th and final book in Harry Potter series is set to release of 21st July. Fast, dark, exciting gripping story with tightly plotted incidence has been the characteristic features of J. K . Rowling's ink.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
In the fifth installment of her wildly popular "Harry Potter" series, author J.K. Rowling brings us her longest, darkest and emotionally messiest story yet.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry is back and in fine form in the third installment of his adventures at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Rowling proves that she has plenty of tricks left up her sleeve in this third Harry Potter adventure, set once again at the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
There's something magical about Harry. This magic has very little to do with the fictional magic that Scottish author J.K. Rowling has woven into her four books to date.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of secrets
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS By J.K. Rowling Scholastic Press 342 pp., $17.95 Ages 8 and up A book by J.K. Rowling is almost as much cause for rejoicing as the discovery of an eighth Narnia manuscript tucked away in the wardrobe.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Chock full of fun and whimsy and stocked with some of the most engaging characters in children's literature, J.K. Rowling's first novel "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" swooped up a handful of awards in Britain and went straight to No. 1 - on the adult bestseller list.
J. K. Rowling - Biography
Biography of Joanne Kathleen Rowling. Info and facts about the life of J. K. Rowling, author of Harry Potter books.
Emma Watson and Tom Felton Say "Goodbye" to Harry Potter
The successful Harry Potter franchise of films has come to an end, but there's still one more movie that no one has seen.
Rupert Grint Says Kissing Emma Watson was Merely "OK"
Rupert Grint said that kissing Emma Watson was just "OK," which is in stark contrast to the way most young men around the world would feel about it.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I to Premiere in London
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I premieres today in London, the penultimate film in the Harry Potter series.
Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling Accused of Plagiarism
J.K. Rowling has been added to a lawsuit against her publishing company, Bloomsbury, claiming that aspects of the Harry Potter series were stolen from earlier works by another author.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Set to Open in Spring
Universal Orlando will officially open the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park in the spring, hoping to immerse fans in a true Harry Potter experience.
Harry Potter Cast has an "Unbreakable Bond" According to Watson
Emma Watson, the 19-year-old actress who has played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, to great fame, speaks of her relationship with fellow cast members as an "unbreakable bond."
Harry Potter Actress Claims On-screen Kiss is Like "Incest"
Emma Watson, of Harry Potter fame and now a fashion model as well, has described her on-screen kiss with Rupert Grint as feeling like "incest," but we’ve got no word from Grint on his take.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Premieres in London
The 6th film in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, makes its world premiere in London with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in attendance.
Killer Convicted in Harry Potter Murder Case
The man who stabbed and killed Rob Knox, a young British actor who played a small role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, was convicted of murder today in a British court.
J.K. Rowling Mourns End of Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling, billionaire author of the Harry Potter series, relayed in a Today interview on Tuesday that she mourns the end of the Harry Potter Series.
Rowling Says Last Book May Say Farewell to Harry
Author J.K. Rowling said Monday that at least two characters will die in the final Harry Potter book, and one of them may even be Harry himself.
J. K. Rowling Working on Final Harry Potter with Mixed Feelings
Author J. K. Rowling told reporters earlier this year that she had feelings of both excitement and dread about getting started on the last book in the Harry Potter series that has won her literary immortality. Potter fans the world over share those feelings as the book takes shape.
Harry Potter II Earns $88.4 Mil
The second installment in J. K. Rowling's series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, earned $88.4 million at the box office over the weekend.
Seventh Harry Potter Book to be Final
Rumors that there will be an eighth installment of the Harry Potter book series are false according to J.K. Rowling's agent.
Fifth Harry Potter Book Unfinished
J.K. Rowling, author of the famed Potter book series, has not finished her fifth installment, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, for a summer release.
Harry Potter Shatters Records
After Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone's astonishing opening weekend take of $90.3 million, a remarkable five-day holiday weekend raked in another $83.5 million.
Harry Potter Mania
The film version of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone had its world premier in London on Sunday and is getting rave reviews.
Daniel Radcliffe has recently admitted that he came into work on the set of Harry Potter drunk from the prior evening’s drinking.
Harry Potter Goes Out with a Bang at Teen Choice Awards
Harry Potter has been one of the top film series of all time, and Tom Felton represented the series in style at the most recent MTV Teen Choice Awards.
Daniel Radcliffe Plans on Keeping Busy After Harry Potter
Daniel Radcliffe will forever be known as Harry Potter, but he's currently acting on Broadway and plans on keeping busy now that the popular film series is over.
Harry Potter Finale Sets Box Office Records
The final installment in J.K. Rowling's historic series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2, has set the new mark for the best opening weekend in box office history.
Harry Potter Star Daniel Radcliffe Quits Drinking After Struggling with Alcohol Abuse
Daniel Radcliffe, better known to the world as Harry Potter, recently told GQ magazine that he stopped drinking alcohol last August after struggling to control its use.
Harry Potter Theme Park
The Harry Potter theme park seems to be making waves since its opening in June this year. Read on to know Harry Potter theme park attractions, facts, trivia and why you simply must visit this amazing wonder that brings the Harry Potter movies to life...
Harry Potter Movies in Order
The Harry Potter movies in order have been enlisted below. This list of Harry Potter movies in order chronicles the tale of Harry Potter during his seven years at Hogwarts, based on the best selling books of the same name by J. K. Rowling...
Rowling's Harry Potter is Entertainer of the Decade
The young wizard, Harry Potter, created by British writer JK Rowling was adjudged the 'Entertainer of the Decade' by US magazine Entertainment Weekly...
Imagination in a Post-Harry Potter World
Writing is not a high art form or a talent based endeavor. It is an innate ability born into humanity and it deserves to be explored. Everyone should write a novel, for no other reason but that they can.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Complete Facts Till Now
So, the smoke has lifted a little, and now we have time to actually breathe and get to what happens in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows. Here Goes...
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Facts Till Now
It's that time of the year when the world stops spinning and Pottermania takes over everything logical. From intellectuals to wannabes, everyone's reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows. Here's what one them has found out - Till Now.
Harry Potter - Who Benefits? Lasting effects of a mega franchise
Harry Potter has enjoyed nearly a decade of unprecedented world-wide success that no other series of Young Adult novels ever has or likely ever will. What happens now as the final novel finally arrives next month and the YA-Fantasy hurrah finally starts to die down?
Harry Potter Book 7 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The count down has begun...Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the 7th and final book in Harry Potter series is set to release of 21st July. Fast, dark, exciting gripping story with tightly plotted incidence has been the characteristic features of J. K . Rowling's ink.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
In the fifth installment of her wildly popular "Harry Potter" series, author J.K. Rowling brings us her longest, darkest and emotionally messiest story yet.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry is back and in fine form in the third installment of his adventures at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Rowling proves that she has plenty of tricks left up her sleeve in this third Harry Potter adventure, set once again at the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
There's something magical about Harry. This magic has very little to do with the fictional magic that Scottish author J.K. Rowling has woven into her four books to date.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of secrets
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS By J.K. Rowling Scholastic Press 342 pp., $17.95 Ages 8 and up A book by J.K. Rowling is almost as much cause for rejoicing as the discovery of an eighth Narnia manuscript tucked away in the wardrobe.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Chock full of fun and whimsy and stocked with some of the most engaging characters in children's literature, J.K. Rowling's first novel "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" swooped up a handful of awards in Britain and went straight to No. 1 - on the adult bestseller list.
J. K. Rowling - Biography
Biography of Joanne Kathleen Rowling. Info and facts about the life of J. K. Rowling, author of Harry Potter books.
Emma Watson and Tom Felton Say "Goodbye" to Harry Potter
The successful Harry Potter franchise of films has come to an end, but there's still one more movie that no one has seen.
Rupert Grint Says Kissing Emma Watson was Merely "OK"
Rupert Grint said that kissing Emma Watson was just "OK," which is in stark contrast to the way most young men around the world would feel about it.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I to Premiere in London
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I premieres today in London, the penultimate film in the Harry Potter series.
Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling Accused of Plagiarism
J.K. Rowling has been added to a lawsuit against her publishing company, Bloomsbury, claiming that aspects of the Harry Potter series were stolen from earlier works by another author.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Set to Open in Spring
Universal Orlando will officially open the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park in the spring, hoping to immerse fans in a true Harry Potter experience.
Harry Potter Cast has an "Unbreakable Bond" According to Watson
Emma Watson, the 19-year-old actress who has played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, to great fame, speaks of her relationship with fellow cast members as an "unbreakable bond."
Harry Potter Actress Claims On-screen Kiss is Like "Incest"
Emma Watson, of Harry Potter fame and now a fashion model as well, has described her on-screen kiss with Rupert Grint as feeling like "incest," but we’ve got no word from Grint on his take.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Premieres in London
The 6th film in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, makes its world premiere in London with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in attendance.
Killer Convicted in Harry Potter Murder Case
The man who stabbed and killed Rob Knox, a young British actor who played a small role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, was convicted of murder today in a British court.
J.K. Rowling Mourns End of Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling, billionaire author of the Harry Potter series, relayed in a Today interview on Tuesday that she mourns the end of the Harry Potter Series.
Rowling Says Last Book May Say Farewell to Harry
Author J.K. Rowling said Monday that at least two characters will die in the final Harry Potter book, and one of them may even be Harry himself.
J. K. Rowling Working on Final Harry Potter with Mixed Feelings
Author J. K. Rowling told reporters earlier this year that she had feelings of both excitement and dread about getting started on the last book in the Harry Potter series that has won her literary immortality. Potter fans the world over share those feelings as the book takes shape.
Harry Potter II Earns $88.4 Mil
The second installment in J. K. Rowling's series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, earned $88.4 million at the box office over the weekend.
Seventh Harry Potter Book to be Final
Rumors that there will be an eighth installment of the Harry Potter book series are false according to J.K. Rowling's agent.
Fifth Harry Potter Book Unfinished
J.K. Rowling, author of the famed Potter book series, has not finished her fifth installment, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, for a summer release.
Harry Potter Shatters Records
After Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone's astonishing opening weekend take of $90.3 million, a remarkable five-day holiday weekend raked in another $83.5 million.
Harry Potter Mania
The film version of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone had its world premier in London on Sunday and is getting rave reviews.