Harry Potter Wikipedia. Harry Potter is a series of fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling. The novels chronicle the life of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The main story arc concerns Harrys struggle against Lord Voldemort, a dark wizard who intends to become immortal, overthrow the wizard governing body known as the Ministry of Magic, and subjugate all wizards and muggles, a reference term that means non magical people. Since the release of the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, on 2. June 1. 99. 7, the books have found immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. They have attracted a wide adult audience as well as younger readers, and are often considered cornerstones of modern young adult literature. The series has also had its share of criticism, including concern about the increasingly dark tone as the series progressed, as well as the often gruesome and graphic violence it depicts. As of May 2. 01. 3update, the books have sold more than 5. The last four books consecutively set records as the fastest selling books in history, with the final instalment selling roughly eleven million copies in the United States within twenty four hours of its release. The series was originally published in English by two major publishers, Bloomsbury in the United Kingdom and Scholastic Press in the United States. A play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, based on a story co written by Rowling, premiered in London on 3. July 2. 01. 6 at the Palace Theatre, and its script was published by Little, Brown. The original seven books were adapted into an eight part film series by Warner Bros. Pictures, which has become the second highest grossing film series of all time as of August 2. In 2. 01. 6, the total value of the Harry Potter franchise was estimated at 2. Harry Potterone of the highest grossing media franchises of all time. A series of many genres, including fantasy, drama, coming of age, and the British school story which includes elements of mystery, thriller, adventure, horror and romance, the world of Harry Potter explores numerous themes and includes many cultural meanings and references. According to Rowling, the main theme is death. Other major themes in the series include prejudice, corruption, and madness. The success of the books and films has ensured that the Harry Potter franchise continues to expand, with numerous derivative works, a travelling exhibition that premiered in Chicago in 2. London that opened in 2. J. K. Rowling updates the series with new information and insight, and a pentalogy of spin off films premiering in November 2. Most recently, themed attractions, collectively known as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, have been built at several Universal Parks Resorts amusement parks around the world. Plot. The central character in the series is Harry Potter, an English boy who lives with his aunt, uncle, and cousin the Dursleys who discovers, at the age of eleven, that he is a wizard, though he lives in the ordinary world of non magical people known as Muggles. The wizarding world exists parallel to the Muggle world, albeit hidden and in secrecy. His magical ability is inborn and children with such abilities are invited to attend exclusive magic schools that teach the necessary skills to succeed in the wizarding world. Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day Full Movie' title='Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day Full Movie' />Directed by Bharat Nalluri. With Frances McDormand, Amy Adams, Ciarn Hinds, David Alexander. Guinevere Pettigrew, a middleaged London governess, finds herself. One of the best parts about being a wizard in the Harry Potter universe seems to be that there are all kinds of spells and items to streamline your life. Harry becomes a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a wizarding academy in Scotland and it is here where most of the events in the series take place. As Harry develops through his adolescence, he learns to overcome the problems that face him magical, social and emotional, including ordinary teenage challenges such as friendships, infatuation, romantic relationships, schoolwork and exams, anxiety, depression, stress, and the greater test of preparing himself for the confrontation that lies ahead in wizarding Britains increasingly violent second wizarding war. Each novel chronicles one year in Harrys life1. The books also contain many flashbacks, which are frequently experienced by Harry viewing the memories of other characters in a device called a Pensieve. The environment Rowling created is intimately connected to reality. The British magical community of the Harry Potter books is inspired by 1. British culture, European folklore, classical mythology and alchemy, incorporating objects and wildlife such as magic wands, magic plants, potions, spells, flying broomsticks, centaurs, and other magical creatures, the Deathly Hallows, and the Philosophers Stone, beside others invented by Rowling. While the fantasy land of Narnia is an alternate universe and the Lord of the RingsMiddle earth a mythic past, the wizarding world of Harry Potter exists in parallel within the real world and contains magical versions of the ordinary elements of everyday life, with the action mostly set in Scotland Hogwarts, the West Country, Devon, London and Surrey in southeast England. The world only accessible to wizards and magical beings comprises a fragmented collection of overlooked hidden streets, ancient pubs, lonely country manors and secluded castles invisible to the Muggle population. Early years. When the first novel of the series, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone published in America and other countries as Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone opens, it is apparent that some significant event has taken place in the Wizarding World an event so very remarkable, even Muggles non magical people notice signs of it. The full background to this event and Harry Potters past is revealed gradually through the series. After the introductory chapter, the book leaps forward to a time shortly before Harry Potters eleventh birthday, and it is at this point that his magical background begins to be revealed. Despite Harrys aunt and uncles desperate prevention of Harry gleaning about his powers,1. Harry meets a half giant, Rubeus Hagrid, who is also his first contact with the Wizarding World. Hagrid reveals himself to be the Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts as well as some of Harrys history. Harry learns that, as a baby, he witnessed his parents murder by the power obsessed dark wizard Lord Voldemort, who subsequently attempted to kill him as well. Instead, the unexpected happened Harry survived with only a lightning shaped scar on his forehead as a memento of the attack and Voldemort disappeared soon afterwards, gravely weakened by his own rebounding curse. As its inadvertent saviour from Voldemorts reign of terror, Harry has become a living legend in the Wizarding World. However, at the orders of the venerable and well known wizard Albus Dumbledore, the orphaned Harry had been placed in the home of his unpleasant Muggle relatives, the Dursleys, who have kept him safe but treated him poorly, including confining him to a cupboard without meals and torturing him like he is their servant. Hagrid then officially invites Harry to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a famous magic school in Scotland that educates young teenagers on their magical development for seven years, from age eleven to seventeen. With Hagrids help, Harry prepares for and undertakes his first year of study at Hogwarts. As Harry begins to explore the magical world, the reader is introduced to many of the primary locations used throughout the series. Harry meets most of the main characters and gains his two closest friends Ron Weasley, a fun loving member of an ancient, large, happy, but poor wizarding family, and Hermione Granger, a gifted, bright, and hardworking witch of non magical parentage. The Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope as used in popular culture. Lets say youre a soulful, brooding male hero, living a sheltered, emotionless existence. If. Bleeker Street has released The Man Who Invented Christmas trailer and poster. The film stars Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer and Jonathan Pryce. Reel Life Wisdom Reel List Wisdom Quotes By Movie. Reel List Wisdom Quotes By Movie. Movie Index. AAbilene City. About a Boy. Absence of Malice. Accidental Husband, The. Accountant, The. Adams Rib. Addams Family, The. Adjustment Bureau, The. Adventures of Ford Fairlane, The. Adventures of Robin Hood, The. Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, The. African Queen, The. After Words. Afternoon Delight. Age of Adeline, The. 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