Harry Potter

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"Harry Potter" is a popular fantasy book series written by British author J.K. Rowling. The series consists of seven books, each following the adventures of a young wizard named Harry Potter. Here are some key notes and information about the "Harry Potter" series: 1. Publication of the Books:  The first book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (published as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in the United States), was released in 1997.  The series concluded with the seventh book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," in 2007. 2. Plot Summary:  The story is set in a magical world and follows Harry Potter, an orphaned boy who learns on his 11th birthday that he is a wizard.  He attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he makes friends, learns about magic, and uncovers his connection to the dark wizard Lord Voldemort.  The series chronicles Harry's journey as he confronts challenges, discovers the truth about his past, and ultimately faces Voldemort in a battle between good and evil. 3. Major Characters:  Harry Potter: The protagonist and the "Boy Who Lived."  Hermione Granger: Harry's intelligent and resourceful friend.  Ron Weasley: Harry's loyal and humorous friend.  Albus Dumbledore: The wise and kind headmaster of Hogwarts.  Lord Voldemort: The main antagonist, a dark wizard who seeks to conquer the wizarding world. 4. Magical Elements:  The series features a wide range of magical creatures, spells, and objects, including the Invisibility Cloak, the Marauder's Map, and various mythical creatures like Hippogriffs and Dementors. 5. Hogwarts Houses:  Students at Hogwarts are sorted into one of four houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Each house has its own values and characteristics. 6. Themes:  The series explores themes of friendship, love, courage, and the battle between good and evil.  It also delves into the consequences of discrimination and prejudice, particularly against Muggles (non-magical people) and Muggle-borns (wizards with non-magical parents).

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