Harry Potter Series in Brief

Harry Potter

Harry Potter is a series of fantasy novels written by British
author J. K. Rowling. The novels chronicle the lives 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 Harry's 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 (non-magical people). (Wikipedia)

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

The first book begins with Harry as a baby was orphaned and left at his uncle and aunt’s home. He is living in a small corner of the home having no one to care or love. On his 11^th birthday, he comes to know about his magical powers to play magic through letters. He got admission in Hogwarts School of magic in UK. There one can see the highly imaginative world of magic. There Harry makes some friends as well as enemies. (Pounder)

• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The second book begins at the Dursley's again. Harry is trapped without being able to contact his friends. Ron, however, soon comes to his rescue in a flying car. Harry travels to Ron's house and meets most of his family, three of his older brothers he knew from Hogwarts, his younger sister, and his father. The two go back to Hogwarts and learn the school is under attack, and his professor is unable to stop it. Nearly single-handedly, Harry fights to save the only home he's ever known. (Pounder)

• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

We meet Professor Remus John Lupin steps in to take over the Defence Against the Dark Arts classes and quickly earns the students' respect. He is extremely capable in his field and kind to the students. The story traces the path of an escaped prisoner who is (supposedly) hunting Harry down, but in the end, we learn that no one is who they seem to be. (Pounder)

• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The fourth book begins with Harry's troubling nightmares. He learns of a competition at school that could result in a competitor's death. Despite age restrictions and his own lack of desire to participate, Harry is forced to compete. People are mysterious around every corner and all motives are questioned- even Harry's own. (Pounder)

• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry is exiled and ridiculed throughout the school. Very few stand by him, including the clumsy Neville Long bottom, Luna "Loony" Love good, Ron, and Hermione. Dumbledore, the headmaster who has always stood by him, will now no longer speak or make eye contact with him. The new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, who is replaced every year, is more than willing to single him out, partially due to her boss leading the smear campaign against Harry. (Pounder)

• Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

This book shows Harry's new life; he grows obsessed with taking down Voldemort and doing anything he can to assist. He also learns to cope with typical teenage hormones because, despite everything that is going on around him, Harry is only sixteen Harry, now surrounds himself with his close friends, the ones who remained at his side no matter what. He becomes accustomed to death, as his friends learn of deaths nearly every day. (Pounder)

• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows  

This book shows Harry’s final days including Farewell, lost pet and trusted guardian. Within a week, the Magical Government has fallen and Voldemort has taken over. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are now on the run hunting for Horcruxes- magical items that keep Voldemort alive. The only issue with this Horcruxes They can be anything- a football or a dolphin even. Harry faces death multiple times through the events of the book with the final time culminating in a questionable yet still explosive ending that rocks the Wizarding and Muggle world alike. (Pounder)