10 Interesting Curiosities About Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling. The series chronicles 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 Harry's struggle against the Dark wizard Lord Voldemort, who aims to become immortal, overthrow the Ministry of Magic, subjugate non-magic people and destroy anyone who stands in his way. Info (Wikipedia)
1. Michael Jackson once approached Rowling about making a musical based on the books, but she turned it down.
2. Rowling said the Harry Potter series might not have happened if her mother hadn’t died. “The books are what they are because she died … because I loved her and she died.”
3. Snape was not immediately added to the portraits in the headmaster’s office, but Harry insisted he be placed next to Dumbledore.
4. Most Black family members are named after stars or constellations. (Sirius is known colloquially as the “Dog Star,” reflecting its prominence in its constellation, Canis Major (Greater Dog).
5. Harry, Ron, and Hermione all got their own Chocolate Frog cards.
6. James Sirius Potter, Harry’s oldest son, stole the Marauder’s Map from his dad’s desk.
7. Hermione began her post-Hogwarts career at the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures to help improve the lives of house-elves, but then moved to the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
8. Harry and Dudley would still see each other after the Battle of Hogwarts, but they would visit more out of a sense of duty and sit in silence so that their children could see their cousins.
9. Rowling killed Hedwig because it represented the loss of innocence and security, and her fate marked the end of Harry’s childhood.
10. Two alternate titles for the final book were Harry Potter and the Elder Wand and Harry Potter and the Peverell Quest. She quickly decided against the latter because it sounded too corny.
The main story arc concerns Harry's struggle against the Dark wizard Lord Voldemort, who aims to become immortal, overthrow the Ministry of Magic, subjugate non-magic people and destroy anyone who stands in his way. Info (Wikipedia)
10 Curiosities of Harry Potter
1. Michael Jackson once approached Rowling about making a musical based on the books, but she turned it down.
2. Rowling said the Harry Potter series might not have happened if her mother hadn’t died. “The books are what they are because she died … because I loved her and she died.”
3. Snape was not immediately added to the portraits in the headmaster’s office, but Harry insisted he be placed next to Dumbledore.
4. Most Black family members are named after stars or constellations. (Sirius is known colloquially as the “Dog Star,” reflecting its prominence in its constellation, Canis Major (Greater Dog).
5. Harry, Ron, and Hermione all got their own Chocolate Frog cards.
6. James Sirius Potter, Harry’s oldest son, stole the Marauder’s Map from his dad’s desk.
7. Hermione began her post-Hogwarts career at the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures to help improve the lives of house-elves, but then moved to the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
8. Harry and Dudley would still see each other after the Battle of Hogwarts, but they would visit more out of a sense of duty and sit in silence so that their children could see their cousins.
9. Rowling killed Hedwig because it represented the loss of innocence and security, and her fate marked the end of Harry’s childhood.
10. Two alternate titles for the final book were Harry Potter and the Elder Wand and Harry Potter and the Peverell Quest. She quickly decided against the latter because it sounded too corny.
10 Interesting Curiosities About Harry Potter
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