The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Harry PotterFor fans of all ages. Here is an entertaining and easily referenced presentation of insider information to the world that J. K. Rowling has created in her spellbinding series of novels. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the World of Harry Potter explores all aspects of the wizarding world and explains them in terms of their relationship to historical, literary, religious, scientific, or mythological roots. —In-depth information on the facts behind all seven books in the Harry Potter series. —Covers all the relevant influences for the Harry Potter series, from religion and mythology to science and literature. —Can be read from cover to cover or used as a quick-reference guide. |
From inside the book
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Page xi
... Wizards Are 43 3 The Wizard's Wardrobe and Toolbox 45 A Wizard's Most Important Tool : The Wand Wood Species and ... Dark Arts ........... 4 How Wizards Spend Their Days Cooking , Housework , and Gardening ..... 58 61 .......... 62 ...
... Wizards Are 43 3 The Wizard's Wardrobe and Toolbox 45 A Wizard's Most Important Tool : The Wand Wood Species and ... Dark Arts ........... 4 How Wizards Spend Their Days Cooking , Housework , and Gardening ..... 58 61 .......... 62 ...
Page xvii
... Evil Magic : Aurors , the Wizengamot , and Anti - Dark Wizard Group ................... 205 Aurors and Their Role ............ .... 206 ........... 204 The Order of the Phoenix ......... ..206 Prosecuting Dark Wizards Contents xvii.
... Evil Magic : Aurors , the Wizengamot , and Anti - Dark Wizard Group ................... 205 Aurors and Their Role ............ .... 206 ........... 204 The Order of the Phoenix ......... ..206 Prosecuting Dark Wizards Contents xvii.
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... Dark Wizards : The Wizengamot ... ........... 207 Punishments .. .... 208 Expulsion ................. ............. 209 Fines and Public Humiliation ........... ...... 210 Azkaban Prison and Dementors .... 210 16 The Final Word 213 Good ...
... Dark Wizards : The Wizengamot ... ........... 207 Punishments .. .... 208 Expulsion ................. ............. 209 Fines and Public Humiliation ........... ...... 210 Azkaban Prison and Dementors .... 210 16 The Final Word 213 Good ...
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Tere Stouffer. Part 1 Wizards , Monsters , and Creatures of All Sorts Welcome to Wizarding 101. In this part , you acquaint yourself with basic wizarding terminology - words like Muggle and Dark Wizard . You also get to know some of the ...
Tere Stouffer. Part 1 Wizards , Monsters , and Creatures of All Sorts Welcome to Wizarding 101. In this part , you acquaint yourself with basic wizarding terminology - words like Muggle and Dark Wizard . You also get to know some of the ...
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... wizards , and they do not bear any resemblance to those two stereotypes , unless you count Dark Witches . + Wicca : A religion characterized by nature worship and the practice of witchcraft . The term originates from the Old English ...
... wizards , and they do not bear any resemblance to those two stereotypes , unless you count Dark Witches . + Wicca : A religion characterized by nature worship and the practice of witchcraft . The term originates from the Old English ...
Contents
X | 32 |
XI | 38 |
XII | 43 |
XIII | 45 |
XIV | 46 |
XV | 51 |
XVI | 53 |
XVII | 54 |
XVIII | 61 |
XIX | 62 |
XXI | 64 |
XXII | 65 |
XXIII | 66 |
XXIV | 67 |
XXV | 73 |
XXVI | 75 |
XXVII | 76 |
XXVIII | 77 |
XXIX | 79 |
XXX | 81 |
XXXI | 82 |
XXXII | 83 |
XXXIII | 85 |
XXXIV | 86 |
XXXV | 89 |
XXXVII | 91 |
XXXVIII | 92 |
XXXIX | 93 |
XL | 95 |
XLI | 97 |
XLII | 98 |
XLIII | 104 |
XLIV | 105 |
XLV | 106 |
XLVI | 109 |
XLVIII | 110 |
XLIX | 120 |
L | 125 |
LXI | 146 |
LXII | 148 |
LXIII | 150 |
LXIV | 163 |
LXV | 164 |
LXVI | 166 |
LXVIII | 171 |
LXIX | 176 |
LXX | 178 |
LXXI | 179 |
LXXII | 180 |
LXXIII | 182 |
LXXIV | 183 |
LXXV | 185 |
LXXVI | 186 |
LXXVII | 187 |
LXXVIII | 188 |
LXXIX | 189 |
LXXX | 191 |
LXXXI | 193 |
LXXXII | 194 |
LXXXIV | 200 |
LXXXV | 203 |
LXXXVI | 204 |
LXXXVII | 205 |
LXXXVIII | 208 |
LXXXIX | 213 |
XCI | 214 |
XCII | 215 |
XCIV | 219 |
XCV | 220 |
XCVI | 222 |
XCVII | 223 |
XCVIII | 225 |
XCIX | 233 |
C | 239 |
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Harry Potter: Visit the Magical ... Tere Stouffer No preview available - 2007 |
Common terms and phrases
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