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. |
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... Practicing Prophecy ........ 186 Speaking in Parseltongue . ...... 187 Sealing the Deal with a Fidelius Charm or 188 .... 189 an Unbreakable Vow ....... Creating a Horcrux .......... Part 5 : Regulating Magic and the Wizards Who Perform ...
... Practicing Prophecy ........ 186 Speaking in Parseltongue . ...... 187 Sealing the Deal with a Fidelius Charm or 188 .... 189 an Unbreakable Vow ....... Creating a Horcrux .......... Part 5 : Regulating Magic and the Wizards Who Perform ...
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... practice of witchcraft . The term originates from the Old English wicce , meaning sorcerer . Although Wicca is never mentioned in Harry Potter's magical world , those who attempt to ban the novels from schools often say they base their ...
... practice of witchcraft . The term originates from the Old English wicce , meaning sorcerer . Although Wicca is never mentioned in Harry Potter's magical world , those who attempt to ban the novels from schools often say they base their ...
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... practice magic through spells ; wear robes and cloaks ; attend schools that train wizards ; work as seers and healers ; invite guests into a Great Hall for meals ; stretch the insides of their houses to accommodate more people ; plant ...
... practice magic through spells ; wear robes and cloaks ; attend schools that train wizards ; work as seers and healers ; invite guests into a Great Hall for meals ; stretch the insides of their houses to accommodate more people ; plant ...
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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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Common terms and phrases
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