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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... Robes , hats , wands , quills , and ink — what does it all mean ? This chapter fills you in on the contents of the wizard's toolbox . Chapter 4 How Wizards Spend Their Days 1 3 19 33 1435 43 61 The wizarding world is a whole new place ...
... Robes , hats , wands , quills , and ink — what does it all mean ? This chapter fills you in on the contents of the wizard's toolbox . Chapter 4 How Wizards Spend Their Days 1 3 19 33 1435 43 61 The wizarding world is a whole new place ...
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... Robes , Cloaks , and Hats . 51 Quills , Ink , and Parchment ............. ............ 53 Other Magical Gadgets ..... ............ 54 Harmless ( or Practically Harmless ) Gadgets and Inventions .... 54 Mirrors and Glasses ........... 56 ...
... Robes , Cloaks , and Hats . 51 Quills , Ink , and Parchment ............. ............ 53 Other Magical Gadgets ..... ............ 54 Harmless ( or Practically Harmless ) Gadgets and Inventions .... 54 Mirrors and Glasses ........... 56 ...
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... Robes for All Occasions . Ollivanders ............ Other Shops ...... Knockturn Alley . The Ministry of Magi ............ St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries . ............... Getting In : Purge and Dowse Ltd ...
... Robes for All Occasions . Ollivanders ............ Other Shops ...... Knockturn Alley . The Ministry of Magi ............ St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries . ............... Getting In : Purge and Dowse Ltd ...
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... 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 annoying ( attacking ) flowers ; drink ...
... 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 annoying ( attacking ) flowers ; drink ...
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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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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Harry Potter: Visit the Magical ... Tere Stouffer No preview available - 2007 |
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