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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... Spells , Potions , and Other Ways of Performing Magic Chapter 10 Herbology 101 Before you can start to make potions ... Spells , Charms , Hexes , Jinxes , and Curses Want to know more about wizard spells ? This chapter shares dozens of ...
... Spells , Potions , and Other Ways of Performing Magic Chapter 10 Herbology 101 Before you can start to make potions ... Spells , Charms , Hexes , Jinxes , and Curses Want to know more about wizard spells ? This chapter shares dozens of ...
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... spells and other delights . This chapter ties up loose ends and brings you up to speed , with the latest Potterisms and the language and history behind them . A Glossary of British Terms B Cool Wizarding Websites Index 179 191 193 203 ...
... spells and other delights . This chapter ties up loose ends and brings you up to speed , with the latest Potterisms and the language and history behind them . A Glossary of British Terms B Cool Wizarding Websites Index 179 191 193 203 ...
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... spells and other delights. This chapter ties up loose ends and brings you up to speed, with the latest Potterisms and the language and history behind them. Appendixes A Glossary of British Terms 225 B Cool Wizarding Websites 233 Index ...
... spells and other delights. This chapter ties up loose ends and brings you up to speed, with the latest Potterisms and the language and history behind them. Appendixes A Glossary of British Terms 225 B Cool Wizarding Websites 233 Index ...
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... Spells , Potions , and Other Ways ......... 129 129 of Performing Magic 10 Herbology 101 131 133 The Link Between Herbs and Magical Potion .................... 134 Plants and Herbs You Know and Love .. Aconite .......... Asphodel ...
... Spells , Potions , and Other Ways ......... 129 129 of Performing Magic 10 Herbology 101 131 133 The Link Between Herbs and Magical Potion .................... 134 Plants and Herbs You Know and Love .. Aconite .......... Asphodel ...
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... Spells , Charms , Hexes , Jinxes , and Curses Differentiating Among Charms , Hexes , Jinxes , Spells , and Curses ........ Charms ......... Hexes ............ Finxes .... Spells Curses ......... 157 ........ 158 ........ 159 159 ...
... Spells , Charms , Hexes , Jinxes , and Curses Differentiating Among Charms , Hexes , Jinxes , Spells , and Curses ........ Charms ......... Hexes ............ Finxes .... Spells Curses ......... 157 ........ 158 ........ 159 159 ...
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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