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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... 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 , with its own ...
... 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 , with its own ...
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... Wand Wood Species and Sizes .......... ..46 .47 A Wand's Special Ingredients ...... ............. 50 Dressing the Part : Robes , Cloaks , and Hats . 51 Quills , Ink , and Parchment ............. ............ 53 Other Magical Gadgets ...
... Wand Wood Species and Sizes .......... ..46 .47 A Wand's Special Ingredients ...... ............. 50 Dressing the Part : Robes , Cloaks , and Hats . 51 Quills , Ink , and Parchment ............. ............ 53 Other Magical Gadgets ...
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... Wands .. ....... 89 Gobstones ............ ..91 Exploding Snap ..... ....... 92 Trading Cards ........ ..... 93 Part 3 : Magical Places 95 7 Where the Witches Go in London Diagon Alley Gateway to the Alley : The Leaky Cauldron 97 ...
... Wands .. ....... 89 Gobstones ............ ..91 Exploding Snap ..... ....... 92 Trading Cards ........ ..... 93 Part 3 : Magical Places 95 7 Where the Witches Go in London Diagon Alley Gateway to the Alley : The Leaky Cauldron 97 ...
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... wand , that results in magic being done to an object , creature , or other person . Chapter 12 defines the most common spells and discusses the etymology of all of these wizarding terms . Dark Side : Just like the Dark Side in the Star ...
... wand , that results in magic being done to an object , creature , or other person . Chapter 12 defines the most common spells and discusses the etymology of all of these wizarding terms . Dark Side : Just like the Dark Side in the Star ...
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... wand . She lived on the island Aeaea , where Odysseus and his men landed during their journey , and Circe promptly turned the crew into pigs . Fortunately , Odysseus had taken an herb given to him by Hermes , so he alone retained his ...
... wand . She lived on the island Aeaea , where Odysseus and his men landed during their journey , and Circe promptly turned the crew into pigs . Fortunately , Odysseus had taken an herb given to him by Hermes , so he alone retained his ...
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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