In this fully updated edition, all the quests you ever wanted to ask about Harry's fantastical world are answered here. Discover the astonising origins in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and ancient magic spells.
From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry's adventures.
- Did Alchemists Really Search for a Magic Stone?
- Who Was the Most Amazing Animagus?
- Is 'Avada Kedavra' a Real Curse?
- Are Basilisks Just Big Snakes?
- Which 'Fantastic Beasts' Come from Legend?
- Why Would Sirius Black Become a Black Dog?
- Why Does the Black Family Appear on a Tepestry?
- Which Creature Doesn't Know
When to Say Goodbye?
- Have Witches Always Flown on Broomsticks?
- Why Would Mundungus Fletcher Steal Cauldrons?
- Why Do Centaurs Avoid Humans?
Etc.
'The essential tome to the history behind Harry Potter, an indispensable guide for Muggles wishing to explore his magical world' --Daily Express--