Harry Potter

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1. A boy wizard and the hero of a series of widely read fantasies by the British author J. K. Rowling. Eleven-year-old Harry, an orphan, discovers his magical powers, and the books chronicle his adventures at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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The first book in the series was published in England as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It was made into a film in 2001.

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In the Harry Potter movies, multiple actors portray the antagonist at various ages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Starring newcomers Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ronald Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, the series promises a richer, more detailed adaptation of the books, along with a more contemporary feel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Putnam has positioned the book as its lead title of 2026, and Heyday Films, the production company behind the Harry Potter film series, has optioned film adaptation rights in conjunction with Warner Bros.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

It’s a catchy idea that explains why figures like Peter Parker, Luke Skywalker and Harry Potter have a lasting hold on their fans in ways that other heroes don’t.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

So what if Wes wants to read Harry Potter?

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick