Harry Potter

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The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, follows the journey of a young wizard named Harry Potter. The story begins when Harry discovers on his eleventh birthday that he is a wizard and has been accepted to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He learns about his past, including surviving a powerful curse as a baby that left him an orphan and scarred with a lightning bolt-shaped mark on his forehead.

At Hogwarts, Harry makes friends with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Together, they uncover dark secrets about the wizarding world, including the return of the dark wizard Lord Voldemort, who seeks to regain power and conquer the wizarding world. Throughout the series, Harry and his friends face various challenges, uncover hidden truths, and grow as both wizards and individuals.

The series consists of seven books, each representing a year at Hogwarts:

1. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (also known as "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in some regions)
2. "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"
3. "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
4. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"
5. "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
6. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
7. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"

The story explores themes of friendship, bravery, the battle between good and evil, and the importance of choices. It has captivated readers of all ages and has been adapted into a successful film series and various spin-off works, such as the "Fantastic Beasts" films and "The Cursed Child" play.

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