Meet the Dursleys: Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia, and cousin Dudley…
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To get into Hogwarts you must have the ability to produce magic. Obviously, children don’t use a wand until they attend school – so young witches and wizards demonstrate they are magical by doing something accidentally, often when scared or angry.
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The Potion Puzzle is a rather mysterious poem set by Severus Snape at the end of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger’s quest to seek the Philosopher’s Stone.
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What was J.K. Rowling’s favourite chapter? How many words are in the first Harry Potter book? Read these questions and then try to find all the answers in Bloomsbury’s fun infographic!
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Despite having witches and wizards as family members, the Dursleys couldn’t stand magic and would do anything to pretend it didn’t exist. But why did they hate it so much? We have a think…
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Hogwarts is a magical school, so all the students who go there must have magical parents – right? Or do they? Let’s find out…
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Scholastic shares some great ideas to help inspire children’s reading and literacy – no matter what their age. Children deserve reading experiences that resonate with their joyful spirits, and their desire to explore and play.
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Meet three of the Hogwarts teachers, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall and Severus Snape…
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The Hogwarts common rooms are shared areas where students relax after a long day of learning magic. Learn more about each of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff’s common rooms here!
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Every year, at exactly 11am on the 1st of September, the famous Hogwarts Express departs from King’s Cross station carrying students to Hogwarts. Yet, in a world of Portkeys and broomsticks why is such a non-magical form of transport used? We take a look…
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