Are you ready to explore the darker side of the wizarding world? Then let’s talk about Borgin and Burkes – the most infamous shop on Knockturn Alley!
It’s the go-to place for witches and wizards who have a taste for the dark arts.
Established in 1707, the Ministry of Magic governs the British wizarding community. Their main job is to keep Muggles from finding out about witches and wizards.
They have a number of other responsibilities, such as regulating magical travel,
Wands are significant objects unique to each witch and wizard in the wizarding world. But how do their lengths and materials affect their use? Read on to find out, and learn more about Harry Potter’s wand…
Home Explore Play Books Questions We Have Why do wand materials and lengths
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.
Before even opening the book, look at the cover – the Harry Potter books have magical
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…
Home Explore Play Books Questions We Have Why do Hogwarts students get to
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!
Home Explore Play Books Questions We Have What are the Hogwarts common rooms
The Golden Snitch is the fastest and most important ball in Quidditch – catch it (or nearly swallow it, if you’re Harry Potter) and the game is over! But when was it introduced to the sport? Where did it originate? Read more about its fascinating story…
Home Explore Play Books Questions We Have Why was the Golden Snitch added
arry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger have to solve some serious puzzles
Harry, Ron and Hermione tackled five magical challenges to make it to the Philosopher’s Stone. Play this game to see if you could follow in their footsteps!
It’s time to find out if you have what it takes! Begin Trials Warning!
Print out this tricky guessing game – where you must challenge your friends to guess a certain word – but you can’t use certain other words to describe it!
Have a go at Scholastic’s challenging word game – and remember to stay away from
