When a witch or wizard is born, even to muggles, the book knows. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix is the 5th book in the series, and the 5th movie in the series as well. Rowlings writing process to how it changed the new york times best sellers list, here are some facts you should know about the third installment in the harry potter book series. Two alternate titles for the final book were harry potter and the elder wand and harry potter and the. If youre a harry potter fan, test your knowledge and see if you know many of these twenty interesting facts about the harry potter films the role of voldemort in the harry potter movies have been played by six actors the word dumbledore was an early english word for a bumblebee.
In the first book, on which floor was the forbidden corridor where it can hold. Facts about harry potter that every fan should know insider. The ultimate trivia book for wizards and witches winchester, lilly on. She found the witchy sounding names, such as toadflax and grommel in an old herbal lore book dating from the 1600s. Rowling said she found the reaction to the news very interesting.
Although based on the second shortest book, this is the longest of the films. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix 2007, which is based on the longest book, is the second shortest of the films. James sirius potter, harrys oldest son, stole the marauders map from his dads desk.
If you thought knowing about dumbedores scar in the shape of london. Mathew burke the second of the harry potter film series, chamber of secrets follows the adventures of potter and his pals in their second year at hogwarts after the heir of salazar slytherin opens the titular chamber, unleashing a monster that petrifies the schools denizens. It follows harry on his 5th year at hogwarts as he learns to be more comfortable around girls, and becomes more aware of the impending evil threatening the safety of everyone he loves. Rowling, creator of the fantasy adventure world of harry potter and his friends, turns 50 on july 31, 2015. However, it hasnt stopped fans from talking about it and getting excited about the story at every opportunity they get. In different translations of the harry potter books, we are met with many fun alternatives. Rowling, and received special instruction from her as to his character. Harry potter book 1 interesting facts page 3 harry potter. Interesting facts this category is for questions and answers related to harry potter book 4, as asked by users of. Whether youre a hardcore fan or a muggle whos only seen the movies, theres no denying that harry potter is a cultural phenomenon. A picture of gandalf the grey from the lord of the rings can be seen in the collection of great wizards in professor dumbledores study in. All of us who watch this movie now think of it as the s. Check out these 15 things you didnt know about harry james potter.
Here are 25 interesting facts about harry potter and the philosophers stone. I felt that i knew most of the facts that were in this book, being an avid harry potter fan. Do you want to know the most interesting facts about books. For example, in the first chapter of harry potter and the philosophers stone, the scots version, the first chapter is called.
Here are 25 interesting facts about harry potter and the chamber of secrets. If so youll love the top 10 facts about harry potter author j. They both blow out candles on july 31 happy birthday, jkr. Harry is a young boy who is chosen from birth to become a good wizard. Harry potter is a famous fiction book that narrates the life experience of an orphan boy called harry potter. The first line was harry doesnt know how long it will take to wash the sticky cream. Even though the harry potter books and the movies have ended, the brilliant j. Whether youre a casual lover of the harry potter franchise or a hardcore fan, there may be a few facts about everybodys favorite young wizard that you might not know about. To share the most interesting information about harry potter, i have listed 35 amazing facts. Rowlings harry potter series changed the face of childrens literature and became a cultural phenomenon, so in honour of the series, here are our five favourite facts about j. Harry potter has been one of the most successful novelfilm franchises in history and it single handedly turned its author j. After 7 successful novels and 8 films of similar success, harry potter has left a huge mark in the media world, creating one of the largest fandoms to ever walk the earth. Top 20 book facts to impress your fellow book lovers. On 30 july 2016, harry potter and the cursed child had its premiere at palace theatre.
This website uses cookies to improve user experience. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Top 10 interesting facts about harry potter movie series. From its location to its most famous alumni, here are some little known facts about one of the wizarding worlds most prestigious training grounds. Some interesting facts you may not have known about ron weasley. Well the total number of harry potter books sold worldwide is close to 400 million. His birthday is 31 july 1980, the same day at jk rowlings. Harry potter series is one of its own kind in the magical world of movies.
Some interesting facts you may not have known about ron. The second of the harry potter film series, chamber of secrets follows the adventures of potter and his pals in their second year at hogwarts after the heir of salazar slytherin opens the titular chamber, unleashing a monster that petrifies the schools denizens. The life of this author of one of the bestselling book series in history is itself. Its been very long since the harry potter series ended with harry potter and the deathly hallows. Originally rowling had planned the final word of the final book to be scar but wound up using all was well to. However, the bestguarded secret and the secret which answers a big question about the harry potter world is the book of admittance. Rowling revealed that dumbledore is gay and he had a crush on the wizard grindelwald, whom he later. Top 20 book facts all the facts about books you need to know. Harry potter and the cursed child, a script for a west end stage play set in the harry potter universe, was the highestselling print book of 2016 by more than 3. It mirrors the fact that the books are getting darker and darker. In this post, im going to share some of the interesting facts about the harry potter series. The title was translated into english as harry potter and leopardwalkuptodragon. Page 3 this category is for questions and answers related to harry potter book 1, as asked by users of. Next article top 10 interesting facts about thomas edison the inventor.
What are the names of two houses that are considered by the sorting hat for the harry potter before choosing gryffindor. Rowling into the first author ever to become a billionaire. While playing fact or fanfiction with aol, tom felton revealed that harry might have had a thing for draco. Some pleasing harry potter facts that might cheer you up. Culture books features 20 facts devoted harry potter fans should know. I think mums got a second cousin whos an accountant, but we never talk about him. It was changed to harry potter and the sorcerers stone by the american publisher because sorcerers seemed more exciting. Great as a conversation starter, these book facts are the best. Some fun facts about the famous books and films by jk rowling harry potter. Keep reading to learn 20 surprising facts about jk rowlings magical series, from how she named her characters to how technology brought the films to life. In this article, we are going to present you top 10 interesting facts about harry potter movie series that most of you dont know. Harry potter and the deathly hallows was released on july 21, 2007, and sold 11 million copies on the first day of its release, breaking rowlings earlier records for the fastest selling book of all time.
We included harry potter and the philosophers stone in our pick of the top ten best childrens novels ever written. Little, brown published the script as the eighth installment of harry potter books. Tolkeins the hobbit with names changed to harry potter characters. Wizarding words get translated into amazing things. Rowling is still rolling out surprises and interesting tidbits about her wizarding world. These 25 littleknown harry potter facts will knock you off your broomstick and give you a glimpse into makings of the series that changed the future of childrens literature and made the muggle. Or did you know all the interesting facts of that movie. Fourteen ford anglias were destroyed to create the scene where harry and ron crash into the whomping willow. Its okay if you know nothing about harry potter and the movies. The first harry potter book was published in 1998, the same year the final battle of hogwarts was fought. In celebration of the 20th american publishing anniversary of harry potter and the sorcerers stone, here are some facts from the film. These are seven of the most fascinating facts about harry potter. Five fascinating facts about harry potter interesting. Rowling has said, i open at the close rowling has previously stated the harry potter.
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