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The Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling chronicles the story of Harry Potter, a young wizard. Harry attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and overcomes challenges posed by the dark wizard Lord Voldemort. The books were immensely popular worldwide and have sold over 450 million copies. They have also been adapted into a successful eight-part film series.

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Harry Potter: The Story of

The Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling chronicles the story of Harry Potter, a young wizard. Harry attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and overcomes challenges posed by the dark wizard Lord Voldemort. The books were immensely popular worldwide and have sold over 450 million copies. They have also been adapted into a successful eight-part film series.

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JM2(7) Crystal Yong Jing Jing(20) Activity 1 1 November

2021
Name: Crystal Yong Jing Jing
Class: Junior Middle Two (7)
The Story of Harry Potter

H
arry Potter is series of seven fantasy novels written by the British author J. K. Rowling.
The books chronicle the adventures of the adolescent wizard Harry Potter and his best
friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, all of whom are students at Hogwarts
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The main story arc concerns Harry’s quest to overcome
the evil dark wizard Lord Voldemort, whose aim is to subjugate non-magical people,
conquer the wizarding world, and destroy all those who stand in his way, especially Harry Potter.

Since the 30th June 1997 release of the first novel Harry Potter
and the Philosopher’s Stone, the books have gained immense popularity,
critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. The series has also
had some share of criticism, including concern for the increasingly dark
tone. As of June 2011, the book series has sold about 450 million copies
and has been translated into 67 languages, and the last four books
consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history.

A series of many genres, including fantasy, coming of age, and


the British school story (with elements of mystery, thriller, adventure,
and romance), it has many cultural meanings and references.
According to Rowling, the main theme is death. There are also many
other themes in the series, such as prejudice and corruption.

The series was originally printed in English by two major


publishers, Bloomsbury in the United Kingdom and Scholastic Press
in the United States. The books have since been published by many
publishers worldwide. The books, with the seventh book split into two
parts, have been made into an eight-part film series by Warner Bros. Pictures, the highest-grossing film
series of all time. The series also originated much tie-in merchandise, making the Harry Potter brand worth
in excess of $15 billion. Thanks to the success of the books and films, Harry Potter has also been used for a
theme park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Parks & Resorts’ Island of Adventure.

Characters：
 Main characters  Professors  Enemies
 Harry Potter  Albus  Lord Voldemort
 Ron Weasley Dumbledore  Severus Snape
 Hermione  Filius Flitwick  Dolores
Granger  Minerva Umbridge
McGonagall  Draco Malfoy
 Rubeus Hagrid

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JM2(7) Crystal Yong Jing Jing(20) Activity 1 1 November
2021

The Name of J.K. Rowling


Although she writes under the pen name “J.K. had no middle name, she chose K as the second
Rowling”, pronounced like rolling her name initials, of her pen name, from her paternal
when her first Harry Potter book was grandmother Kathleen Ada Bulgen Rowling.
published was simply “Joanne Rowling”. She calls herself “Jo” and has said, “No one ever
Fearing that the target audience of young boys called me ‘Joanne’ when I was young, unless
might not what to read a book written by a they were angry. “ Following her marriage, she
woman, her publishers demanded that she use has sometimes used the name Joanne Murray
two initials, rather than her full name. As she when conducting personal business.

Title Year
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 1997
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 1998
The The Titles of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 1999
Harry Potter Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 2000
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 2003
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007

Gryffindor
Gryffindor

Slytherin
Sorting Hufflepuff
Slytherin Hufflepuff
Hat

Ravenclaw
Ravenclaw

Houses Of Hogwarts

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JM2(7) Crystal Yong Jing Jing(20) Activity 1 1 November
2021

Sales of Harry Potter's Movie('000,000)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone


Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter ant the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
(Part 1)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
(Part 2)

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