Harry, Ron, and Hermione are now on the run hunting for Horcruxes- magical items that keep Voldemort alive. Within a week, the Magical Government has fallen and Voldemort has taken over. Loss begins early in the book, with Harry's beloved pet and trusted guardian both dying within the first couple hundred pages. The final book begins with Harry's final days at the Dursleys' home, including their final goodbye. The sixth book shows the world at open war before the end. He becomes accustomed to death, as his friends learn of deaths nearly every day.
Harry, now knowing from the fifth book, surrounds himself with his close friends, the ones who remained at his side no matter what. He also learns to cope with typical teenage hormones because, despite everything that is going on around him, Harry is only sixteen. The penultimate book details Harry's new life he grows obsessed with taking down Voldemort and doing anything he can to assist. Events in this book bring us hope, such as the formation of the DA (you'll have to read to see!) and the Weasley twins' exit, while others, such as the death at the end, make us realize the true cost of war because yes, the Wizarding World is at war. The new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, who is replaced every year, is more than willing to single him out, partially due to her boss leading the smear campaign against Harry. Dumbledore, the headmaster who has always stood by him, will now no longer speak or make eye contact with him. Very few stand by him, including the clumsy Neville Longbottom, Luna "Loony" Lovegood, Ron, and Hermione. Harry is exiled and ridiculed throughout the school. The book covers now feature cool colors instead of the bright vibrant colors that we've grown used to. The book ends with a spellbinding surprise, setting the darker stage for the last few books.īook five definitely has a more depressed, melancholic mood. People are mysterious around every corner and all motives are questioned- even Harry's own. Despite age restrictions (one must be seventeen to enter the tournament, Harry is fourteen) and his own lack of desire to participate, Harry is forced to compete. He learns of a competition at school that could result in a competitor's death. The fourth book begins with Harry's troubling nightmares.
The story traces the path of an escaped prisoner who is (supposedly) hunting Harry down, but in the end, we learn that no one is who they seem to be. He is extremely capable in his field and kind to the students. Professor Remus John Lupin steps in to take over the Defense Against the Dark Arts classes and quickly earns the students' respect. We meet an incredible character in the third book one of my absolute favorites. Nearly single-handedly, Harry fights to save the only home he's ever known. The two go back to Hogwarts and learn the school is under attack, and his professor is unable to stop it. Harry travels to Ron's house and meets most of his family, three of his older brothers he knew from Hogwarts, his younger sister, and his father. Ron, however, soon comes to his rescue in a flying car. Harry is trapped without being able to contact his friends. The second book begins at the Dursley's again. The first book is amazing alone, yes, but it truly serves to set the stage for the rest of Harry's education. Harry has many adventures at his new school, meeting friend (Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley) and foe (Draco Malfoy and Professor Severus Snape) alike. Despite the Dursley's best attempts, he learns of Hogwarts, the magical school in the UK, and decides to attend. Suddenly, letters begin arriving for Harry. He is told repeatedly that he is not worthy of the Dursley's (his aunt, uncle, and rotund cousin) love. Fast forward 10 years and Harry is a small, neglected, and shy 11-year-old who lives in the cupboard under the stairs. We learn that Harry is indeed magical, but his new family is not. Harry, at 15 months old, was orphaned and left on his Aunt and Uncle's front door. The first book begins at the beginning of Harry's life. Specifically, these book span Harry's seven years at Hogwarts. The stories span seven years, coinciding with the seven years a student spends at Hogwarts. It has become a household name and nearly everyone knows about the boy wizard and his two best friends, Ron and Hermione. Harry Potter shapes an entire generation.
HARRY POTTER BOOK 1 7 SERIES
In honor of Harry Potter and JK Rowling's (belated) birthday, I thought I'd do a review of the series as a whole.