Ollivanders is where many young witches and wizards go to buy their first wand, making it one of the most important stops on the way to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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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.
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Are you still ‚curious… very curious‘ about the first Harry Potter book? Continue your journey into the wizarding world by seeking answers to some of your most burning questions.
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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!
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Draco Malfoy is the icy blond Hogwarts student that Harry meets at Diagon Alley, although he doesn’t quite like him much. Harry soon learns that Draco looks down at other people a lot – being mean to Ron when he first meets him! How dare he!
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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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Wizard’s chess is just like Muggle chess – except the pieces come to life and knock each other out! Ron Weasley is a noted master of the game.
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Meet three of the Hogwarts teachers, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall and Severus Snape…
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Have you noticed how witches and wizards have weird and wonderful names? When you’ve read this list of our favourites, you can discover your own wizarding world name with Bloomsbury’s Harry Potter Name Generator!
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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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