About the book

The Hogwarts Library is a three-volume collection containing Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard. These texts serve as fictional textbooks and storybooks referenced within the Harry Potter universe. Newt Scamander’s encyclopedia categorizes magical creatures from common gnomes to lethal Basilisks, detailing their habitats and ministry classifications. Kennilworthy Whisp chronicles the evolution of broomstick racing and the rules of professional Quidditch. The final volume presents wizarding fairy tales, including The Tale of the Three Brothers, supplemented by Albus Dumbledore’s analytical commentary on their historical context and magical theory.

This set is intended for readers who want to expand their knowledge of the technical workings and cultural lore surrounding the wizarding world. It provides a deeper look into the biological and athletic systems that govern the setting beyond the central narrative arc. Readers gain a functional understanding of magical zoology, the mechanics of flight, and the moral parables taught to wizarding children. The collection functions as a reference tool for clarifying the secondary details of the series' internal history and mythology.

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Published
2012
Language
EN

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