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This mind map provides an overview of the 'Harry Potter' series, a globally renowned fantasy novel collection written by British author J.K. Rowling between 1997 and 2007. The series, consisting of seven books, follows the adventures of the young wizard Harry Potter at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It explores themes of good versus evil, exemplified by Harry's battles against the dark wizard Voldemort. The novels have inspired an eight-part film series, becoming the highest-grossing film franchise in history. J.K. Rowling's work reflects profound societal issues and emphasizes the importance of personal effort in shaping one's destiny.

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Outline/Content

Definition of a noun

Harry Potter generally refers to Harry Potter, a character name, and also the title of the novel (the protagonist of the magical series novels created by J.K. Rowling)

Harry Potter is a series of fantasy novels written by British author J.K. Rowling from 1997 to 2007, consisting of 7 books.

There are movies with the same name "Harry Potter"series.

8 movies, with one movie for each of the first six episodes, and the seventh episode is divided into two parts.

It is the highest-grossing film series in global history, with a total box office revenue of $7.8 billion.

Creative background

According to author J.K. Rowling, the inspiration for this story came to her in 1991 while she was on a train from Manchester to London. She was often writing the first novel in a café at Edinburgh Castle.

Although J.K. Rowling has repeatedly stated that she did not have a specific age group in mind when she began writing the Harry Potter series, the publisher clearly targeted readers aged 9 to 15 when releasing the first book.

Author's Profile

J.K. Rowling, born on July 31, 1965, in Gloucestershire, England, graduated from the University of Exeter, is a British author.

In 1989, 24-year-old Rowling conceived the idea for Harry Potter. In June 1997, the first book in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," was released.

In 1998 and 1999, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" were created.

In July 2000, the fourth installment, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"

In June 2003, she created her fifth work, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

In July 2005, the sixth installment, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," was released.

In July 2007, the seventh installment, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," was released.

Novel introduction

The first six parts mainly take Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as the stage, depicting the protagonist - the young wizard student Harry Potter's six years of study life and adventure stories at Hogwarts.

The seventh part describes the story of Harry Potter searching for horcruxes and defeating Voldemort in the second wizarding war.

As of May 2013, the "Harry Potter" series has been translated into 73 languages and has sold over 500 million copies.

The British edition is published and distributed by Bloomsbury Publishing.

After being introduced to the United States, it was partially revised and published by Scholastic.

The simplified Chinese version is published by the People's Literature Publishing House, and the traditional Chinese version is published by Crown Publishing House.

Character profile

Golden Trio

Harry James Potter

Born on July 31, 1980, he is the only child of wizard parents James and Lily Potter.

Hermione Jean Granger

Born on September 19, 1979, in a Muggle family.

Ron Weasley (Ronald Bilius "Ron" Weasley)

Born on March 1, 1980, Harry's best friend at Hogwarts, a comedic character in the book.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry professor

Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

The Professor of Transfiguration and Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, widely recognized as the greatest wizard of the contemporary era, one of Harry's most respected figures.

Severus Snape

Professor of Potions, Head of Slytherin House, Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher for Harry's sixth year

Minerva McGonagall

Professor of Transfiguration, Deputy Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Head of Gryffindor House, and Headmaster after the deaths of Dumbledore and Snape.

Rubeus Hagrid

Professor of Care of Magical Creatures, Gamekeeper, Keeper of Keys

Quirinus Quirrell

The Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher in Harry's first year

Gilderoy Lockhart

The Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher in Harry's second year

Remus John Lupin

The Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher in Harry's third year, a werewolf

Alastor Moody

Nicknamed (MAD-EYE), the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher in Harry's fourth year.

Dolores Umbridge

The Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher in Harry's fifth year, the Senior Undersecretary of the Ministry of Magic, and the High Inquisitor of Hogwarts.

Horace Slughorn

The Potions teacher in Harry's sixth year, Professor Snape, served as Headmaster and was the Slytherin house head.

Pomona Sprout

Hufflepuff College Head, Professor of Herbology

Filius Flitwick

Head of Ravenclaw Tower, Professor of Charms

Rolanda Hooch

Flying lesson instructor, Quidditch referee

Sybill Trelawney

The Divination teacher, who was dismissed by Umbridge in book five, was temporarily replaced by the centaur Firenze; after the sixth book, both teachers taught the subject together.

Firenze

Centaur, Professor of Divination

Professor Cuthbert Binns

Ghost, Professor of Magical History

Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank

Substitute teacher for the class on Protecting Magical Creatures

Aurora Sinistra

Astronomy professor

Alecto Carrow

Death Eater member, taught Muggle Studies during Snape's tenure as headmaster

Amycus Carrow

Death Eater member, taught Defense Against the Dark Arts during Snape's tenure as headmaster

Septima Vector

Arithmetic Divination Lesson Instructor

Death Eater

Lord Voldemort

The original name is Tom Marvolo Riddle, the main antagonist of the story, known as "the most dangerous Dark Wizard of all time." Most people dare not speak this name, and it was later placed under a spell for protection. He is the murderer of Harry's parents.

Antonin Dvorak

Avery

Dolphin Roll

Yaxley

Magical Department official

Chilo

The Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher in Harry's first year, possessed and controlled by Voldemort, died after Voldemort was forced to leave.

Peter Pettigrew

The true culprit who betrayed Harry's parents to Voldemort Pinched to death himself with the silver hand given by Voldemort in the Malfoy Manor during the seventh part.

Bellatrix Lestrange

Bellatrix Lestrange, Voldemort's trusted servant and the cousin of Sirius Black, the murderer of Sirius Black.

Barty Crouch Jr.

Barty Crouch Jr., in the fourth volume, was unmasked as Moody the Mad-Eye, had his soul sucked out by Dementors, and became living hell.

Pierce Singleton

Former Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, later became Minister of Magic

novel theme

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The contradiction between good and evil in the novel is mainly divided into two main threads.

The first is the confrontation between good and evil, represented by Harry and Voldemort.

The second one is developed with the internal struggle against evil in Harry's heart as the underlying thread.

The realism of the novel is also reflected through the ideas conveyed in the "Harry Potter" series, which reflects J.K. Rowling's contemplation of real society.

Novels that depict the view of those with humble origins who still face unequal treatment in contemporary society undoubtedly represent a progressive ideology.

In today's society, although the issue of racial discrimination has eased to some extent, it is undeniable that it still exists in certain areas.

The work's ideas hold a sobering relevance to the real world, as Rowling demonstrates her profound contemplation on this issue in her novel. She posits that one's origin does not dictate their destiny; what truly matters is whether personal efforts can lead to success and create brilliance in life. The author's intended message is that one's fate is in their own hands.