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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Harry Potter finds himself trapped in a dismal life, overshadowed by the cruel antics of his relatives, the Dursleys, and their spoiled son Dudley. Oblivious to the truth of Harry’s identity, they treat him with disdain, unaware that he is not just an ordinary boy but a child of remarkable destiny.

The mundane world of the Dursleys is soon disrupted by the arrival of mysterious owls and the presence of enigmatic figures cloaked in dark robes. In a whirlwind of events, Harry is unexpectedly rescued by Hagrid, a giant with a heart as big as his stature, who introduces him to the magical realm that awaits him.

This world is not just a fantasy; it is a place where Harry is celebrated as a hero, having survived a deadly encounter with the dark wizard Voldemort, who tragically took his parents from him.

As Harry embarks on his journey to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he begins to uncover the extraordinary powers that lie within him. The castle, with its towering spires and enchanted corridors, becomes a backdrop for his adventures, where he learns the intricacies of magic and the thrill of flying on a broomstick.

The exhilarating game of Quidditch beckons, testing his courage and skill as he strives to become a star player. Yet, lurking beneath the surface of this enchanting world is a mystery that calls to him, hidden behind a trapdoor that promises secrets and dangers alike.

With each step, Harry must summon the strength to confront not only the challenges of his new life and the shadows of his past, as he learns what it truly means to be a wizard.

J.K Rowling

Writing under the pen name J.K. Rowling, which is pronounced like “rolling,” the author originally published her first Harry Potter book as Joanne Rowling. To appeal to a demographic of young boys who might be hesitant to read a book authored by a woman, her publishers insisted that she adopt a more gender-neutral pseudonym.

Lacking a middle name, she selected the letter “K” for her pen name, drawing inspiration from her paternal grandmother, Kathleen Ada Bulgen Rowling. While she prefers to be called Jo, she has humorously remarked that “Joanne” was only used by those who were upset with her.

After her marriage, she occasionally used the name Joanne Murray for personal matters, and during the Leveson Inquiry, she provided testimony under the name Joanne Kathleen Rowling. In a 2012 interview, she expressed indifference towards the mispronunciation of her name.

Born on July 31, 1965, in Yate, Gloucestershire, England, Rowling is the daughter of Peter James Rowling, an engineer for Rolls-Royce aircraft, and Anne Rowling (née Volant). Her mother, Anne, had a rich heritage, being half-French and half-Scottish. The couple’s love story began on a train journey from King’s Cross Station to Arbroath in 1964, culminating in their marriage on March 14, 1965.

Rowling’s maternal lineage includes her grandfather, Dugald Campbell, who hailed from Lamlash on the Isle of Arran, and her paternal grandfather, Louis Volant, who was honored with the Croix de Guerre for his valor during World War I while defending a village in France.

Rowling’s childhood was marked by the arrival of her sister Dianne, who was born when Rowling was just 23 months old. The family relocated to Winterbourne, a nearby village when Rowling turned four. She began her education at St Michael’s Primary School, an institution established by the abolitionist William Wilberforce and the education reformer Hannah More.

The headmaster of St Michael’s, Alfred Dunn, has been speculated to have inspired the character of Albus Dumbledore, the wise and benevolent headmaster of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series. From a young age, Rowling displayed a passion for storytelling, often crafting fantastical tales that she would eagerly share with her family.