J. K. Rowling set to release FOUR new Harry Potter stories next month

J. K. Rowling set to release FOUR new Harry Potter stories next month with fans able to ‘delve deeper into the rich history of magic’

J. K. Rowling is set to release four new Harry Potter books next month, offering fans of the boy wizard the chance to ‘delve deeper into the rich history of magic’.

The author, 53, will unveil the eBook shorts on Pottermore, her digital platform for all things about the wizarding world, on 27 June. 

Rowling’s four bitesize Harry Potter stories will be themed around lessons Harry and his friends studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Exciting: J. K. Rowling is set to release four new Harry Potter stories next month with fans able to ‘delve deeper into the rich history of magic’ (pictured at Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald premiere in November) 

They include Charms, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Potions, Herbology, Divination, Astronomy and Care of Magical Creatures. 

The Pottermore website promises the books ‘will take you back in time once again to learn about the traditional folklore and magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories.’ 

It says: ‘Prepare to delve deeper into the rich history of magic (be it our own Muggle history, or the magical world created by J.K. Rowling).’

Hit franchise: Daniel Radcliffe starred as Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in the movies based on Rowling's stories about the boy wizard

Hit franchise: Daniel Radcliffe starred as Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in the movies based on Rowling’s stories about the boy wizard

Premise: Rowling's four new Harry Potter stories are themed around the lessons students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. They will be unveiled on Pottermore on 27 June

Premise: Rowling’s four new Harry Potter stories are themed around the lessons students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. They will be unveiled on Pottermore on 27 June

The statement added: ‘In addition to exploring the origins of magic through history and folklore, the eBook shorts will also feature notes, manuscript pages and charming sketches as previously seen in Harry Potter: A History of Magic.’ 

The first two books, Harry Potter: A Journey Through Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts and Harry Potter: A Journey Through Potions and Herbology will be released on 27 June.

The third and fourth books – Harry Potter: A Journey Through Divination and Astronomy and Harry Potter: A Journey Through Care of Magical Creatures – will be released soon after. 

The eBook shorts are inspired by the 2017 British Library exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic and its companion book.

All four have been illustrated by London-based artist Rohan Daniel Eason. 

The first Harry Potter novel was released in 1997. They follow young wizard Harry, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley during their time at Hogwarts. 

Magical tales: The first book was released in 1997, since its debut there has been a worldwide Harry Potter franchise - with each book turned into a blockbuster film

Magical tales: The first book was released in 1997, since its debut there has been a worldwide Harry Potter franchise – with each book turned into a blockbuster film

Wizard world: Harry Potter and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Wizard world: Harry Potter and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Harry’s parents were killed when he was a baby by the novels’ antagonist Lord Voldemort, who tries to kill the boy wizard and destroy the wizarding world with his followers made up of the Death Eaters and Dementors. 

The seven books spawned a worldwide Harry Potter franchise – with eight blockbuster films as well as a themed area at Universal Studios and a studio tour in London.

Daniel Radcliffe starred as Harry Potter in the film series, with Emma Watson as Hermione Granger and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley.

Villain: Harry's parents were killed when he was a baby by the novels' antagonist Lord Voldemort, who tries to kill the wizard in each book (Ralph Fiennes pictured as the character in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 in 2010)

Villain: Harry’s parents were killed when he was a baby by the novels’ antagonist Lord Voldemort, who tries to kill the wizard in each book (Ralph Fiennes pictured as the character in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 in 2010) 

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