Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Illustrated Edition Animated Book Trailer. Start at either end of room and give a random Harry Potter trivia question to a student (Reading Comprehension question). He receives two wonderful gifts: a top-of-the-line Firebolt broomstick, and the Marauder's Map, a magical diagram of Hogwarts made by the mysterious "Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs." Like Harry, he was the son of one Muggle-born and one Wizarding parent, raised unloved, and a speaker of Parseltongue. The HP characters have a special appeal for kids that face daily adversity if taught in an enriching way. This charity's aim was to make life better for young people in care, in Eastern Europe and ultimately all over the world. If they answer correctly they stay standing until all students have a chance to answer a question. Rowling was patron of the MS Society Scotland for nine years before stepping down in 2009. You can see her work and learn more about her on her Web site at Kazu Kibuishi is the Eisner-nominated creator of the ongoing #1 Joanne Rowling was born on 31st July 1965 at Yate General Hospital in England and grew up in Chepstow, Gwent where she went to Wyedean Comprehensive.Jo left Chepstow for Exeter University, where she earned a French and Classics degree, her course including one year in Paris. ... Jim Kay talks about illustrating Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. I guess that is what Scholastic did when they bought the first Harry Potter book. Harry Potter 20 Fan Video. Many pets and animals are associated with the Weasley family: Centaurs are skilled in healing and astrology, and spend much of their time scouring the stars for portents. The central story arc focuses on Harry’s struggle against the evil wizard, Lord Voldemort, who killed Harry’ parents and tried to kill Harry when he was a baby. First Dumbledore announces the revival of a grand competition that hasn't taken place for one hundred years: the Triwizard Tournament, where a Hogwarts champion will compete against rivals from two other schools of magic in three highly dangerous tasks. The Harry Potter books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide and are distributed in over 200 territories and translated into 73 languages.September 2012 sees the publication of J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults, The Casual Vacancy, which is to be published by Little,Brown in both the UK and the US.HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE broke all box office records when it opened in the UK in November 2001 and has since become the number two film of all time.Directed by Home Alone director Chris Columbus and produced by David Heyman, the film contained an all-British cast, and stars included Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Dame Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall), Julie Walters (Mrs Weasley), Alan Rickman (Professor Snape), and Richard Harris (Professor Dumbledore). The students and I pick puzzling book excerpts collaboratively, or I may select a few tricky book passages as I observe kids as they read and as we talk together. He also studies Potions with Professor Severus Snape, who displays a deep and abiding dislike for Harry, and Defense Against the Dark Arts with nervous Professor Quirrell; he and his friends defeat a mountain troll, help Hagrid raise a dragon, and explore the wonderful, fascinating world of Hogwarts. Obscurus and obscurials play a crucial role in the film Thestrals have fangs and possess a well-developed sense of smell, which will lead them to Thestrals are featured attacking Death Eaters in the Battle of Hogwarts at the end of Below is a list of magical creatures who have some significant role in the series.