JK writes three new books on Hogwarts
Wizard series of e-tales will be published in 3 weeks
HER tales of a wizarding world filled with spells, giants and dementors have enchanted millions of children – and adults – for two decades.
And Potter fans are set to be enthralled all over again, as author JK Rowling has announced she is releasing three brand new Hogwarts-themed e-books next month.
Unfortunately for Potter-hungry fans, who are used to devouring 600-page tomes, they will only take an hour each to read.
The three new titles in the Pottermore Presents range will bring together new stories and first-person reflections on the wizarding world from Rowling, as well as writings already published on her popular Pottermore website.
The first e-book, Short Stories From Hogwarts: Power, Politics And Pesky Poltergeists, offers ‘a glimpse into the darker side of the wizarding world, revealing the ruthless roots of Professor Umbridge, the lowdown on the Ministers for Magic and the history of the wizarding prison Azkaban.’
There will be new writing about Horace Slughorn’s early Hogwarts teaching career and his relationship with Tom Marvolo Riddle, and also about Philosopher’s Stone baddie Quirinus Quirrell.
Professors Minerva McGonagall and Remus Lupin, two of the books’ best-loved characters, will be profiled in the second e-book, Short Stories From Hogwarts: Heroism, Hardship And Dangerous Hobbies, with never-before-published work on Professor McGonagall’s role in the second wizarding war.
This book promises to give ‘a peek behind the closed curtains of Sybill Trelawney’s life’ as well as introducing readers to ‘the reckless, magical-beast-loving Silvanus Kettleburn along the way.’
Finally, the third e-book, Hogwarts: An Incomplete And Unreliable Guide, will bring the school of witchcraft and wizardry alive.
It promises to help readers ‘venture into the Hogwarts grounds, become better acquainted with its more permanent residents, learn more about lessons and discover secrets of the castle … all at the turn of a page’.
The publishing of the books will be welcome news for the avid army of Potter fans, who have repeatedly called on Rowling to re-ignite the story. Pottermore CEO Susan L Jurevics said the e-books will supplement the Harry Potter book series, and are easily able to be read in an hour.
She said: ‘The e-books will delight readers as they take them beyond the Harry Potter stories and deeper into the wizarding world.
‘JK Rowling’s writing in these collections reveals intricate details of her characters’ lives, their histories, as well as her inspiration.’
The ornate covers of the e-books were designed by designing duo Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima – the graphic design team behind the artwork of the Harry Potter films, otherwise known as MinaLima.
The three e-books are available to pre-order from Pottermore and digital book retailers for £1.99 each and will be published on September 6.
They will be available in a range of languages.