Harry Potter Series Reading Order

Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He k… Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility. All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley - a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry's room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn't had a birthday party in eleven years. But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry - and anyone who reads about him - will find unforgettable. read more

Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a b… Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'. HARRY POTTER has never even heard of Hogwarts when the LETTERS start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in GREEN INK on yellowish parchment with a PURPLE SEAL, they are swiftly confiscated by his GRISLY aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called RUBEUS HAGRID bursts in with some ASTONISHING news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin! read more

As Harry Potter enters his third year at Hogwarts, the entire wizarding world is gripped by fear: Sirius Black, a notori… As Harry Potter enters his third year at Hogwarts, the entire wizarding world is gripped by fear: Sirius Black, a notorious prisoner and Voldemort’s most loyal supporter, has escaped Azkaban and is believed to be hunting Harry. With sinister Dementors patrolling the school grounds and dark rumors swirling, Harry must confront not only the constant threat to his life but also the unsettling secrets surrounding his parents’ betrayal. He delves into his past, determined to uncover the truth behind Black’s escape and the real story of the night his life changed forever, before it’s too late. read more

Lord Voldemort, the dark wizard responsible for the deaths of Harry's parents, is growing stronger. At the Quidditch Wor… Lord Voldemort, the dark wizard responsible for the deaths of Harry's parents, is growing stronger. At the Quidditch World Cup, Voldemort's signature Dark Mark appears in the sky over the stadium, causing pandemonium. The lightning-bolt-shaped scar on Harry's forehead is sporadically causing him agonizing pain, and he is also hearing disturbing voices. Harry realizes that all this is the result of a strong connection between himself and the Dark Lord, one that is putting him in grave danger. Back at Hogwarts, the students are getting ready for the upcoming Triwizard Tournament. Witches and wizards from two other schools are coming to Hogwarts for the year to compete in a series of grueling contests. The tournament is open only to students age 17 and above, but when someone secretly enters Harry's name, he is forced to compete. How can a 14-year-old possibly pass tests that might be fatal to an advanced wizard? And with the threat of Lord Voldemort looming, will he be able to focus on the tournament at all? For Harry, his friends, and everyone in the Wizarding world, the stakes are about to become much higher. This fourth installment, with a heart-pounding and emotional climax, serves as a turning point in the series, for the reader and for Harry himself. read more

Harry is furious that he has been abandoned at the Dursleys' house for the summer, for he suspects that Voldemort is gat… Harry is furious that he has been abandoned at the Dursleys' house for the summer, for he suspects that Voldemort is gathering an army, that he himself could be attacked, and that his so-called friends are keeping him in the dark. Finally being rescued by wizard bodyguards, he discovers that Dumbledore is regrouping the Order of the Phoenix - a secret society first formed years ago to fight Voldemort. But the Ministry of Magic is against the Order, lies are being spread by the wizards' tabloid, the Daily Prophet, and Harry fears that he may have to take on this epic battle against evil alone. read more

As Voldemort's power grows and fear grips the wizarding world, Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his sixth year. Unde… As Voldemort's power grows and fear grips the wizarding world, Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his sixth year. Under Albus Dumbledore's guidance, Harry delves deep into Voldemort's past, piecing together the secrets of his immortality to discover how he might finally be defeated. Meanwhile, Harry suspects Draco Malfoy is harboring a dark secret and is involved in a dangerous plot within the school walls. With the help of a mysterious Potions textbook and his closest friends, Harry must unravel these converging mysteries before time runs out for Hogwarts and the wizarding world. read more

Hunted by the Dark Lord's forces and stripped of the safety of Hogwarts, the Chosen One embarks on a desperate quest to… Hunted by the Dark Lord's forces and stripped of the safety of Hogwarts, the Chosen One embarks on a desperate quest to uncover the remaining secrets of his enemy. With his closest friends at his side, he must track down and destroy the powerful magical artifacts sustaining the Dark Lord's immortality before the last vestiges of good are extinguished from the wizarding world. The stakes have never been higher, as the fate of every witch, wizard, and Muggle hangs in the balance, leading to a final, cataclysmic confrontation that will determine the future forever. read more