If you haven't heard about Harry Potter, where have you been hiding? Harry Potter is a character created by the brilliant writer J.K.Rowling, and first came known to us in 1997. 7 books later and with nearly 500 million copies sold, there must be something pretty special about them. Each book became a major film production which all broke box office records and the books were translated into 67 different languages.
So for those who have been in a coma for the past 14 years or have lived under a stone, the series is about a young wizard named Harry Potter. Sadly the story begins in his home where he is an orphan and lives with his Aunt and Uncle in a cupboard under their stairs. He is treated pretty badly and life isn't great for the young Harry. It isn't long before his life takes serious change when he finds out his is a wizard and attends the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to learn how to use magic.
With two great friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, Harry encounters lots of adventure with some fabulous mythical creatures like dragons, trolls, werewolves, and to name just a few. It isn't long before Harry learns that is he quite a famous wizard and the is the key to defeating the most powerful dark wizard Lord Voldemort. He learns that Lord Voldemort was responsible for the death of his parents because they didn't wasn't to use their magic for evil. At the time he tried to kill Harry but he failed leaving him with a lightening scar on his forehead.
The first movie viewers get completely drawn into the world of wizardry. The Hogwarts school itself is an amazing spectacle. The rooms tend to move around as do the stairs including the grand staircase. The pictures on the wall are like little movies as they move and talk to you. Each student at the school get an owl as a pet which is used much like a postman. To get to the Hogwarts school you need to take the Hogwarts express which is boarded from Platform 9¾ at King's Cross station in London.
The Harry Potter book series is enjoyed by people of all ages around the world. There is pretty much every type of merchandise available and even movie location tours. Also a popular theme park attraction opened up at Universal Orlando in the spring of 2010.
So for those who have been in a coma for the past 14 years or have lived under a stone, the series is about a young wizard named Harry Potter. Sadly the story begins in his home where he is an orphan and lives with his Aunt and Uncle in a cupboard under their stairs. He is treated pretty badly and life isn't great for the young Harry. It isn't long before his life takes serious change when he finds out his is a wizard and attends the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to learn how to use magic.
With two great friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, Harry encounters lots of adventure with some fabulous mythical creatures like dragons, trolls, werewolves, and to name just a few. It isn't long before Harry learns that is he quite a famous wizard and the is the key to defeating the most powerful dark wizard Lord Voldemort. He learns that Lord Voldemort was responsible for the death of his parents because they didn't wasn't to use their magic for evil. At the time he tried to kill Harry but he failed leaving him with a lightening scar on his forehead.
The first movie viewers get completely drawn into the world of wizardry. The Hogwarts school itself is an amazing spectacle. The rooms tend to move around as do the stairs including the grand staircase. The pictures on the wall are like little movies as they move and talk to you. Each student at the school get an owl as a pet which is used much like a postman. To get to the Hogwarts school you need to take the Hogwarts express which is boarded from Platform 9¾ at King's Cross station in London.
The Harry Potter book series is enjoyed by people of all ages around the world. There is pretty much every type of merchandise available and even movie location tours. Also a popular theme park attraction opened up at Universal Orlando in the spring of 2010.
For more information on going on a Harry Potter Walking Tour or the popular Harry Potter Studio Tour, why not check out Brit Movie Tours who are a London based tour company offering many other London film Locations tours.
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