Harry Potter Slytherin House Editions Hardback Box Set

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Rowling herself has stated that the last chapter of the final book (in fact, the epilogue) was completed "in something like 1990". Lupin and Harry quickly forge a father-son-like relationship themselves, and Lupin teaches Harry the Patronus Charm (powered by one’s happiest memories) to protect himself from Dementors. The Sorting Hat considered placing Gilderoy Lockhart in Slytherin, as he showed cunning, resourcefulness and ambition, which are some of the qualities that fit Slytherin House.

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Finally defeated and killed by a rebounding Killing Curse meant for Harry Potter in the Battle of Hogwarts.Yes, even in all the grandeur, Rowling never loses sight of what’s true to life — Goblet of Fire demonstrates this most aptly. The books are also, in the words of Stephen King, "shrewd mystery tales", [9] and each book is constructed in the manner of a Sherlock Holmes-style mystery adventure. Prefect and Head Boy, leader of a gang of students, Disgraced Winner of the Special Award for Services to the School, [44] member of the Slug Club, and winner of the Medal for Magical Merit. I had been writing almost continuously since the age of six but I had never been so excited about an idea before. The series was originally published in English by Bloomsbury in the United Kingdom and Scholastic Press in the United States.

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The main story arc concerns Harry's conflict with Lord Voldemort, a dark wizard who intends to become immortal, overthrow the wizard governing body known as the Ministry of Magic, and subjugate all wizards and Muggles (non-magical people). Slytherin's views at the time could be attributed to the persecution of witches and wizards at the hand of Muggles during his era. It is also likely that Crabbe and Goyle were simply placed there by process of elimination since they exhibited virtually none of the qualities valued by any of the other houses (lacking the work ethic or honesty of Hufflepuff, the academic prowess of Ravenclaw, or the bravery of Gryffindor).They steal a Horcrux from Gringotts and travel to Hogwarts, culminating in a battle with Death Eaters.