Not Harry Potter? Not a Problem. Parallel Universe on MSN: Across the Universe: From Here to Hogwarts. From Here to Hogwarts A 'Harry Potter' timeline This Friday (July 15), the final "Harry Potter" film, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," arrives in theaters and brings to a close one of the most ambitious and extraordinary achievements in film and publishing history.
Below is a timeline of the franchise's major moments, from the author's completion of the first book right up to the present day. More from Across the Universe: From Here to HogwartsGoodbye, HarryUnder Your SkinBirthday BoysNot Your Grandmother's FanTasia July 1995 (approximate): J.K. July 1996 (approximate): The manuscript is rejected by 12 publishing houses before being bought by a small house named Bloomsbury, which gives her a 1,500-pound advance.
June 1997: "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" is published in the U.K.in an initial run of 1,000 copies. October 1998: Warner Bros. March 2000: Chris Columbus ("Mrs. Late 2000: British actor Daniel Radcliffe, 11, is cast as Harry after a seven-month search. Hpotterfacts.tumblr.com from tumblr.com.
19 Hilarious Harry Potter Comics. Ridiculous and Awesome Harry Potter Tattoos. Brace yourselves, everyone...because POTTERMANIA IS BACK AND IN FULL FORCE!!!!
Tonight at midnight, the first installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows hits theaters in what is argued to be one of the most anticipated films of the year. If you were lucky enough to snatch one of those elusive midnight showing tickets, be prepared to surround yourself by the hardcore folk decked out in Hogwarts uniforms with wand in hand. [As a mere muggle, I'll have to wait until after Turkey Day to experience the fanfare of this flick.] One thing is for sure...Potter fans are just as passionate as the Twi-hard fanbase, though there is an obscene amount of crossover, no doubt. However I'd argue that the Potter fans are much larger in scale as men, women, boys and girls have been closely following Harry's journey through Hogwarts as he fulfills his destiny to overpower He Who Shall Not Be Named for the past decade. Have an awesome Potter tattoo that you'd like to share with the class?
Harry Potter. "You are protected, in short, by your ability to love!
The only protection that can possibly work against the lure of power like Voldemort's! In spite of all the temptation you have endured, all the suffering, you remain pure of heart, just as pure as you were at the age of eleven, when you stared into a mirror that reflected your heart's desire, and it showed you only the way to thwart Lord Voldemort, and not immortality or riches. " —Description of Harry's deepest nature[src] One consequence of Lily's loving sacrifice was that her orphaned son had to be raised by her only remaining blood relative, his Muggle aunt Petunia Dursley.
While in her care he would be protected from Lord Voldemort, due to the Bond of Blood charm Albus Dumbledore placed upon him.[61] This powerful charm would protect him until he became of age, or no longer called his aunt's house home. Harry played a significant role in many other battles of the Second Wizarding War. Biography Family lineage Early life (1980-1981) List of spells in Harry Potter. 20 Facts You May Not Know About Harry Potter. It all ends this Friday.
To celebrate the release of Deathly Hallows 2, here’s 20 lesser-known facts about the Harry Potter franchise. (the last several images were created by me). You May Also Like: Pottermore: Coming Soon. Exclusive: Finished ‘Potter’? Rowling tells what happens next - Wild about Harry. Amazing facts, random facts, interesting facts » Harry Potter.