Earlier today, we shared an exclusive guest blog from Nancy Reagin, the editor of Harry Potter & History a very cool new book that takes a factual look at the wizarding world:
Were Voldemort and the Death Eaters similar to the Nazis?
How did Muggles use mandrakes, bezoars, cauldrons, and love potions?
Would a woman have more rights as a witch or a Muggle?
How do the Malfoys compare to Muggle English aristocrats?
Who was the real Nicolas Flamel?
You’ll find the answers and more inside this book, the first to explore the real history behind the world of Harry Potter. From Dementors to the Dark Mark, from Hogwarts to house-elves, Harry Potter and History takes a revealing look at the historical backdrop of J. K. Rowling’s novels, with a timeline comparing the key events of the wizarding world to actual human history.
You’ll learn how real British boarding schools compare to Hogwarts, where the Wizengamot and the Ministry of Magic came from, how the magical books and quills used by Harry and his friends were made, and the history of werewolves before Professor Lupin and Fenrir Greyback. You’ll also discover the historical origins of the spells, charms, and lessons Hogwarts students learn, from Avada Kedavra to Levicorpus. This book takes every Harry Potter fan even deeper within the series, describing the rich historical background of the characters and their wizarding world.
Now we’ve got your chance to win a copy! Check it out:
The Contest:
Tell us what magical subject you’d most like to study! Just fill out the Novel Novice Harry Potter Contest Entry Form and you’ll be entered!
The Prizes:
Three (3) winners will each receive a copy of Harry Potter & History ed. by Nancy Reagin
The Rules:
- One entry per person
- Use the entry form
- U.S. Only
The Deadline:
All entries are due by midnight (PT) on Wednesday, July 20th
Questions? Leave ’em in the comments & we’ll reply!
Novel Novice 
What an awesome contest guys, thanks for offering it! This sounds like a really fascinating book. Some of the subjects I already know a bit about, but I’m especially interested to learn about the differences and similarities between Hogwarts and real boarding schools. I think the British-aspect of the book is one of the things that really attracted me to the series, and I’d love to see how much of that is fact and how much fiction.
My question: Why U.S only?
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