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From the Wizarding Archive

By: J.K. Rowling, Evanna Lynch - foreword
Narrated by: Evanna Lynch, Hugh Quarshie, Finlay Robertson, Lara Sawalha
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Summary

Winner, 2024 Good Housekeeping Kids’ Book Award

If you’ve ever wondered why Squibs are never offered a place at Hogwarts, what happened when Vernon Dursley first met James Potter, or how Dumbledore and McGonagall formed their lifelong friendship, From the Wizarding Archive should go straight to the top of your wish list. Containing 80 articles written by J.K. Rowling for the original Pottermore website and available for the first time in audio, exclusively from Audible, Harry Potter fans everywhere are in for a treat.

If there’s one thing Harry Potter fans have in common (apart from impeccably good taste), it’s questions… so many questions. From the simple details that perplex us all – was Professor Umbridge always that awful? Why don’t wizards just use phones? – to the personal details that bring us closer to J.K. Rowling’s writing process – from her least favourite school subject and its impact on Professor Snape’s career, to the personal significance of King’s Cross and why it’s always where the Hogwarts Express departs – this is a veritable treasure trove of answers.

Narrated by Evanna Lynch, Hugh Quarshie, Finlay Robertson and Lara Sawalha, and with an exclusive foreword by Evanna Lynch, this spellbinding audiobook is essential listening for any Harry Potter aficionado.

The articles in From the Wizarding Archive were originally written by J.K. Rowling for pottermore.com and remain free to read in English on wizardingworld.com. 35 of the 80 articles were originally published across three Pottermore Presents eBooks. This is the first time any of the content has been available in audio format.

Theme music composed by Sara Carvalho.

Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

©and ℗ 2024 Pottermore Limited. All Rights Reserved. First published on Pottermore.com between 2012 and 2016.
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Essential listening for any Harry Potter fan
I am part of the generation that devoured the Harry Potter books when they were first released, and then consumed the audiobooks as an adult to revisit the magic and share it with my kids, who are now old enough to be avid Harry Potter fans themselves. Imagine my delight when I learned that  From the Wizarding Archive would answer so many of my burning questions about the series. The articles included in the audiobook are not new, but this is the first time they are available in audio, and the fantastic narration (and foreword from Evanna Lynch, who plays Luna Lovegood in the movies!) allows for repeat listening that brings you closer to these spellbinding stories. With family road trips on the horizon (and news of full-cast audiobooks of Harry Potter coming in late 2025), this is a production I’ll be devouring over and over again. — Esther B., Audible Editor

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Super Interesting and Fun - but "Voldemore?"

I've thoroughly enjoyed this book. the information was fascinating, I enjoyed Evana's provision of context to each chapter and the overarching idea of giving people this kind of access to the pottermore lore is brilliant! I've been a fan for 25 years, but I never made time to sink into pottermore. thoroughly enjoyable.

BUT - why oh why does everyone pronounce "Voldemort" as "Voldemore"?? If this is the proper pronunciation of the name, as directed by J.K herself, how did it go through 8 movies and 7 audio books before being picked up on this one?? admittedly, this pronunciation was profoundly frustrating to me.

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Delightfully magical and fascinating

A wonderful collection of information and stories
The only shortfall being the want for more!

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An amazing archive of fresh wizarding knowledge

As a mildly obsessive Harry Potter fan I found the exploring of previously unknown wizarding knowledge absolutely fascinating. A particularly detailed and interesting part of the audiobook is when it talks about wands which I really enjoyed and found extremely captivating. Also the authors notes are very enjoyable as they explain JK Rowlings original ideas, feelings, regrets and inspirations. I would recommend it to Harry Potter fans (it contains spoilers on all seven books and talks about/quotes cursed child and other Harry Potter related tales).

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What a delightful treasure

I saw a brief advert for this book on instagram, and believe Evanna Lynch to be a perfect presenter for these treats and goodies, that enhance the reader, movie watcher or visitor to the Harry Potter Studios. Beautifully read by all the actors, it ebbs and flows with insights, detail, background and secrets. I enjoyed it immensely.

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Such a treat

I was never a die hard fan to the extent I visited pottermore so this was a real treat to hear all the content that had been shared by JK. I loved all the new information and it was brought to life excellently by the narrators and the dolby atmosphere which really added to the magic. Can't wait for the next one (please!).

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My one big question

They still haven’t told me, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CAT? Please I need to know Someone tell me please

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Magical stories

After sooo long it was beautiful to hear more HP stories! Additional sound track makes all even more magical! ❤️

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A must for any Potter fanatic

Really cool lore which feels like a whole new book. At first the sound effects and music were a bit jarring but it actually goes quite well most of the time. Definitely get this if you want more Potter content

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Detailed and insightful

Really interesting and gives a real, in depth look into some key characters and events.

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Loved it

An incredible book with lots of lore that you wouldn’t see in the Harry Potter books; would recommend.

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