Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a series of eight fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling. The novels chronicle
the lives of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, all of whom are
students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. 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).
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The world of Harry Potter explores numerous themes and includes many cultural meanings and references.
According to Rowling, the main theme is death. Other major themes in the series include prejudice,
corruption, and madness.