Here is an entertaining and easily referenced presentation of insider information to the world that J.K. Rowling has created in her spellbinding series of novels. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the World of Harry Potter explores all aspects of the wizarding world and explains factually in terms of their relationship to historical, literary, religious, scientific, or mythological roots. — In-depth information on the facts behind all seven books in the Harry Potter series — Covers all the relevant influences for the Harry Potter series, from religion and mythology to science and literature. — Can be read from cover to cover or used as a quick-reference guide