The Gryffindor or "Harry Potter" scarf is a long knit in red and gold wide bands. It stems from the books and films and remains popular as official and fan-made merchandise. This guide explains the colours, differences between book and film versions, and how to buy or knit one.
Practical, up-to-date advice for writing for children: choose a memorable title, match language to age, start with action, craft active characters, collaborate with illustrators, and use sensitivity readers.
All seven Harry Potter novels are now available as unabridged audiobooks in CD and digital formats. Choose between the U.S. narrator Jim Dale or the U.K. narrator Stephen Fry, buy physical boxed sets or stream and borrow from major retailers and library apps.
A concise retrospective on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: title announcement, July 21, 2007 publication, how it completed the series, key themes and the wider impact on the franchise.