Possibly the most well- known young Wizard of this century, Harry Potter is the magic behind the famous J K Rowling series. A student of Gryffindor House at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and under the instruction of Albus Dumbledore, Harry acquires the skills and magic to confront antagonist Lord Voldemort. Known for his robe, wand, glasses and lightning bolt scar, Harry is a favourite character for Book Week and Halloween. Also a popular movie series, Harry Potter is played by actor Daniel Radcliffe. Novels in this series include Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

By Rubies