Fun Facts About Harry Potter

Posted by on Oct 3, 2011 in Book History, Featured | 107 comments

Since June 30, 1997, when the release of the first novel in author J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, the books have enjoyed unprecendented popularity and critical acclaim worldwide. The seven books have also had some share of criticism, mostly citing concern for the increasingly dark tone of the novels as they progress through the troubled but adventurous life of a boy wizard orphaned as an infant following the murder of his parents by a dark wizard. As of the summer of 2011, the series has sold over 450 million copies and has been translated into 67 languages.  If you are a fan of the series, you probably know quite a bit about the books, characters, plotline, and the author herself.  Many people try their hand at Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit each day, flaunting their substantial knowledge of Harry Potter trivia, but even if you are one of them, chances are there might still be a few surprises. 

Here is a well done infographic containing a lot of little known Harry Potter facts that you can use in your next trivia match.  After all, until Pottermore opens up for registrations, there’s little to be done.  At least these fun factoids will help get your mind off of it for a while.  Click to expand.