From the Wizarding Archive
Curated Writing from the World of Harry Potter
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Narrated by:
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Evanna Lynch
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Hugh Quarshie
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Finlay Robertson
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Lara Sawalha
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Winner, 2024 Good Housekeeping Kids’ Book Award
If you’ve ever wondered why Squibs are never offered a place at Hogwarts, what happened when Vernon Dursley first met James Potter, or how Dumbledore and McGonagall formed their lifelong friendship, From the Wizarding Archive should go straight to the top of your wish list. Containing 80 articles written by J.K. Rowling for the original Pottermore website and available for the first time in audio, exclusively from Audible, Harry Potter fans everywhere are in for a treat.
If there’s one thing Harry Potter fans have in common (apart from impeccably good taste), it’s questions… so many questions. From the simple details that perplex us all – was Professor Umbridge always that awful? Why don’t wizards just use phones? – to the personal details that bring us closer to J.K. Rowling’s writing process – from her least favourite school subject and its impact on Professor Snape’s career, to the personal significance of King’s Cross and why it’s always where the Hogwarts Express departs – this is a veritable treasure trove of answers.
Narrated by Evanna Lynch, Hugh Quarshie, Finlay Robertson and Lara Sawalha, and with an exclusive foreword by Evanna Lynch, this spellbinding audiobook is essential listening for any Harry Potter aficionado.
The articles in From the Wizarding Archive were originally written by J.K. Rowling for pottermore.com and remain free to read in English on wizardingworld.com. 35 of the 80 articles were originally published across three Pottermore Presents eBooks. This is the first time any of the content has been available in audio format.
Theme music composed by Sara Carvalho.
Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.
©and ℗ 2024 Pottermore Limited. All Rights Reserved. First published on Pottermore.com between 2012 and 2016.Listeners also enjoyed...
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- Eloise
- 04-09-24
Super Interesting and Fun - but "Voldemore?"
I've thoroughly enjoyed this book. the information was fascinating, I enjoyed Evana's provision of context to each chapter and the overarching idea of giving people this kind of access to the pottermore lore is brilliant! I've been a fan for 25 years, but I never made time to sink into pottermore. thoroughly enjoyable.
BUT - why oh why does everyone pronounce "Voldemort" as "Voldemore"?? If this is the proper pronunciation of the name, as directed by J.K herself, how did it go through 8 movies and 7 audio books before being picked up on this one?? admittedly, this pronunciation was profoundly frustrating to me.
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- Kevin Deyna-Jones
- 24-09-24
Delightfully magical and fascinating
A wonderful collection of information and stories
The only shortfall being the want for more!
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- Anonymous User
- 02-09-24
What a delightful treasure
I saw a brief advert for this book on instagram, and believe Evanna Lynch to be a perfect presenter for these treats and goodies, that enhance the reader, movie watcher or visitor to the Harry Potter Studios. Beautifully read by all the actors, it ebbs and flows with insights, detail, background and secrets. I enjoyed it immensely.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-09-24
An amazing archive of fresh wizarding knowledge
As a mildly obsessive Harry Potter fan I found the exploring of previously unknown wizarding knowledge absolutely fascinating. A particularly detailed and interesting part of the audiobook is when it talks about wands which I really enjoyed and found extremely captivating. Also the authors notes are very enjoyable as they explain JK Rowlings original ideas, feelings, regrets and inspirations. I would recommend it to Harry Potter fans (it contains spoilers on all seven books and talks about/quotes cursed child and other Harry Potter related tales).
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- Catherine Oliver
- 29-10-24
Curiously interesting but my attention wandered
I’m a big HP fan so loved hearing all these extra snippets of insight into the HP world! Oddly though whenever the male narrator spoke (sounds like Jack Dee), my attention normally always dropped and I found my mind wandering, only brought back to attention of the audiobook when the narration changed. I had to rewind many times and really pay concerted attention. I wonder why this happened? I experience this with around 5% of audiobooks and sadly this was one of them. Otherwise well recommended to HP fans and hopefully you don’t experience the same!
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- Miss E R Hughes
- 04-09-24
Great for HP fans
If you’re interested in the world of Harry Potter this is a great listen. I enjoyed it and the background noises didn’t bother me. Bit confused about the pronunciation of some words. When did Voldemort become VoldeMORE? Someone tell me I’m not alone in noticing this!
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-09-24
Spellbinding!
It is just what you want from the world of Harry Potter. Just when I thought I knew everything, I am submerged further into the world of Harry all over again. Wonderful book, lovely cast.
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- Mrs S A Crossland
- 03-10-24
Well read.
Great details about the wizarding world and well read. Interesting to find out more information.
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- Sophie
- 05-09-24
Such a treat
I was never a die hard fan to the extent I visited pottermore so this was a real treat to hear all the content that had been shared by JK. I loved all the new information and it was brought to life excellently by the narrators and the dolby atmosphere which really added to the magic. Can't wait for the next one (please!).
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- Kornelija
- 11-09-24
Magical stories
After sooo long it was beautiful to hear more HP stories! Additional sound track makes all even more magical! ❤️
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