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British author J.K. Rowling has fascinated us for over a decade with her hit book series featuring Harry Potter. The book series started with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone back in June of 1997. Since then she has released six other books and all of them have been made into big theater movies. The Harry Potter series has gained critical acclaim and has been a success throughout the world. By June of 2011, the series has sold about 450 million copies. It also has been translated into sixty seven different languages. The last four Harry Potter books set consecutive records for the fastest selling books in history.

The book series has fans of all ages. It has become so popular that there is even a Harry Potter Theme Park attraction in Florida at the Universal Islands of Adventure at the Orlando Resort. The park features the Hogwarts castle and thrilling ride. Due to the popularity of the ride, it is recommended that people purchase a two day ticket in order to see all of the attractions.

If you are unfamiliar with Harry Potter, than you are curious to know how the book series achieved such success. This ...
... is due to J.K. Rowling's uncanny way of bringing fantasy to life. The books describe the life of a young wizard and his two best friends. Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Harry Potter are students of a witchcraft and wizardry school called Hogwarts. Harry discovers that he is a powerful wizard that is destined to do great things. His major quest is to overcome the dark wizard Lord Voldmort who is trying to take over the world.

At the age of eleven, Harry Potter finds out that he is a wizard and begins to attend a secret school for wizards and witches. The school teaches them how to use their powers. Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry is a huge castle where the children live for the school year. The immense castle features talking paintings, moving staircases, secret rooms, and living quarters for all the students. The classes are taught by wizards and witches and led by the Head Master Professor Dumbledore. Harry and his friends encounter many issues along their journey including everything from teenage dances and first crushes to battling dark forces with great powers.

J.K. Rowling has captured the minds and imaginations of thousands of people of all ages with her intriguing book series.
Fans of harry potter can go on a Harry Potter London Walk with Brit Movie Tours. You can also book now for the new Harry Potter Studio Tour which is opening in Spring 2012.

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