Harry Potter

Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

Alternatives include ‘quickball’, ‘quicker’, ‘quidstrike’ and ‘quadraball’

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Writers quit literary agency that represents Harry Potter author in protest against her controversial views

Harry Potter author says experiences as a domestic abuse survivor influenced decision to speak out

Harry Potter author facing online backlash over ‘anti-trans comments’

And other stories from the stranger side of life

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Original edition of J.K. Rowling’s first Potter book sells at auction for £28,500

Magical new augmented reality mobile game is based on Pokemon Go

Catholic evangelical group destroying books and other objects feared to contain ‘evil forces’

Fans of the boy wizard can follow in his footsteps with a trip to the banking hall and Lestrange Vault

Festive favourites Love Actually, Elf and Home Alone all miss out on the top spot in online survey of 7,000 people

From new shows such as True West to classics Les Mis and The Lion King

Fans criticise choice of South Korean actress to play Lord Voldemort’s pet snake

Ten locations where JK Rowling’s books were brought to life

Harry Potter author faces backlash after defending casting of Depp, who was accused of domestic abuse last year

The ultimate stay in Edinburgh for Harry Potter obsessives

Twenty years on, the boy wizard is still popular enough to inspire an exhibtion

Six unexplained questions that will change the way you look at the wizarding world

Marking the boy wizard's 20th anniversary - from the spellbinding outings to the damp squibs

Harry Potter author steps in after thriller writer becomes the latest to be #blockedbytrump

Warner Bros begins search for young Albus Dumbledore and Newt Scamander to star alongside Eddie Redmayne

Comedian who played Tom the innkeeper is recovering in hospital after breaking neck, leg and 15 ribs

Twitter spat moves to new level as TV presenter is tricked into criticising his own tribute to the Harry Potter author

Twenty-three countries will battle it out in a real-life version of Harry Potter's favourite game

Take The Week's quiz to see whether you're a mere muggle or a full-blown wizard

Whoops and gasps as first preview of JK Rowling's stage play gets an 'ecstatic' response from audience

Mother of Devon Murray, who played Seamus Finnegan, tells court his agent did not do enough to protect him

Female characters dominate lists as literary lovers mark World Book Day

Internet frenzy as fans complain of queues and profiteering; season extended to satisfy demand

Jim Kay has re-imagined Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hagrid and Malfoy for the first illustrated Harry Potter

As Lego launches a female scientists series, here are ten more key turning points in Lego history