The stories thus far . . .

Book 1: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"

Author J.K. Rowling introduces readers to 11-year-old Harry Potter, who lives on 4 Privet Drive with his Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon and their son, Dudley Dursley. Harry has no knowledge of his past until Hagrid delivers a letter informing Harry that he has been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry quickly learns about the world of witches and wizards while making two new friends, discovering the game of Quidditch and learning firsthand about the evil Lord Voldemort and his quest to regain power.

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Book 2: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"

After a dreadful summer vacation, Harry returns to Hogwarts after a daring escape from his aunt and uncle's home. Before he gets to the school, Harry meets a house-elf named Dobby and is given a beating from a Whomping Willow. At Hogwarts, Harry, Ron and Hermione discover the following words written on a wall: "The Chamber of Secrets has Been Opened. Enemies of the Heir, Beware." Once again, Harry is forced to fight off evil as he discovers more about his past and his own magical abilities. The book ends with these words, "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."

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Book 3: "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"

After blowing up his aunt and running away from the Dursleys, Harry takes a ride on the Knight Bus and learns about Sirius Black — a wizard accused of killing 13 people. Black has escaped from the fortress Azkaban and is rumored to be looking for Harry. Trouble starts when Harry learns that dementors are guarding the entrances to Hogwarts. When Harry sees a dementor, he hears the sound of terrified screams and faints.

In addition, Harry receives a death threat in his Divination class. With help from Hermione and Ron, Harry learns the truth about Black and discovers a secret that his father and three friends — Moony, Wormtail and Padfoot — kept while at Hogwarts.

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Book 4: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"

Harry's adventures begin with a surprisingly real dream about Lord Voldemort, an old Muggle and the man called Wormtail. The dream confuses Harry, but he is quickly caught up in the excitement of the Quidditch World Cup.

Everything goes well at the tournament until a house elf named Winky is accused of conjuring up the Dark Mark, and a reporter named Rita Skeeter spreads rumors about the Ministry of Magic. Meanwhile, Harry goes back to Hogwarts and is mysteriously entered into the Triwizard Tournament.