The Latest Breaking News from Harry Potter

JK Rowling's ex-husband 'held first Harry Potter manuscript hostage' to try stop her leaving him

The author said Portuguese TV reporter Jorge Arantes hid the original pages of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone forcing her to photocopy them in secret.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023

JK Rowling warns against ‘black-and-white thinking’ in new podcast: ‘Look more deeply’

‘We should mistrust ourselves most when we are certain,’ Harry Potter author says

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

JK Rowling describes sneaking Harry Potter manuscript out of home while preparing to leave husband

Author took book to her office ‘a few pages’ at a time and stored photocopies in a cupboard

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

We visited one of Edinburgh’s most viral buildings to see what was inside

Photos of the Writers' Museum are regularly shared on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook and usually next to a description calling one of Edinburgh's most beautiful buildings.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 17, 2023

New Dumbledore coin first in Harry Potter collection to feature King’s portrait

The Royal Mint has revealed a Dumbledore coin which will be the first in the Harry Potter collection to also feature the King’s portrait on the 'heads' side.

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023

How to learn the Avada Kedavra curse in Hogwarts Legacy

The killing curse is one of three Unforgivable Curses in the Harry Potter video game

Manchester Evening News · Feb 16, 2023

Royal Mint launches new Harry Potter 50p coin featuring iconic character

The new 50p coin features Professor Albus Dumbledore who was one of the key characters in J.K Rowling's Harry Potter novels and subsequent films

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023

The Chase fans spot Bradley Walsh making cheeky dig at Edinburgh contestant

Carla joined Jay, Matt and Brad to take on the Chaser last night (February 15), and the locals choice of where she'd be spending her winnings had some viewers baffled.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 16, 2023

Royal Mint’s Harry Potter coin collection features Dumbledore

Fans of the Wizarding World can get their hands on a coin featuring Hogwarts Headmaster Professor Albus Dumbledore

Wales Online · Feb 16, 2023

Dumbledore coin launched as part of Royal Mint’s Harry Potter-themed collection

The coin is part of a collection celebrating the 25th publishing anniversary of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023