Take a trip down memory lane today with the Hogwarts Pensieve
There’s another surprise awaiting you on pottermore.com today. Give the correct answer to our riddle to see an unwitting Hepzibah Smith show a young Lord Voldemort treasures from the Hogwarts founders,...
View ArticleWhat will you discover in this mysterious room?
Discover one of Hogwarts’ secrets in today’s festive surprise. Solve our riddle to unearth a treasure trove of forgotten magical objects, from Fanged Frisbees and winged catapults to mislaid books and...
View ArticleEnter ‘The Cave’ in today’s surprise
Encounter the terrifying monsters that Harry and Dumbledore battle in the cave, and discover the gruesome roots behind this Dark magic in J.K. Rowling’s new writing.
View ArticleA sneaky Slytherin’s secrets divulged
#PottermoreChristmas continues with an intriguing addition to writing by J.K. Rowling on a notorious Hogwarts student.Solve our riddle and see the events of Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince...
View ArticleWe’re paying tribute to Hogwarts’ beloved Headmaster today
In our final Moment from Half-Blood Princejoin students, teachers and magical creatures and say farewell to the beloved Professor Dumbledore in the Moment ‘The Funeral’.Professor A.P.W.B....
View Article‘Have a very Harry Christmas!’
Dobby definitely had the right idea when he decorated the Room of Requirement for Christmas, and we may even have a few baubles adorned with Harry’s face dotted around the Pottermore offices this...
View ArticleQuench your thirst with J.K. Rowling's 'Vampires'
We’ve all wondered at some point whether the pale, black-haired Professor Snape might possibly be a vampire, and we were glad to know J.K. Rowling’s final word on the rumour in her new entry...
View ArticleTake a step back in time on Tom Riddle’s birthday…
There was no trace of the Gaunts in Tom Riddle’s face. Merope had got her dying wish: he was his handsome father in miniature, tall for eleven years old, dark-haired and pale. His eyes narrowed...
View ArticleRaise your tankard of Butterbeer as we bring in the New Year
A very happy New Year to you all! We’re soaring higher than a Firebolt after the year we’ve had at Pottermore, and 2015 promises to be just as exciting.From the exhilarating 2014 Quidditch World Cup,...
View ArticleSomething’s brewing in Slughorn’s class
Brewing potions is one of our favourite pastimes (even if we have melted more than a few cauldrons while practising Doxycide...). We loved learning that Harry’s arch-enemy Professor Snape taught...
View ArticleMarvel at the motives of a Malfoy
We were intrigued to read about Draco’s final years at Hogwarts and dastardly deeds as a Death Eater through his eyes. We weren’t too surprised to read that Harry and Draco were never destined to be...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Severus Snape!
Images submitted by OlmoMedianoche34, WingMoonstone18772 and AshUnicorn7It took years of trying, but the unpopular Potions teacher finally became Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher in Half-Blood...
View Article‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’ is approaching faster than the Hogwarts...
We’re filling our trunks with necessities (teapot included!) as we get ready for‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’ in Orlando, but we wish we had Hermione’s beaded bag so we could fit everything in!If...
View ArticleSneak a peek into the upcoming illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the...
As if there wasn’t enough to get excited about just now, a sneak peek of exclusive artwork from the eagerly anticipated illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has just been...
View ArticleHow would YOU get your hands on ONE MILLION house points?
You all brew, duel and pick up collectibles to earn points for your house – but what would you do to earn a whopping one million house points?Tell us your ideas on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or...
View Article'A Celebration of Harry Potter’: what’s in it for you?
There’s only one week to go before we board our plane and head to ‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’ in Orlando, and here’s how you can join in the celebrations, both near and far. Win One Million House...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Gilderoy Lockhart!
Images submitted by GoldSeeker23809 and HeartDawn14207The flamboyant wizard would be sure to love planning his outfits for any event (especially to visit ardent fans), although he’d probably seize the...
View ArticleProudest House Contest - An Update
‘The four houses are called Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. Each house has its own noble history and each has produced outstanding witches and wizards. While you are at Hogwarts, your...
View ArticleDress to impress and show your house pride!
We’ve packed our trunks and today’s the day we’re jetting off to Universal Orlando Resort for ‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’. Those who are lucky enough to join us can visit the Pottermore booth to...
View ArticleThe terrific transfiguration of our booth at ‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’...
It might not be as glamorous as the Yule Ball, but we still want you to dress to impress for ‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’ at Universal Orlando Resort! Don your best robes, put on your house colours...
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