"J.K. Rowling on the Web"
https://www.k-state.edu/english/nelp/rowling/
Links assembled by Philip Nel
New York Historical Society: "Harry Potter: A History of Magic" Exhibit
https://www.nyhistory.org/exhibitions/harry-potter-history-magic
"Journey to where magic and myth began! Capturing the traditions of folklore and magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, a British Library exhibition, combines century—old treasures including rare books, manuscripts, and magical objects from the collections of the British Library and New-York Historical Society—with original material from Harry Potter publisher Scholastic and J.K. Rowling’s own archives. From medieval descriptions of dragons and griffins to the origins of the sorcerer’s stone, visitors will explore the subjects studied at Hogwarts and see original drafts and drawings by J.K. Rowling."
British Library:"Harry Potter: A History of Magic" Exhibit
https://www.bl.uk/a-history-of-magic
"From the mysteries of divination to the Philosopher’s Stone, explore articles and collection items from the Library and beyond with our History of Magic website."
Google Arts and Culture:"Harry Potter: A History of Magic" Exhibit
https://artsandculture.google.com/project/harry-potter-a-history-of-magic
A webpage with material from the Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibit that ran from 2018-9 at the British Library and the New York Historical Society
Skills for a modern wizard: 4 lessons in Muggle magic with the Super Carlin Brothers
"Join the Super Carlin Brothers and British Library curator Julian Harrison as they decipher how British folklore and myths are at the heart of the Harry Potter stories. And see the brothers battle on their knowledge of the history of magic."
Universal Studios Theme Park: "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter"
"Enter two lands of groundbreaking thrills and magical fun in Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ and Universal Studios Florida™. Step inside the story on the streets of Diagon Alley™ where hidden dangers lurk far beneath Gringotts™ bank. Travel to the village of Hogsmeade™ and into Hogwarts™ castle for a spellbinding journey through the skies.
Come experience the wizarding world like never before–joining Hagrid™ to fly far beyond the grounds of Hogwarts™ castle, deep into the wild of the Forbidden Forest, to discover rare magical creatures on an all-new thrilling roller coaster adventure."
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Film Trailer
The trailer for the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Pottermore
Pottermore.com is the official entertainment and news channel for the wizarding world. It offers the latest magical news and features, the authentic Sorting Hat and Patronus experiences, and original archive content from J.K. Rowling.
Wizarding World
https://www.wizardingworld.com/
"Wizarding World is the magical universe that encompasses Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and an expanding range of characters, stories, experiences and products derived from them, as well as new projects inspired by this magical universe."
"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" video game
https://www.mobygames.com/game/harry-potter-and-the-chamber-of-secrets
A video game based on the book.
"Harry Potter's big con is the prose"
https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2007/jul/17/harrypottersbigconisthep
A negative review of the book in the British newspaper The Guardian.
"Harold Bloom interview on Harry Potter, the Internet and more (2000)"
"Harold Bloom talks about his latest book, How to Read and Why, popular fiction, Harry Potter, the idea of individual genius and the trouble with the internet."
"He who must not be named: how Harry Potter helps make sense of Trump’s world"
"For fans of the wizard series, the new political order is Dumbledore’s army v President Voldemort. Is it just a juvenile comparison or have JK Rowling’s books shaped a generation’s thinking?"
