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Hogwarts Library Publication Order

publication Order for Hogwarts Library

Three optional in-world companion books in publication order. Read them after the seven Harry Potter novels for the simplest spoiler-safe route.

Read the three Hogwarts Library companion books in publication order after the seven Harry Potter novels. They are short, optional in-world texts and can all be skipped without affecting the main story.

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Cover of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Hogwarts Library)

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Hogwarts Library)

Optional companion

Optional

Can be skipped on a first read

2001

An in-world magical-creatures textbook, distinct from the later Fantastic Beasts screenplay series. Safe to leave until after the main novels.

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Cover of Quidditch Through the Ages

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I read the Hogwarts Library books?

After Deathly Hallows is the simplest spoiler-safe point. The first two books can be sampled earlier, but waiting keeps the main seven-novel route uncluttered.

Are the Hogwarts Library books required?

No. They add in-world history, folklore, and background, but the seven Harry Potter novels remain complete without them.

Quidditch Through the Ages

Optional companion

Optional

Can be skipped on a first read

2001

A short in-world history of Quidditch. It adds background but is not part of Harry's main story.

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Cover of The Tales of Beedle the Bard

The Tales of Beedle the Bard

Optional companion

Optional

Can be skipped on a first read

2008

A collection of wizarding fairy tales. Read after Deathly Hallows to recognise its strongest connection without spoilers.