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Harry Potter
This is the information I found about Harry Potter's initial public, the new public, about the films and games and also a few curiosities related to the origins of the book.

What makes J.K Rowling to write Harry Potter?

In an interview given at Today Exclusive she explains the reasons why she wrote the books.
The trigger was a simple photograph in a newspaper. I came across the photograph of a small boy who had been locked in a cage, and he was screaming. The image was so disturbing, I wanted to turn the page, in fact I have turned the page and I felt very ashamed of myself and I thought : No, If it is bad as it looks like you have to do something about it.
Lumos is a non -profit children’s organization and it means to bring the problem to the light, to show the world what the orphanages do to children.

What age group is Harry Potter intended for?

It all depends on the kid and the parents, but there are a few age related guidelines to take into consideration. From a technical standpoint, Harry Potter is categorized as a middle grade reader which typically encompasses 9-12 years old.
But the books were also a success among the adults or teenagers.

There are also some fan clubs and schools made by Harry Potter’s books lovers.
One article “steal” my attention: Now you can actually attend a Hogwarts Like Wizardry School. Claus Roasted is the Project Coordinator of College of Wizardry. The students have the opportunity to learn different classes which are related to magic. Also the students are separated into classes following the same route as in Harry Potter.
The companies took advantages of the Harry Potter boom and organized different competitions to win a trip in Harry Potter’s style. There are lots of trips like: The Harry Potter Brothers Studio Tour, Universal Studio Orlando, Universal Studious Japan, Harry Potter Movie Location Bus Tour.

Films
The series is distributed by Warner Brots and consists of 8 fantasy films. In 2000 after 7 months search Daniel Raddiffle was discovered by producer David Heyman and writer Steve Kloves. Emma Watson was 10 years old and Rupert Grint was 11 years old.

Games
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoners of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Lego Harry Potter- 2010

Did you know that J.K.Rowling created the Dementors in Harry Potter to symbolize her life long battle with depression?
J.K.Rowling was the first person to become a US dollar billionaire by writing books with her novel series Harry Potter;
To land the role, Rupst Grint filmed his audition dressed as his female teacher and rapped about Ron Weasley.
Rowling toyed with the idea of a vampire professor. Fans speculated that Snape was a vampire.
9 ¾ has a real life legend (the mysterious gate way to the magic world). Beneath this station there are dark tunnels forbidden to the public, perhaps the Harry Potter’s creator knows the legend of a warrior queen, she was against the forces of darkness.
Herbalist Christopher Hedly said that many ingredients Harry bought, are still in use in the real world. Belladonna, Deadly Nightshade can be very dangerous. Witches used it to create portions for flying. This legend comes from the pre-Christians, the aim was to send the spirits to the other world. Whit this narcotics the witches would transport the spirit to the spirit world where they could seek for a cure for her patient before returning to the real world.
The real life Hogwarts: Gordon town (school) is one of the most selected school in Britain. This was originally hold by Sir Robin, a sorcerer (17th century). According to the Scottish folklore, he sold his soul to the devil. He was sitting by the fire from where a lizard came and told him the secret of life.
Sir Robin is buried beneath the old chapel.