The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter
David Colbert 
Penguin
<b>The indispensable source guide to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels—the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans!</b><br><br><i>What was the model for The Order of the Phoenix?</i><br><i>Where do those names come from?</i><br><i>What is the real-life legend behind Voldemort’s Dark Mark?</i><br><i>Could Snape’s potions actually work?</i><br><span>&nbsp;</span><br><span>J.K. Rowling’s young heroic wizard, Harry Potter, lives in a world populated by dragons, centaurs, trolls, giants—and a three-headed dog named Fluffy—among other creatures from ancient myths and legends. Discover the astonishing origins of supernatural beasts, clues to hidden meanings in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and magic spells. From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry’s adventures—from&nbsp;</span><i>The Sorcerer’s Stone</i><span>&nbsp;to&nbsp;</span><i>The Deathly Hallows</i><span>.</span>