Overview
This is where I try to put down all the books and other such things that we know from the wizarding world in a (hopefully) easy-to-navigate list of, well, lists. Enjoy.
All Wizarding Publications
Core Canon
Extended Canon
Supplementary Canon
Semi-Canon
Not Canon
Astronomy
Charms
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Chadwick’s Charms vols. I-VIINew Pottermore
By Chadwick BootNew Pottermore
Charms textbooks used at Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. -
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)PS, ch.5
By Miranda GoshawkPS, ch.5
Required textbook for first year, at least in 1991. -
The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2CoS, ch.4
By Miranda GoshawkCoS, ch.4
Required textbook for second year, at least in 1992. -
The Standard Book of Spells, Grade ThreePoA, ch.4
By Miranda GoshawkPoA, ch.4
Required textbook for third year, at least in 1993. -
The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 4GoF, ch.10
By Miranda GoshawkGoF, ch.10
Required textbook for fourth year, at least in 1994. -
The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 5OotP, ch.9
By Miranda GoshawkOotP, ch.9
Required textbook for fifth year, at least in 1995. -
The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 6HBP, ch.9
By Miranda GoshawkPresumed
Presumably the textbook for Charms in sixth year; Hermione takes her answer to Snape’s question about nonverbal spells from this book.
Defence Against the Dark Arts
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Break With a BansheeCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Likely about the Bandon Banshee. -
Travels with TrollsCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Likely about trolls. -
Voyages with VampiresCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Likely about vampires. -
Wanderings with WerewolvesCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Possibly about the Wagga Wagga werewolf. -
Year With The YetiCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Likely about a Yeti.
Herbology
History of Magic
Potions
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Advanced Potion-MakingHBP, ch.9
By Libatius BorageHBP, ch.9
Textbook set by Horace Slughorn in 1996, Harry Potter’s sixth year (N.E.W.T.).
Transfiguration
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A Beginner’s Guide to TransfigurationPS, ch.5
By Emeric SwitchPS, ch.5
Transfiguration textbook set by McGonagall for first and second years at Hogwarts in the 1990’s
(Study of) Ancient Runes
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Advanced Rune TranslationHBP, ch.7
By Yuri BlishenFILM
Possibly a sixth-year textbook; Hermione reads this after shopping for supplies in Diagon Alley. Could be a general reference book, too. - Spellman’s SyllabaryOotP, ch.26 It is unclear whether this is a textbook or reference book, but Hermione uses it for Ancient Runes homework in both fifth and sixth year. She also takes it with on the Horcrux hunt, in case she needs to translate runes.
Arithmancy
Care of Magical Creatures
Divination
- Broken Balls: When Fortunes Turn FoulPoA, ch.4 Harry Potter saw this book at Flourish and Blotts when he was buying his new Divination textbook. Possibly a more advanced textbook, or a general reference book.
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Unfogging the FuturePoA, ch.4
By Cassandra VablatskyPoA, ch.4
Professor Trelawney set this as the required third-year textbook in (at least) 1993. -
XylomancyOld Pottermore
By Selina SapworthyOld Pottermore
Possibly a textbook; could be found in Professor Trelawney’s classroom in chapter six of Prisoner of Azkaban. Could be a general reference book, too.
Muggle Studies
Other
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One Thousand Magical Herbs and FungiPS, ch.5
By Phyllida SporePS, ch.5
Required reference book on magical plants and potion ingredients for most, if not all years of Hogwarts, at least in the 1990’s.
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Achievements in CharmingOotP, ch.31
By Sameera HanifusFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Can be found in the Hogwarts library, and is useful when revising for the Theory of Charms OWL. -
Advanced Rune TranslationHBP, ch.7
By Yuri BlishenFILM
Hermione reads this after shopping for supplies in Diagon Alley. Could be a general reference book, or a sixth-year textbook. -
Ancient Runes Made EasyCoS, ch.14
By LaurenzooFILM
Hermione reads this whilst trying to decide which subjects to take in third year. -
Animal Ghosts of BritainOld Pottermore
By Mopsy FleabertOld Pottermore
This is a collectible book on Old Pottermore, found in Goblet of Fire chapter 14. - An Anthology of Eighteenth Century CharmsGoF, ch.26 Can be found in the Hogwarts library. Harry Potter consulted it to help him prepare for the second task of the Triwizard Tournament.
- An Appraisal of Magical Education in EuropeGoF, ch.9 Hermione mentions having read this book at the Quidditch World Cup in 1994.
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Armando Dippet: Master or Moron?DH, ch.13
By Rita SkeeterDH, ch.13
This book is mentioned on the cover of The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore. -
Asiatic Anti-VenomsOotP, ch.16
By Libatius BorageNew Pottermore
Harry Potter consults this book for Potions homework in fifth year. It is in the Hogwarts library. - Basic Hexes for the Busy and VexedGoF, ch.20 Harry Potter consults this book when he needs an easy spell to deal with a dragon in fourth year, during the Triwizard Tournament. It is in the Hogwarts library.
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The Beaters’ BibleQTTA
By Brutus ScrimgeourQTTA
A book on Beater strategy, for use in Quidditch. -
Beating the Bludgers – A Study of Defensive Strategies in QuidditchQTTA
By Kenilworthy WhispQTTA
A Quidditch handbook, and previously written book by the author of Quidditch through the Ages. -
Big Foot’s Last StandNew Pottermore
By Ortiz O’FlahertyNew Pottermore
A book about the Great Sasquatch Rebellion of 1892. -
Blood Brothers: My Life Amongst the VampiresHBP, ch.15
By Eldred WorpleHBP, ch.15
Eldred Worple mentions having written this autobiography at Slughorn’s Christmas party in 1996. -
Break With a BansheeCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Supposedly autobiographical. Likely about the Bandon Banshee. - Broken Balls: When Fortunes Turn FoulPoA, ch.4 Harry Potter saw this book at Flourish and Blotts when he was buying his new Divination textbook. Possibly a more advanced textbook, or a general reference book.
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Pure-Blood DirectoryOld Pottermore
Widely believed to be composed by Cantankerus NottOld Pottermore
Contains the so-called ‘Sacred Twenty-Eight’; listed with ‘the aim of helping such families maintain the purity of their bloodlines’. - Saucy Tricks for Tricky SortsGoF, ch.26 One of the books Harry consulted when preparing for the second task. It is in the Hogwarts library.
- Secrets of the Darkest ArtDH, ch.6 Book on the Dark Arts, including instructions on how to make a Horcrux. It used to be in the Hogwarts library, but Dumbledore removed it and a few others when he became Headmaster.
- Shadows and SpiritsCursed Child Book on the Dark Arts. In Cursed Child, Hermione keeps this book in a booby-trapped bookcase in her office.
- Sites of Historical SorceryPoA, ch.5 Book detailing important historical magical sites, including the Three Broomsticks, which was the headquarters for the 1612 goblin rebellion.
- Spellman’s SyllabaryOotP, ch.26 It is unclear whether this is a textbook or reference book, but Hermione uses it for Ancient Runes homework in both fifth and sixth year. She also takes it with on the Horcrux hunt, in case she needs to translate runes.
- A Study of Recent Developments in WizardryPS, ch.12 This book is in the Hogwarts library. It deals with recent wizarding developments. Nicholas Flamel is not mentioned in this book.
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A Study into Muggle Suspicions About MagicDP, issue 1
By Phoebus PenroseDP, issue 1
A report to the Ministry of Magic about Muggle suspicions of magic, concluding that they are more observant than wizards give them credit for. -
A Study into the Possibility of Reversing the Actual and Metaphysical Effects of Natural Death, with Particular Regard to the Reintegration of Essence and MatterTBB
By Bertrand de Pensées-ProfondesTBB
An acclaimed piece on the possibility of reversing death. Conclusion: ‘Give it up. It’s never going to happen.’ - Theories of Transubstantial TransfigurationQTTA Transfiguration book bewitched by Madam Pince to attack anyone who doodles in it, which Albus Dumbledore experienced. It is in the Hogwarts librbary.
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New Theory of NumerologyOotP, ch.23
By Lukas KaruzosFILM
Harry gave Hermione this numerology book for Christmas 1995. She had been wanting it ‘for ages’. -
One Thousand Magical Herbs and FungiPS, ch.5
By Phyllida SporePS, ch.5
Required reference book on magical plants and potion ingredients for most, if not all years of Hogwarts, at least in the 1990’s. -
Travels with TrollsCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Supposedly autobiographical. Likely about trolls. - The True History of the Opal FireCursed Child Book on the Dark Arts. In Cursed Child, Hermione keeps this book in a booby-trapped bookcase in her office.
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A Vampire’s MonologueFW
By Amarillo LestoatFW
First appeared in the Prisoner of Azkaban videogame, on a Famous Wizard card, designed by J.K. Rowling. -
Voyages with VampiresCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Supposedly autobiographical. Likely about vampires. -
Wanderings with WerewolvesCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Supposedly autobiographical. Possibly about the Wagga Wagga werewolf. -
The Wonder of Wigtown WanderersQTTA
By Kenilworthy WhispQTTA
A Quidditch book about the Wigtown Wanderers, a previously written book by the author of Quidditch through the Ages. -
Year With The YetiCoS, ch.4
By Gilderoy LockhartCoS, ch.4
One of many books set by Lockhart for Defence Against the Dark Arts in 1992. Supposedly autobiographical. Likely about a Yeti.
- The Adventures of Martin Miggs, the Mad MuggleCoS, ch.3 Comic book for (young?) wizards. Ron has a stack of these in his bedroom the first time Harry visits the Burrow, in 1992.
- Babbity Rabbity and her Cackling StumpDH, ch.7 This story is one of the fairy tales featured in The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
- Sonnets of a SorcererCoS, ch.13 A cursed poetry book; everyone who reads this cursed book will speak in limericks for the rest of their lives.
- The Tale of the Three BrothersDH, ch.7 This story is one of the fairy tales featured in The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
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The Tales of Beedle the BardDH, ch.7
By Beedle the BardDH, ch.7
A collection of fairy tales and bedtime stories from the 15th century, originally written up in runes. -
The Toadstool TalesTBB
By Beatrix BloxamTBB
A collection of rewritten fairy tales and bedtime stories (to make them ‘wholesome’), including those of Beedle the Bard. Banned because they invoke nausea. - The Wizard and the Hopping PotDH, ch.7 This story is one of the fairy tales featured in The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
- Twelve Fail-Safe Ways to Charm WitchesDH, ch.7 Fred and George gave Ron a copy, and Ron gave Harry a copy for his 17th birthday.
- Weird Wizarding Dilemmas and Their SolutionsGoF, ch.26 Harry Potter consults this book when preparing for the second task, during the Triwizard Tournament. It is in the Hogwarts library.
- Where There’s a Wand, There’s a WayGoF, ch.26 Harry Potter consults this book when preparing for the second task, during the Triwizard Tournament. It is in the Hogwarts library.
- Challenges in CharmingDH, ch.2 A scholarly periodical focusing on Charms to which Albus Dumbledore successfully submitted papers in his youth.