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
Astronomy
- A History of Magic Bathilda Bagshot — Required for History of Magic.
- Magical Theory Adalbert Waffling — Introductory magical principles.
- The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) Miranda Goshawk — First-year Charms.
- Magical Drafts and Potions Arsenius Jigger — First-year Potions.
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Newt Scamander — Used in some first-year lessons.
Charms
- The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 2) Miranda Goshawk — Second-year Charms.
- Break with a Banshee Gilderoy Lockhart — Defence Against the Dark Arts (1992–93).
- Gadding with Ghouls Gilderoy Lockhart — DADA (1992–93).
- Holidays with Hags Gilderoy Lockhart — DADA (1992–93).
Defence Against the Dark Arts
- The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 3) Miranda Goshawk — Third-year Charms.
- Unfogging the Future Cassandra Vablatsky — Divination.
- The Monster Book of Monsters Required for Care of Magical Creatures (1993–94).
- Home Life and Social Habits of British Muggles Wilhelm Wigworthy — Muggle Studies.
Herbology
- The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 4) Miranda Goshawk — Fourth-year Charms.
- Intermediate Transfiguration Emeric Switch — Transfiguration.
- The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection Quentin Trimble — Defence Against the Dark Arts.
History of Magic
- The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 5) Miranda Goshawk — O.W.L.-level Charms.
- Defensive Magical Theory Wilbert Slinkhard — DADA (Umbridge era).
- Intermediate Potions Libatius Borage — O.W.L.-level Potions.
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.). - Libatius Borage — N.E.W.T.-level Potions.
- The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 6) Miranda Goshawk — Advanced Charms.
- Guide to Advanced Transfiguration Transfiguration N.E.W.T. text.
Transfiguration
- The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 7) Miranda Goshawk — Final Charms volume.
- Advanced Defensive Magic Used in high-level DADA courses.
- Advanced Rune Translation Ancient Runes N.E.W.T. text.
(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. - Advanced Defensive Magic Used in high-level DADA courses.
- Advanced Rune Translation Ancient Runes N.E.W.T. text.
Arithmancy
- The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 7) Miranda Goshawk — Final Charms volume.
- Advanced Defensive Magic Used in high-level DADA courses.
- Advanced Rune Translation Ancient Runes N.E.W.T. text.
Care of Magical Creatures
- The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 7) Miranda Goshawk — Final Charms volume.
- Advanced Defensive Magic Used in high-level DADA courses.
- Advanced Rune Translation Ancient Runes N.E.W.T. text.
Divination
- The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 7) Miranda Goshawk — Final Charms volume.
- Advanced Defensive Magic Used in high-level DADA courses.
- Advanced Rune Translation Ancient Runes N.E.W.T. text.
Muggle Studies
- The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 7) Miranda Goshawk — Final Charms volume.
- Advanced Defensive Magic Used in high-level DADA courses.
- Advanced Rune Translation Ancient Runes N.E.W.T. text.
Other
- The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 7) Miranda Goshawk — Final Charms volume.
- Advanced Defensive Magic Used in high-level DADA courses.
- Advanced Rune Translation Ancient Runes N.E.W.T. text.
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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. - The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection By Quentin Trimble — Defence reference.
- Gilderoy Lockhart’s Collected Works Autobiographical and embellished adventure accounts.
- Quidditch Through the Ages By Kennilworthy Whisp — History of the sport.
- The Rise and Fall of the Dark Arts Historical study of dark magic.
- 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.
- The Tales of Beedle the Bard Classic wizarding fairy tales.
- The Adventures of Martin Miggs, the Mad Muggle Comic series popular among young wizards.
- Blood Brothers: My Life Amongst the Vampires By Eldred Worple — Semi-fictional memoir.
- Witch Weekly Popular lifestyle and gossip magazine.
- The Quibbler Edited by Xenophilius Lovegood; known for unusual stories.
- Transfiguration Today Professional journal for transfiguration experts.
- The Daily Prophet Primary wizarding newspaper in Britain.
- The Evening Prophet Evening edition of the Prophet.
- The Wizarding Times Less common newspaper referenced in extended canon.
- Arithmancer’s Digest Professional arithmancy journal.
- Journal of Magical Theory Advanced magical research publication.
- Potion-Maker’s Quarterly Trade journal for potion professionals.