Harry Potter Fans With No Life

Author J.K. Rowling has announced two new Harry Potter books, sparking excitement among fans of the globally popular wizarding franchise. The announcement has renewed interest in the magical world of Hogwarts, its beloved characters, and the stories that have captivated readers for decades.

Two new books in Bloomsbury Publishing's Pocket Potters series will be released by J.K. Rowling on February 23, 2027.


• Not Mainline Novels: These are compact, 32-page full-color character guides rather than full-length new Harry Potter novels or sequels.
• Series Context: They are the latest additions to the Pocket Potters – Little Guides to the Harry Potter Stories collection, which introduces individual characters and key moments from the original books.


• Professor McGonagall: An illustrated guide exploring Professor Minerva McGonagall's character, her role at Hogwarts, her transfiguration mastery, and why she gave Harry his first broomstick (the Nimbus 2000).

• Fred and George Weasley: An illustrated guide detailing the Weasley twins' pranks, secret Hogwarts passages, and magical inventions like Canary Creams.

Pocket Potters already published:

• Harry Potter (Illustrated by Natalie Smillie, released August 2025)
• Hermione Granger (Illustrated by Laura Proietti, released August 2025)
• Ron Weasley (Illustrated by Olia Muza, released August 2025)
• Professor Dumbledore (Illustrated by Paola Escobar, released February/2026)
• Luna Lovegood (Illustrated by Helen Brady, released February/2026)
• Hagrid (Illustrated by Olia Muza, released August 2026)
• Dobby (Illustrated by Helen Brady, released August 2026)