Is Harry Potter: The Prequel spicy?

Harry Potter: The Prequel (HPTP) has no spice content—it's a clean romance with zero on-page intimacy.

Does Harry Potter: The Prequel have a happy ending?

Harry Potter: The Prequel (HPTP) ends on a cliffhanger—no traditional HEA or HFN. This is part of the Harry Potter series, so the story continues in the next book.

What are the content warnings for Harry Potter: The Prequel?

Content warnings for Harry Potter: The Prequel (HPTP) include: violence.

Is Harry Potter: The Prequel a standalone or part of a series?

Harry Potter: The Prequel (HPTP) is book 0.5 in the Harry Potter series.

Is Harry Potter: The Prequel dual POV?

Harry Potter: The Prequel (HPTP) is told in third person.

What is the setting of Harry Potter: The Prequel?

Harry Potter: The Prequel (HPTP) is set in big city / metropolis—low fantasy / secret magic.

How long is Harry Potter: The Prequel?

Harry Potter: The Prequel (HPTP) is 3 pages, which takes roughly 0 hours to read at an average pace.

What is the mood of Harry Potter: The Prequel?

Harry Potter: The Prequel (HPTP) has a adventurous, playful, lighthearted, whimsical feel to it.

Is Harry Potter: The Prequel on Kindle Unlimited?

No, Harry Potter: The Prequel (HPTP) is not currently available on Kindle Unlimited.

What order should I read the Harry Potter series?

Harry Potter: The Prequel (HPTP) is book 0.5 in the Harry Potter series.

Harry Potter: The Prequel

by J.K. Rowling

🥛clean·Harry Potter #0.5

4.1 on Goodreads (27,977)

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The Harry Potter prequel is an 800-word story written by J. K. Rowling, and was published online on 11 June 2008. Set about three years before the birth of Harry Potter, the story recounts an adventure experienced by Sirius Black and James Potter. At the bottom of the card, JKR wrote: "From the prequel I am NOT working on - but that was fun!"

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Book Details

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Goodreads Rating

4.08 ★ (28k)

Page Count

3 pages

Published

2008

Primary Genre

Fanfiction

Pairing

POV

Third Person

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Full Cast

Narrator

Unknown Narrator

Narrator Count

Full Cast

Mood & Vibe

Mood

adventurousplayfullightheartedwhimsical

Writing Style

conversationalwhimsicalpunchy

Story Pacing

fast

Emotional Weight

light

Energy Required

low

Vibes

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World & Setting

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World Type

low fantasy / secret magic

Primary Setting

big city / metropolis

Fantasy Creatures

witches/wizards/warlocks

Reading Context

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Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

anytime

When & Where to Read

sick day lunch break camping trip in nature

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2008

4.08 ★ (28k)

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Series

Harry Potter #0.5

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