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Harry Potter: The Prequel
by J.K. Rowling
Why Read This?The one-sentence sell. What do you get for showing up to this book, even when it's hard?
A nostalgic, bite-sized adventure that connects fans to beloved characters before the main series.
Synopsis
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!"
At a Glance
4.08 ★ GoodreadsMoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
Book Details
Goodreads RatingThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.
4.08 ★
Page CountHow long the commitment is.
3 pages
PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.
2008
Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?
Fanfiction
POVWhose head are you in? First person = deep in the feels. Third = watching from above. Dual = emotional whiplash (affectionate).
Third Person
AudiobookCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.
AvailableCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.
Yes
FormatHow fancy is the audio? Standard = one narrator. Full cast = theater kids went off. GraphicAudio = a MoViE iN yOuR mInD.
Full Cast
NarratorThe voice in your ears.
Unknown Narrator
Narrator Count
Full Cast
Mood & Vibe
MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
⚠️ Content WarningsThis stuff might hit different. No shame in needing to know what's coming. (0)
No content warnings flagged for this book.
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