

While Rowling has said there won't be any more Harry Potter books following the 2007 conclusion of the series, she certainly knows how to keep her legions of fans happy. Some of the material in the "bitesize" books will include "notes, manuscript pages, and charming sketches as previously seen in Harry Potter: A History of Magic." The Pottermore announcement says they're inspired by the British Library's Harry Potter exhibition and its companion book, Harry Potter: A History of Magic. It would appear that the e-books are more supplemental material than the continuing adventures of the characters you love. The titles include Harry Potter: A Journey Through Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts, Harry Potter: A Journey Through Potions and Herbology, Harry Potter: A Journey Through Divination and Astronomy, and Harry Potter: A Journey Through Care of Magical Creatures. Each will delve into subjects familiar to people who paid attention when the trio of heroes discussed their upcoming course load at the start of each book. It will be a slow rollout, with the first pair of the four books scheduled to be released in June.

The series of short e-books will explore the "traditional folklore and magic at the heart of the Harry Potter series," the announcement says. Rowling's Pottermore Publishing has announced that four new books are on the way, providing an opportunity to delve deeper into the magical world of your favorite boy wizard. This side of sneaking into the Wizarding World and never leaving, your best shot at a real Hogwarts education may have just arrived.

There are many people out there still awaiting an owl with news that they've been accepted to Hogwarts.
