Product: Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists by JK Rowling (Kindle Edition)
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Review: 9 3/4 out of 5 ;)
Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists is essential reading for any fan(attic) of the Harry Potter Wizarding World. Before I begin, it's important to note that a lot (if not most) of this information IS available on Pottermore. If you just want to read this without the cost, head over there, get sorted, find your patronus, and read until your heart is content! BUT! If you're an avid collector of all things Potter, this is another jewel to add to your collection! My deepest hope is that this (along with the other two Pottermore presents kindle shorts) will be made into a printed book (even together!) so I can add it to my bookshelf along with the rest of the series. Why won't they just print it already!?
In all seriousness, though, this short is filled with fantastic information about some of our (least) favorite witches & wizards. This one is more of the least favorite, but alas, we can't just have all the good stuff. The book starts by detailing information about that horrible cow…I mean Umbridge. It then goes on to detail some information about Minister for Magics and Azkaban. From there you learn about Slughorn, Potions, the Polyjuice Potion, and Cauldrons. Then you learn about Qirrell, and finally, everyone's favorite Poltergeist, Peeves. I won't get in to all the information in them, but I always find the additional back story on these characters sheds new light on them when I re-read the books. It's so wonderful to continue to get new information from JK Rowling about the Wizarding World. After the fiasco that was 'The Cursed Child', new writing that actually makes sense in the universe is always welcomed with open arms. The best part about these shorts is that you can just hear JKR's voice whispering this information into your head as you read. It's HER, not the crap from CC. It's refreshing and wonderful and it definitely brought me back from the void after I read CC.
As I said, you can find all the information in other places, but it's nice to have it all together for collectors, fanatics, and those that don't get to Pottermore. If you just want the info for free, look elsewhere. If you want to have and keep it? What are you waiting for?!
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