British publisher Bloomsbury has announced the release of two new books dedicated to characters from the magical world created by J.K. Rowling. The continuation of the Pocket Potters collector's series in February 2027 will introduce readers to Professor Minerva McGonagall and twins Fred and George Weasley. Both editions will go on sale on February 23, 2027, and pre-orders are already open, Wave RBC.UA reports, citing the publisher's official website.
What is Pocket Potters and How Do These Books Differ from the Novels?
It is important to emphasize: these are not continuations of the seven main Harry Potter novels, but separate illustrated guidebooks to familiar characters. The Pocket Potters series is created primarily for younger readers just starting their acquaintance with the story of the boy wizard, but it is also designed for long-time fans of the franchise. Each book contains 32 pages with color illustrations, and the recommended retail price in the UK is 10 pounds sterling per copy. Previously released editions in the series include books on Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Luna Lovegood, Hagrid, and Dobby.
"Professor McGonagall": What Readers Will Learn
The first new release will focus on one of Hogwarts' most famous teachers and the Head of Gryffindor House. According to the publisher, the book will reveal why the professor gave Harry Potter his first broomstick, what animal she can transform into, and what the term Hatstall means in the magical world. The authors promise that the guide will contain interesting facts, quotes, and hidden details that offer a fresh look at familiar characters.
The Weasley Twins: Pranks, Humor, and a Joke Shop
The second publication will be dedicated to brothers Fred and George Weasley, remembered by fans for their pranks, sense of humor, and wizarding joke shop. The book will tell how the twins discovered Hogwarts' secret passages, how they differ from each other, and what unusual sweets and magical inventions they created. As in the first volume, the material will be presented in the format of short facts, quotes, and illustrations.
Context: A New Stage for the Franchise and the HBO Series
The arrival of the books coincides with a new stage in the development of the Harry Potter universe. As early as December 2026, HBO plans to present a television adaptation of the first novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, which will kick off a new series about the young wizard's adventures. Thus, by early 2027, the franchise will receive both a screen and a book boost: the HBO series and two new Pocket Potters volumes aimed at expanding the audience and refocusing attention on secondary yet reader-favorite characters.
