--- title: "Bloomsbury Announces Two New Books in the Harry Potter Universe: McGonagall and the Weasley Twins" description: "Bloomsbury has announced two new books in the Pocket Potters series about Minerva McGonagall and the Weasley twins. The release is scheduled for February 23, 2027, and pre-orders are open." date: 2026-10-16T10:05:04.943Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/bloomsbury-two-new-harry-potter-books-mcgonagall-weasley tags: [harry-potter, bloomsbury, pocket-potters, j-k-rowling, hbo, books] author: "Marina Slivenko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Bloomsbury Announces Two New Books in the Harry Potter Universe: McGonagall and the Weasley Twins ![Harry Potter wearing glasses and with messy hair sitting by a tree](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/16/bloomsbury-dve-novye-knigi-garry-potter-makgonagall-uizli/bloomsbury-dve-novye-knigi-garry-potter-makgonagall-uizli-1.webp) ## Key Points - Bloomsbury announced two new Pocket Potters books: about Minerva McGonagall and twins Fred and George Weasley. - Both editions will be released on February 23, 2027, featuring 32 pages of color illustrations, priced at 10 pounds sterling in the UK, with pre-orders open. - The books are not sequels to the seven novels, but rather illustrated character guidebooks for younger readers and fans. - The book releases coincide with the launch of the HBO series based on Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, scheduled for December 2026. 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. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Возвращение в мир Гарри Поттера: Джоан Роулинг готовит две новые книги о любимых персонажах](https://wave.rbc.ua/ukr/culture/povernennya-svit-garri-pottera-dzhoan-rouling-1792144011.html) - Official Bloomsbury announcement: two Pocket Potters books (McGonagall, Weasley twins), release date 23.02.2027, 32 pp., 10 pounds, pre-orders open; HBO series — December 2026. - ["Это абсурд": известная актриса Эмма Уотсон поссорилась с автором "Гарри Поттера"](https://glavred.info/movies/eto-absurd-izvestnaya-aktrisa-emma-uotson-possorilas-s-avtorom-garri-pottera-10702697.html) - Подтверждено по источнику glavred.info - [Поколения Гарри Поттера: как персонаж Джоан Роулинг помогает взрослеть и искать себя](https://www.forbes.ru/young/538899-pokolenia-garri-pottera-kak-personaz-dzoan-rouling-pomogaet-vzroslet-i-iskat-seba) - Подтверждено по источнику forbes.ru - ["Это будет невероятно": Джоан Роулинг оценила первый тизер нового "Гарри Поттера"](https://glavred.info/movies/eto-budet-neveroyatno-dzhoan-rouling-ocenila-pervyy-tizer-novogo-garri-pottera-10752269.html) - Подтверждено по источнику glavred.info ## FAQ ### When will the new books about McGonagall and the Weasley twins be released? Both editions will go on sale on February 23, 2027, and pre-orders are already available. ### Are these books a continuation of the Harry Potter novels? No, these are separate illustrated character guides in the Pocket Potters series, not a continuation of the seven main novels. ### How much do the new books cost and what is their format? Each book contains 32 pages with color illustrations, with a recommended price in the UK of 10 pounds sterling.