A mysterious letter, delivered by the friendly giant, Hagrid, informs Harry Potter that he has been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Having spent ten years living with an uncle, aunt and cousin who despise him, Harry begins a new life and learns about his past, including the death of his parents at the hands of the evil wizard, Voldemort. .

First published in Great Britain in 1997 by Bloomsbury Publishing. Sequel to: Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone. 2018-05