Pocket Potters Books to Launch in February
J.K. Rowling's two new Pocket Potters guides, featuring Professor McGonagall and Fred and George Weasley, are scheduled for release in 2027.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Books
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J.K. Rowling is set to release two new Pocket Potters books on February 23, 2027. The 32-page hardcovers focus on Professor McGonagall and Fred and George Weasley and are currently available for pre-order.
Why it matters
The books offer a compact entry point into the Wizarding World for new readers before they approach the full Harry Potter novel series. Their release comes as the Harry Potter television series prepares to debut on HBO Max.
The Amazon listing sets each 32-page hardcover at $12.11 USD and places them as the eighth and ninth installments of the Pocket Potters series. The exact U.K. release day has not been specified beyond the month of February.
The players
J.K. Rowling
The author of the Harry Potter novel series, who wrote both new Pocket Potters books.
The details
The new titles are Pocket Potters: Professor McGonagall, illustrated by Natalie Smith, and Pocket Potters: Fred and George Weasley, illustrated by Helen Brady. Each book includes trivia, quotes, and Easter eggs about its central character.
Timeline
December 25, 2026: Harry Potter series premieres exclusively on HBO Max.
February 23, 2027: Pocket Potters books are scheduled for release.
March 2, 2027: Books become available in the United States.
Franchise Context
The two new titles extend the Pocket Potters line, which has been used to introduce readers to individual characters of the Wizarding World. Their release follows the scheduled HBO Max premiere of the Harry Potter television series.
Both books are available for pre-order now and will be sold in hardcover format. Readers can purchase them from retailers such as Amazon at the listed price of $12.11 USD.
The takeaway
Readers new to the Wizarding World may find these compact guides a useful companion before tackling the full novel series. Pre-ordering ahead of the February release date can secure copies at the listed price.
What happens next
The Pocket Potters books are scheduled for release on February 23, 2027, with U.S. availability on March 2, 2027.
Further reading
For more on the Wizarding World's written works, explore our Books coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.
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