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Rowling Announces Two New Pocket Potters Books for 2027

By Jordan Iacobucci

J.K. Rowling has confirmed that two new Pocket Potters books will be released on February 23, 2027, a few weeks after the first season of the HBO Max Harry Potter series concludes. The Pocket Potters line is a series of illustrated collectible works that highlight iconic characters from Hogwarts. The first new book, Pocket Potters: Professor McGonagall, revisits the Hogwarts teacher portrayed by Dame Maggie Smith in the films and Janet McTeer in the upcoming series. It features illustrations by Natalie Smith and includes trivia, quotes and Easter eggs about McGonagall. The second book, Pocket Potters: Fred and George Weasley, focuses on the mischievous twins and contains illustrations by Helen Brady, exploring their antics and knowledge of Hogwarts’ secret passageways. Both 32‑page hardcover books are the eighth and ninth installments of the series. Rowling wrote the new titles, as she did with the previous seven Pocket Potters books and the original Harry Potter novels. The books are available for pre‑order and will be released in the United Kingdom in February, with a U.S. release on March 2. Amazon lists each book at $12.11 USD. The books are positioned as an entry point for new readers before moving on to the main Harry Potter series. The HBO Max Harry Potter series, set to premiere on December 25, 2026, has already been renewed for a second season. The show is written by Francesca Gardiner, directed by Mark Mylod, and stars Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.