

I absolutely adore the story behind Padfoot, Mooney, Wormtail and Prongs because it’s something that gets totally axed from the films. The reason I love this one so much is because so much happens. Nothing beats those classes - particularly the Boggart lesson! But the best thing about this book regarding classes has to be Defence Against the Dark Arts with Professor Lupin. I love the different classes we get to experience, such as Divination and Professor Trelawney’s wild predications (although, in hindsight, not that wild). We finally get more of the story about Lily and James and the circumstances surrounding their death a bit better. It’s certainly an excellent book for developing Harry’s character and ties to Voldemort a bit better, too. I like that we explore more of the wizarding world outside of Hogwarts (namely the Ministry and the Knight Bus) and I love the time turner and all the problems it brings! It starts throwing at us a bunch of back stories and more intricate problems for Harry to face. The Prisoner of Azkaban is a book in the series that I’ve always found to be quite fun.

The third book follows Harry and his friends through their third year of Hogwarts with the infamous Sirius Black now on the loose! But I think we’re probably all familiar with the story, no? If not, jump to the summary (or face spoilers!). Having faced Voldemort twice already, we now get a wonderful spin of events.

There is honestly no series more magical than Harry Potterīeing the third book in the series, things are starting to develop a bit more in the plot. It amazes me with each book just how much of it I’ve forgotten since my last reading of it. Still one of my favourite books in this series! I loved the Prisoner of Azkaban so much and thoroughly enjoyed Stephen Fry’s narration of it.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K.
