In case you're just now getting around to catching up on your Harry Potter even though it's almost over, here's a quick crash course in what the past six books have had to offer. Warning: If you think you'll get even the slightest bit annoyed by having the suspense lifted, don't read.
Book One: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
Orphan Harry Potter receives an invitation to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry when he discovers he's a wizard ordained with a special aptitude for magic. After escaping the home of his heinous aunt and uncle to attend Hogwarts, Potter realizes he's famous in the magical world for having survived the wrath of Lord Voldemort, an evil wizard who murdered both his parents. With the help of loyal friends Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley and Hogwarts Deputy Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Potter adjusts to life as a wizard as he learns more about the role of a mysterious sorcerer's stone and its connection to Voldemort.
Book Two: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"
Before Potter leaves for his second year at Hogwarts, a creature named Dobby tells him not to go back, or bad things will happen at the school. Potter ignores the foreboding encounter with Dobby and travels back to Hogwarts. Dobby's warning becomes true when several students at the school are hexed and turned to stone. It is up to Potter to find out the cause of the incidents and understand more about the dangers that loom.
Book Three: "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
Potter is once again unsafe in his third year at Hogwarts. Sirius Black, a prisoner at Azkaban who was detained for his severe killings and his relation to Voldemort, escapes confinement. He is reported to be on the hunt for Potter. Potter must learn who to trust at Hogwarts and protect himself as he learns more about Black, Voldemort and his past.
Book Four: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"
When Potter returns for his fourth year, Hogwarts announces a competition with other schools of magic in which one student from each school is selected to participate in events that test their magic ability. Even though he is too young to participate, Potter's name is somehow selected out of the Goblet of Fire, the sole determiner of who will represent each school of magic in the competition. Ultimately, Potter is met with something he never expected.
Book Five: "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
Nightmares terrify Potter since his experiences during his fourth year. With another busy year ahead of him at Hogwarts, he is swept up in a time of crisis and begins to learn more about the government of the magic world. Many surprises regarding his past, present and future await Potter during his fifth year.
Book Six: "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
War with Voldemort is rampant. During the school year, Potter receives a textbook. A mysterious Half-Blood Prince, whose notes in the textbook help Potter excel in performing certain spells of importance, enters Potter's life. He seeks the identity of this Half-Blood Prince and faces a plethora of inevitable events as he gathers more insight into his and others' destinies.
