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Harry Potter: where to start reading

Adapts Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling. Say how far you watched, and pick the book up exactly there.

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You watched through

After Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone, in the books you are

at Philosopher's Stone.

the whole book.

Covers the whole first book, Harry's arrival at Hogwarts through the protection of the Stone. A close adaptation with only minor trims.

Start reading at Chamber of Secrets

Spoiler-safe, only what the show already showed you.

What the show changed here

CutPeeves the poltergeist is dropped. Rik Mayall's scenes were filmed but removed.
CutHarry and Draco's first meeting at Madam Malkin's and their later midnight duel are omitted.
ChangedThe Norbert the dragon subplot is trimmed and the detention setup is altered from the book.
ChangedThe Dursley-perspective opening is condensed. The story stays with Harry throughout.

The full map

Philosopher's Stone

Chamber of Secrets

Prisoner of Azkaban

Goblet of Fire

Order of the Phoenix

Half-Blood Prince

Deathly Hallows

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The books, in order

1Philosopher's Stone1997
2Chamber of Secrets1998
3Prisoner of Azkaban1999
4Goblet of Fire2000
5Order of the Phoenix2003
6Half-Blood Prince2005
7Deathly Hallows2007

Faithful one-film-per-book (book 7 split into two). Films stay close to the plot but cut many subplots: S.P.E.W., the Marauders' backstory, Peeves, Kreacher's tale, house-elves, and most side characters.

Ratings

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