What is Harry Potter About?

Harry Potter is a series of books by J.K. Rowling, written between 1997 and 2007, that follows the adventures of a young wizard, Harry Potter, as he navigates his way through life at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he learns about magic, friendship, love, and courage, battles the evil Lord Voldemort, and tries to uncover the truth about his family.
The books follow Harry throughout his time at Hogwarts as he learns about magic from Professor Albus Dumbledore (the headmaster), Professor Minerva McGonagall (the deputy headmistress), Professor Severus Snape (the potions master), and other teachers at Hogwarts. He also meets new friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, who help him along the way with their knowledge of magic, as well as by being supportive friends when times get tough.
Since publishing, the Harry Potter books have become some of the most successful books ever written and have been translated into over 80 languages, and have sold over 500 million copies worldwide by June 2017 (US$6.9 billion), making it one of the best-selling book series in history. Other media include film adaptations produced by Warner Bros., which have collectively grossed more than $8 billion; video game adaptations and theme park attractions.