Harry Potter must fight his fears, do battle with monstrous enemy

Harry Potter is a student at Hogwarts School, but Hogwarts is not your usual school.

It is a school of witchcraft and wizardry. At Hogwarts, young boys and girls learn how to cast spells, mix potions, enchant things and, for Harry, battle with serpents.

Take a look at Harry's book list for his second year: The Standard Book of Spells, Voyages with Vampires, Wanderings with Werewolves and more. No wonder Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione are excited to return to school in September.

Harry and Ron, however, miss the Hogwarts Express and instead drives, or rather flies, Ron's father's magical car to school.

Not only do they get a scolding from the headmaster for practising magic without permission, but Ron also receives a howler from his mother. The howler may look just like an ordinary red envelope, but the second you slit it open, loud roars and yells from the sender will explode from the envelop, deafening everyone and embarrassing the recipient.

Imagine duelling at Hogwarts where they use magic wands and spells instead of swords. First, you hold your wand in the standard combat position. At the count of three, throw your spell, for example, 'Expelliarmus!' which will send a dazzling flash of scarlet light and blast your opponent off his feet.