Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists

This collection gathers seven previously unpublished short stories set within the walls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, originally composed by J.K. Rowling for annual Comic Relief charity publications between 2008 and 2016. The volume explores the institution’s rich history, administrative quirks, and the everyday lives of its students and faculty. Readers encounter familiar figures such as Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, and the mischievous Peeves in new contexts that highlight themes of magical governance, house rivalries, and the quiet humor inherent to school life. Each narrative functions as a self-contained vignette, offering glimpses into the founding of Hogwarts’s houses, the responsibilities of teaching staff, and the subtle politics that shape wizarding education. The stories expand upon the broader wizarding world by focusing on institutional lore and character-driven moments rather than overarching plotlines. Notable for their archival quality and charitable origins, the collection serves as a supplementary companion to the main series, providing readers with additional historical texture and administrative insight into one of literature’s most enduring academic settings.