Review of this Harry Potter edition [ESP/ENG]

The other day, I was at a bookstore with my sister—we’ve made a habit of stopping by ever since we discovered the place, and we almost always pick up something that really catches our eye, whether it’s a new release or a classic we’ve always wanted to own. While browsing the store, I stumbled upon this wonderful display (I am absolutely crazy about Harry Potter 😍). I have to admit, though, that this "House" edition of the books never really appealed to me before; my sister and I already own the original collection from Salamandra, though we’ve been thinking about replacing it since the books are starting to show some wear. I used to find the Hogwarts House editions a bit plain because the covers only featured the corresponding House crest and colors, but I decided to take a closer look and was pleasantly surprised 🤗.

El otro día yo estaba con mi hermana en una librería pues es costumbre nuestra pasar por allí desde que la descubrimos, y casi siempre nos llevamos algo que nos llama la atención poderosamente, algún libro de novedad o un clásico que siempre hemos querido tener. así que mientras yo recorría la librería me topé con este maravilloso spot (AMO HARRY POTTER CON LOCURA 😍) pero debo confesarles que nunca me llamó la atención esta edición de los libros referente a las casas, mi hermana y yo tenemos la colección de la primera edición de la editorial Salamandra pero ya pensamos renovarla porque los libros empezaron a deteriorarse, sin embargo esta edición de las casas de Hogwarts siempre me parecieron simples porque la portada solo tenía el escudo y color de la casa correspondiente, sin embargo me dediqué a revisarlos con más detenimiento y me llevé una agradable sorpresa 🤗

This is the third book in the series, *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban*. This edition is also from the Spanish publisher Salamandra and marks the series' 20th anniversary; as you can see, it features a fairly simple cover. This particular version corresponds to Hufflepuff House and sports its signature colors; however, I find it interesting that the main image isn't the badger (the house's mascot), but rather the Grim—a creature that plays a crucial role in this specific novel. I also seem to spot the Whomping Willow there. The back cover is even simpler.

However, the magic of this edition lies within; inside, you can find several fascinating illustrations that we Potterheads truly appreciate—such as this map of Hogwarts and its surroundings, marking the exact locations of the Whomping Willow, the Quidditch Pitch, Hagrid’s Hut, the Owlery, the Forbidden Forest, and Hogsmeade Station. This image reminds me a great deal of the *Narnia* books; the edition I own is illustrated and always includes a map of Narnia, highlighting Cair Paravel Castle.

This edition also features an iconic character belonging to that specific house—in this case, Nymphadora Tonks (of Hufflepuff House). Although she hates her first name and prefers to be called "Dora" or "Tonks," here we see an illustration showing her alongside her corporeal Patronus: a wolf. It is simply a beautiful image 🤗

There are plenty more interesting details regarding the Patronus; the book provides in-depth information about this crucial defensive charm—which plays a key role in the plot, as it is when Harry learns to cast it under the guidance of Remus Lupin, the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. This section reveals a particularly interesting fact: the reason Remus Lupin appears to produce only non-corporeal Patronuses. While this might seem odd—given that he was the one who taught Harry—the reality was that he was terrified his corporeal Patronus (a wolf) would expose his condition as a werewolf.

But best of all, it contains detailed information about Hufflepuff House; and even though the Wizarding World quiz—and my own conviction—place me in Ravenclaw, I have to admit that Hufflepuff is the best Hogwarts house. It is the house of the noble-hearted; for instance, this information sheet describes it as the house that has produced the most altruistic wizards and witches—people who have fought and worked hard for the common good. They are selfless, and you can always count on them. There is also information on famous members of the house, such as Cedric Diggory (the Quidditch team captain), as well as interesting facts even I didn't know—like the fact that a Hufflepuff alumnus named Dugald McPhail created the Knight Bus (which makes its debut in this novel). It is a triple-decker bus that travels the country looking for lost or stranded wizards and witches—especially minors who cannot freely use magic outside Hogwarts grounds.

And well, people, that's all for today's post, I hope you liked it. Thank you very much as always for supporting my work, I welcome new readers, I love you all very much, I send you a hug and I'll see you in another post.

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