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Sorry Guys, But A New Harry Potter Novel Isn’t in the Works

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Maty Swartz
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WVWC chapter.

This summer, the world will indeed be able to experience a new J.K. Rowling story featuring the same well-loved characters as in the best-selling Harry Potter series. However, it is not a new novel, nor a prequel or sequel to the Harry Potter books. It is a play entitled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and the new release is actually the script in book format. 

The first performance of the play will take place July 30 in England, but the book will be available for purchase the following day. The plot of the play focuses upon the lives of the central characters after the conclusion of the Battle of Hogwarts, which takes place in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows.

An introduction to the play prefaces the performance: “While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.”

This alone should be enough to spark excitement in even the slightest fan, regardless of the format of the book. Be sure to check out Harry Potter and the Cursed Child this summer!

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Maty Swartz

WVWC '18

Maty recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC), and she couldn’t be more excited to return to the Her Campus family as a member of the Community Team.  Maty’s passion for writing has guided her through most of her adult life, and it eventually brought her to to the Her Campus Chapter Network as a Style Blogger for Her Campus WVWC. Maty would go on to become Campus Correspondent of her chapter, as well as an intern for Her Campus National and a Chapter Advisor.  Through her different roles at HC, Maty quickly fell in love with the mission and purpose of the Her Campus Chapter Network—and in her new role, Maty has the rare and coveted opportunity to do what she loves on a daily basis by working with a growing network of 360+ college chapters.    When Maty isn’t at the office, she’s usually out exploring, cooking some random recipe she found on Pinterest, or cuddling with her adorable corgi, Winnie.  Follow Maty on Twitter and Instagram !