Harry Potter fans invited to 'A night of Spells' in Newcastle

Copies of the final Harry Potter book 'The Deathly Hallows' Credit: PA

Harry Potter Book Night is being held around the world on February 4, and this year's theme will be A Night of Spells.

Harry Potter fans in Newcastle are invited to a free event at Waterstones, as the city centre bookshop joins thousands of other bookshops around the world in celebration of Harry Potter Book Night.

Between 5-8pm the bookshop will celebrate with live owls, quizzes, magical games and fancy dress.

The night gives fans of all ages the chance to celebrate J.K. Rowling's bestselling novels - and the opportunity to pass the magic on to young readers who haven't yet discovered these books.

The first Harry Potter Book Night was held in February 2015, with 10,500 parties and celebrations held all over the world.

About the Harry Potter books:

  • J.K. Rowling first had the idea for Harry Potter while delayed on a train travelling from Manchester to London King's Cross in 1990.

  • J.K. Rowling's first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was published in 1997.

  • In 2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows became the fastest-selling book ever, selling 2.65 million in the first 24 hours in the UK.

  • The novels have been translated into 78 languages, sold over 450 million copies, and made into 8 blockbuster films.

  • The Harry Potter books in reading order:

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows