Lot #128: The Tales of Beedle the Bard (2008) by J.K. Rowling

The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a collection of five wizarding fairy tales written by J.K. Rowling. Originally introduced as a fictional book in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, it serves as an in-universe classic for wizarding children. Features translated runes by Hermione Granger and extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore. The Five Tales 1) The Wizard and the Hopping Pot: A selfish wizard inherits a magical pot that forces him to feel and physically manifest the ailments of his Muggle neighbors until he uses his magic to help them; 2) The Fountain of Fair Fortune: Three witches and a Muggle knight brave a series of obstacles to reach a magical fountain, only to realize the journey itself gave them the traits they sought; 3) The Warlock's Hairy Heart: A dark warlock locks his heart away in a crystal casket to avoid the vulnerability of love, leading to a gruesome and fatal descent into madness when he tries to put it back; 4) Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump: A clever witch uses her wits to outsmart a foolish king and a charlatan who tries to exploit magic, tricking them by casting spells from inside a tree stump; and 5) The Tale of the Three Brothers: The most famous story, detailing three brothers who cheat Death and receive three powerful magical items—the Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone, and the Cloak of Invisibility—collectively known as the Deathly Hallows. Hardcover book. Dimensions: Approximately 5 x 7 inches. Pickup category timeslot {A}