This is a very well-crafted audiobook, considering the source material is a series of disparate Pottermore articles. It would probably be better bound and sold as an actual book, if it hasn’t been already (I don’t know, I dare not venture to the children’s section of a bookshop to peruse the Harry Potter shelves). Nonetheless, a varied team of narrators really do well to break up the inevitable monotony that could stem from such topics as, er, the magical qualities of different wand woods and brief biographies for every Minister for Magic since the 1700s. But as much as I enjoyed spending a bit more time in the wizarding world, I just couldn’t escape the nagging feeling that J.K. made this all up after the fact - and what’s presented here then loses quite a lot of meaning and the detail presented comes across as superfluous. While I enjoy having context and answers to questions the books raised about magic and wizarding history, I really don’t enjoy lazy posthoc world-building. What’s the point of this detail if it isn’t at least alluded to or referenced in the books..? It really does feel like an afterthought. I did enjoy the author’s notes that gave insight into the story and character development, though - they were a highlight.