Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Orphaned Harry, living with his dreadful aunt and uncle, discovers on his 11th birthday that he's a wizard and is whisked away to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He befriends Ron and Hermione, learns about his parents' tragic fate, and faces off against the evil Lord Voldemort, who killed them.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: A mysterious creature terrorizes Hogwarts, turning students to stone. Harry discovers that the creature is a basilisk, a giant snake that's been awakened from the Chamber of Secrets. Harry and his friends uncover the truth about Voldemort's connection to the chamber, with Harry ultimately defeating the basilisk and saving the school.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: A dangerous prisoner, Sirius Black, escapes from Azkaban. Harry learns that Sirius was falsely accused and is his godfather. They face danger from the Dementors, fear-eating creatures guarding the prison, and uncover a conspiracy related to Harry's parents' deaths.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Harry, now 14, is mysteriously entered into the Triwizard Tournament, a dangerous competition for magical champions. He faces deadly challenges and battles with a resurrected Lord Voldemort, who finally returns to the world.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Harry faces skepticism from the Ministry of Magic about Voldemort's return and is forced to form a secret organization to prepare for the coming war. He trains with a group of experienced wizards and witches, learns more about his connection to Voldemort, and confronts his own growing powers.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Harry, now 16, delves deeper into the mysteries of Voldemort's past, discovers a hidden book detailing the Dark Lord's tactics, and faces more challenges with his friends. He experiences a love for Ginny Weasley, but also grief and anger as the war intensifies.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Harry, Ron, and Hermione leave Hogwarts and embark on a quest to find and destroy Voldemort's Horcruxes. The trio faces immense danger, learns about the power of love and sacrifice, and eventually defeats Voldemort in a climactic battle, bringing peace to the wizarding world.
The series highlights themes of friendship, love, courage, good versus evil, and the importance of fighting for what is right.