The book Harry Potter: Proud to be Witches

At first glance, the book promises a most delightful read. On practically every page of the collection, the drawings visually enhance the reading experience. The book's original illustrations are as pretty as they are faithful, whether to the actresses from the films or to the descriptions in the books when the characters do not appear in the films of the saga. Each witch of the saga is highlighted with her portrait, either through a single short paragraph or through several pages about her. For each character, the page background matches the color of her Hogwarts house and characteristic objects are drawn all around, such as the Triwizard Tournament cup for Fleur Delacour or books and quills for the librarian Irma Pince.

Visually, the book is a real gem. However, the book falls short and disappoints with its content, which is probably what you were looking forward to the most. After their name, each witch is described by her personality traits and by a quotation before getting a paragraph for her portrait. These paragraphs simply repeat what is written about them in the books. If you were hoping to learn more about the characters' past, their journey after the Battle of Hogwarts or the way these characters can be a source of inspiration, you will not find that information here. A few pages increase the visibility of the witches and glorify their actions, such as the seven obstacles overcome by Hermione or the eight situations handled by Ginny. Nevertheless, this remains superficial and lacks depth. In addition to the simplicity of the vocabulary, older readers will be more than disappointed by this lack of detail. Proud to Be Witches had strong potential that ends up wasted. It is a beautiful object with pretty illustrations and that is where it stops. It is up to you to decide whether that is enough to make you want to buy it.