The next volume in the thrilling, moving, bestselling Harry Potter series will reach readers June 21, 2003 -- and it's been worth the wait! Join our hero, 15-year-old Harry Potter, as he embarks on his darkest year yet at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

With minimal contact from non-Muggle friends and a lack of news from the magic world, Harry finds himself feeling edgy and anxious for the return to school.

But little does he know, danger lurks in every corner as the evil Lord Voldemort returns with a vengeance.

The fifth book in J.K.

Rowling's series follows Harry as he faces ridicule and discount from gossip traced back to the Daily Prophet, even from Professor Dumbledore himself.

Can our hero overcome these obstacles and save the wizarding world once again? Find out in this unforgettable installment of the Harry Potter series!