A History of Magic is the fictional wizarding history book credited to Bathilda Bagshot in J.K. Rowling’s world.
Bathilda Bagshot is described as a famous magical historian and the author of A History of Magic. The title is part of the background literature of the Harry Potter series, where fictional textbooks and authors help make the wizarding world feel like a complete society.
Bagshot is especially important in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. She lived in Godric’s Hollow and knew the Dumbledore family, making her connected to several major historical events in the story.
The title can be confused with Hogwarts subjects or textbooks such as The Standard Book of Spells. A History of Magic is a history work, while other named books in the series are associated with charms, defense, potions, or magical creatures.