Which title did J.K. Rowling use for the 2008 charity companion book about Hogwarts?

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J.K. Rowling used the title The Tales of Beedle the Bard for her 2008 charity companion book about Hogwarts.

The book presents five wizarding fairy tales, including “The Tale of the Three Brothers,” which is central to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In the story, a copy of Beedle’s collection is left to Hermione Granger by Albus Dumbledore, linking the companion book directly to the final novel’s plot.

The Tales of Beedle the Bard was published in December 2008, with proceeds supporting the Children’s High Level Group, the charity later known as Lumos. Rowling also created handwritten and illustrated limited-edition copies, six of which were produced. The other Hogwarts companion books, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages, were published earlier, in 2001.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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