Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Interesting Facts

• This book marks the first appearance of Sirius Black, Harry Potter's godfather.
• Harry learns that his father, James Potter, was an animagus and could transform into a stag.
• The hippogriff named Buckbeak makes its first appearance.
• Harry receives the Marauder's Map, which shows everyone in Hogwarts and their locations.
• Professor Lupin, the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, is revealed to be a werewolf.
• Hermione uses a time-turner to attend multiple classes simultaneously.
• This book introduces Azkaban, the wizard prison, for the first time.
• Dementors, the guards of Azkaban, appear for the first time and have a strong impact on Harry.