There is no doubt that this game is a classic of all Harry Potter PC games. The game starts with Harry begining his first ever year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Dumbledore, the school headmaster, greets Harry about exploring the castle and the many secrets and gifts it beholds. After this Harry's first class has to be attended: Defence Against The Dark Arts. The game does have many levels and classes to attend all of which teaches Harry new spells which he can use to his advantage when exploring around. To learn a spell within a classroom, a shape appears on screen, and is to retraces using the pointer and the mouse. A goal of a pass has to be achieved before proceeding. Each time, the goal percentage changes until finally you lose, or win. After learning a spell its is then tested in the spell challenge areana. This game is a definite game to be played by infants and adults alike.
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