Fictional universe of Harry Potter

For the media franchise set in the Harry Potter universe, see Wizarding World.


The fictional universe of the Harry Potter series of novels contains two distinct societies: the "wizarding world" and the "Muggle world".[1] The term "Muggle world" refers to a society inhabited by non-magical people ("Muggles"), while the term "wizarding world" refers to a society of wizards that live parallel to Muggles.[2] The wizarding world is described as a veiled society wherein magic is commonly used and practised; the wizards live in self-enforced seclusion and hide their abilities from Muggles. The novels are set in 1990s Britain, which contains both Muggle and wizard communities.[3] Any new works taking place in this universe are released under the Wizarding World brand.

  1. ^ "Muggles". Wizarding World. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  2. ^ "How do wizards keep themselves so secret from Muggles?". Wizarding World. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  3. ^ Tsintziras, Aya (27 March 2023). "What Year Is Harry Potter Set In?". Game Rant. Retrieved 18 August 2024.