Prisoner of Azkaban Crossword Puzzle – Harry Potter
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” the third novel in J.K. Rowling’s iconic series, follows Harry Potter through his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The story begins with Harry enduring another miserable summer with the Dursleys, only to be shocked by news that Sirius Black, a dangerous prisoner, has escaped from Azkaban. It’s soon revealed that Black is believed to be a follower of Voldemort and is thought to be hunting Harry.
As Harry returns to Hogwarts, he encounters Dementors, the terrifying guards of Azkaban, who have been stationed around the school to protect against Black. The Dementors have a chilling effect on Harry, causing him to relive his worst memories. To combat them, Harry learns the Patronus Charm under the guidance of the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Remus Lupin, who quickly becomes a mentor and friend.
Throughout the year, Harry, Ron, and Hermione uncover several mysteries. They learn about the Marauder’s Map, a magical document that shows everyone’s location within Hogwarts, given to Harry by the mischievous twins, Fred and George Weasley. The map was created by four former students: Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs, whose identities become crucial to the unfolding plot.
Tensions rise as Harry discovers that Sirius Black is actually his godfather and was falsely accused of betraying Harry’s parents to Voldemort. The real traitor is Peter Pettigrew, who has been hiding in his Animagus form as Ron’s pet rat, Scabbers. In a dramatic confrontation, Sirius and Lupin reveal Pettigrew’s true identity, but he escapes, ensuring that Black remains a fugitive.
The novel’s climax involves Harry and Hermione using a Time-Turner to go back in time to save Sirius from a wrongful execution and Buckbeak, Hagrid’s hippogriff, from being unjustly slaughtered. Their successful rescue missions highlight the themes of justice and friendship.
The story concludes with Sirius on the run but hopeful, as he promises to keep in touch with Harry. Harry returns to the Dursleys, but with the comforting knowledge that he has an ally and a godfather who cares deeply for him, setting the stage for future battles against the dark forces gathering strength.
This Prisoner of Azkaban Crossword Puzzle focuses on characters, setting, and symbols. This crossword puzzle is printable, free, and comes with a printable solution page.
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