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We all know the Harry Potter<\/em> franchise. It\u2019s one of the most successful franchises in existence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The books continue to draw in massive profits for author J.K. Rowling, and multiple films and video games continue to be released, fleshing out the Wizarding World. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, because the series is so enduring, and it has played such an important part in the lives of so many generations of people, it is easy for people to lose track of exactly when the series takes place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story feels almost timeless, and as though it could be taking place at any time in the real world. But what year exactly does the series take place? Which year does each book take place, and what is the farthest point in the franchise timeline? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us below to find out, because we have all of the answers you could possibly need. And soon you will be able to consider yourself a true Potterhead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Year Does Harry Potter Take Place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first book in the Harry Potter franchise<\/a> was first released in the summer of 1997, and though that fact may be hard to believe for some, this means that the first novel, and thus also the first film, in the franchise is set in 1991!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each book in the Harry Potter franchise then takes place a year later than the one before it, until the series reaches its final book! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final book in the franchise takes place in 1998, as it is set seven years after the first, and explores Harry\u2019s time in his seventh and final year at Hogwarts. Curious about how old is Harry Potter<\/a> throughout the books? We would be, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is The Furthest Point In The Harry Potter Timeline? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The furthest point in the timeline of the mainline Harry Potter<\/em> series is the 1st of September of 2017, the day that Harry and Ginny send their child to Hogwarts to attend their first year at the magical school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this does not take into account The Cursed Child, <\/em>which actually covers Harry Potter\u2019s son\u2019s first years at the Hogwarts school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The play and the book end during his fourth year at the Hogwarts school, which suggests that the furthest part of the Harry Potter timeline currently is the year 2020!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Year Does The First Chapter Of Harry Potter Take Place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As with any popular epic novel series, there are also a number of chapters and storylines that take place before the events of the main series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first chapter of the Harry Potter <\/em>franchise sees the titular character delivered to the doorstep of his adoptive home on Privet Drive. This chapter actually takes place in November of 1981, the year that Harry Potter was born. <\/p>\n\n\n