Introduction: A parental shift from alarm to approval -- Magic, fantasy, and the Christian worldview : the "sorcery" in Harry Potter supports biblical teaching, not practice of the occult -- God's army versus the servants of Satan? : The Harry Potter novels revolve around the central conflict of good and evil -- The hero's Christlike journey : Harry's adventures take him through life, death, and resurrection -- The alchemy of spiritual growth : the story cycles are built on the stages of transformation -- One person, two natures : Doppelgängers point to the struggle of dual natures--and their resolution in the God-Man -- Christian answers to big questions : surprise endings suggest a remedy for the evils of prejudice -- The triumph of love over death : the mystery of death meets the ultimate answer -- The question of identity : Harry defines himself through choices, change, and destiny -- Evidence of things unseen : the symbols in Potterdom are powerful pointers to Christian reality -- Fun with names : the character names are delightful puzzles with hidden Christian meanings -- The purification of the soul : Christian keys to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone -- Dangerous books and edifying books : Christian keys to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets -- Despair and delivery : Christian keys to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban -- Girded with virtue : Christian keys to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire -- Dark night of the soul : Christian keys to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix -- The power of Christian artistry : keys to the future and legacy of the Harry Potter series -- Appendix: Speaking of God in Harry Potter.