The author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling has launched “Harry Potter at Home,” an online Potter hub to educate and entertain children while they are in confinement due in response to stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to CNN.

“Harry Potter at Home” brings together a number of resources, including free access to the audiobook version of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” the first installment in the series. It has been added to Audible’s library of free books, making it available in several different languages – with no subscription to the Amazon-owned audiobook service required.

Other features of the hub include articles, puzzles and videos, all made available by publishers Bloomsbury and Scholastic.

"Parents, teachers and [caregivers] working to keep children amused and interested while we're on lockdown might need a bit of magic," Rowling said as she announced the launch.

Schools and workplaces have been closed because of the coronavirus pandemic confining people around the world to their homes, leading to a surge in internet use.

According to WizardingWorld.com, more than 500 million Harry Potter books have been sold world-wide.

J.K. Rowling (The Tylt)

In addition, WizardingWorld.com shared that “J.K Rowling and her team have already announced an open license for teachers to read the seven Harry Potter books aloud to their pupils in virtual read-a-long sessions on video. This means if you’re a teacher you’ll be able to record yourself reading Harry’s Hogwarts adventures and share these with your pupils online. Learn how to get involved here.

"For over twenty years now, Hogwarts has been an escape for all — for readers and fans, young and old," the website organizers added in a post. During the strange times we now find ourselves in, we want to welcome you back to Hogwarts, where you will find a friendly retreat for you, your family and those you are caring for."

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