Wizard's Field Guide [Harry Potter Lexicon]

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======Wizard's Field Guide======
=====Object Information=====
  * **Type:** [[Book]] (Guidebook)
  * **Owners:** [[Harry Potter]]
  * **Maker:** Unknown
=====Description and Appearance=====
The physical appearance of the //Wizard's Field Guide// is not described in the novels. It is known to be a [[book]] that [[Harry Potter]] received as a birthday present and considered to be "really useful."
=====Magical Properties and Usage=====
The //Wizard's Field Guide// is a practical handbook intended to provide guidance to a [[wizard]] or [[witch]] who finds themselves in trouble. Based on its title and Harry's assessment of its utility, the guide likely contains information on topics such as identifying potentially dangerous [[magical creatures]], dealing with hazardous magical situations, or navigating unfamiliar territory. It is designed for practical use "in the field," away from a structured environment like [[Hogwarts]].
=====History=====
In the summer of 1993, the [[Weasley family]] won seven hundred [[Galleon]]s in the //[[Daily Prophet]]// Grand Prize Draw. While the family used the bulk of the money for a trip to [[Egypt]], [[Ron Weasley]] saved his personal spending money from the trip to purchase a birthday present for [[Harry Potter]].
Ron sent the //Wizard's Field Guide// to Harry at the [[Leaky Cauldron]] for his thirteenth birthday on 1 August 1993. The package was delivered by the Weasleys' elderly owl, [[Errol]]. Harry was very grateful for the gift, noting its practical value and telling Ron that he shouldn't have spent all his money on it.
=====Role in the Story=====
The //Wizard's Field Guide// plays a minor but significant role in //[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]// by developing the character of [[Ron Weasley]] and reinforcing the depth of his friendship with [[Harry Potter]]. Ron's choice to spend his limited funds on a thoughtful and useful gift, rather than on something for himself, highlights his generosity and loyalty.
The object also serves as a piece of world-building, illustrating the types of practical literature that exist in the [[wizarding world]] beyond academic textbooks. It subtly foreshadows the kind of survival knowledge that Harry, Ron, and [[Hermione Granger]] would later require during their hunt for [[Voldemort]]'s [[Horcrux]]es.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * The //Wizard's Field Guide// as a birthday present is omitted from the film adaptation of //Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban//. (film)
  * In the video game //LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4//, the "Wizard's Field Guide" is an in-game menu accessible from the [[Leaky Cauldron]] where players can view and purchase character tokens they have collected. (video game)