What lies behind the pages of the most famous saga about magic - the books by J.K. Rowling about Harry Potter? This lecture is an opportunity to look at the books that an entire generation grew up with in a new light. The series about the boy wizard has become part of the cultural code of a whole generation. The captivating plot and characters relatable to every child continue to win over new fans among young readers. At the same time, behind the magic, fantastic creatures, and adventures lie deep meanings - this evening will be dedicated to them. Literary scholar and associate professor at the Faculty of Journalism of Moscow State University, Yegor Sartakov, offers to examine Rowling's novels through the lens of philosophy, religion, and even politics. The focus will be on questions of life and death, eternity, time, choice, mistakes, and redemption. These questions define the plot lines, the fates of the characters, and transform a children's fairy tale into a complex and multilayered work. The lecturer will explain how Christian symbolism, cultural archetypes, and references to historical allusions intertwine in the Potterverse. Why is Voldemort not just a villain, but a personification of the fear of death? Why is Hogwarts not just a school of magic, but a place of confrontation between different social models? What causes the conflicts between the magical and the "ordinary" worlds, and where do their roots grow? The discussion will also cover how the Potterverse has changed mass culture. The lecture will be of interest to those who are curious about literature, culture, and history, and of course, to Harry Potter fans.