Release of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2'. This marked the end of the film adaptation of the series.

Release of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1'. This marked the beginning of the end for the film adaptation of the series.

J.K. Rowling married Neil Murray in a private ceremony at Killiechassie House in Perthshire, Scotland. This event signified a new, more stable and private chapter in her life.

Release of 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'. Rowling's publishers coordinated selling the books at the same time globally, introduced security protocols to prevent premature purchases, and required booksellers to agree not to sell copies before the appointed time.

Bloomsbury published 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' in the UK with an initial print run of 5,650 copies. This is a landmark event marking the beginning of the global phenomenon that is the Harry Potter series.

The divorce between J.K. Rowling and Jorge Arantes was finalised. This marked the end of their legal relationship and a turning point for Rowling, allowing her to move forward with her life and career.

J.K. Rowling filed for divorce from Jorge Arantes. This marked the formal beginning of the end of a difficult chapter in her life.

J.K. Rowling sought an action of interdict (order of restraint) against her estranged husband, Jorge Arantes, who had come to Scotland seeking her and their daughter Jessica. The interdict was granted and Arantes returned to Portugal.

J.K. Rowling and Jorge Arantes separated. Rowling left with her daughter Jessica and returned to the UK. This marked the end of a troubled period in Rowling's life and a pivotal moment that led her to focus on writing.

Jessica Isabel Rowling Arantes, J.K. Rowling's daughter with Jorge Arantes, was born in Portugal. Named after Jessica Mitford. At this time, Rowling had finished the first three chapters of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Joanne Rowling married Jorge Arantes in Portugal. This marriage was significant for being her first and for leading to the birth of her first child, but it was also a difficult period marked by domestic abuse.

Anne Rowling, J.K. Rowling's mother, died of multiple sclerosis. This event significantly affected Rowling's life and writing, influencing themes of death and loss in the Harry Potter series. At the time of her mother's death Rowling was writing 'Harry Potter' and had never told her mother about it.

Joanne Rowling, later known as J.K. Rowling, was born in Yate, Gloucestershire, England. This is a pivotal date as it marks the birth of the author who would later create the Harry Potter series, significantly impacting children's literature and popular culture.

Anne Volant and Peter James Rowling, J.K. Rowling's parents, married. Both were 19 years old at the time. The marriage took place after they met on a train the previous year. This event is significant as it marks the beginning of J.K. Rowling's family life.