I. Potter, Bea ‧ trix /ˈbɪətrɪks $ ˈbɪər-/ BrE AmE
(1866–1943) a British writer who wrote stories for young children and also drew the pictures for her books. The characters in her stories are animals who dress and behave like humans, and they include Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten, and Mrs Tiggy-Winkle (a ↑ hedgehog ). Her stories are still very popular today.
II. Potter, Den ‧ nis /ˈdenəs, ˈdenɪs/ BrE AmE
(1935–94) a British writer of plays for television, whose many plays include Pennies from Heaven and The Singing Detective . He is generally regarded in the UK as the most important and original writer of plays for television, and his work is known especially for the way that popular songs are used as part of serious stories. Some people were shocked by the subjects of his plays and the language used by his characters. Many British people also remember his television ↑ interview with Melvyn Bragg, which was recorded just before he died of ↑ cancer .
III. Potter, Harry BrE AmE
the main character in British writer J.K. Rowling's very popular books. Harry Potter is a young boy who discovers that he is a ↑ wizard (=a man who has magical powers) . He is known for wearing round glasses. In the books, such as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , he learns about magic and fights against evil wizards. Six out of the seven books have been made into successful films.