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Joab Pascal asked this question about Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality:
How many of the real HP books should one read before starting on this one?
David There are references to all seven books. I would recommend at least 1-4.

You need to read the first one at minimum so you know about Harry's "alternate…moreThere are references to all seven books. I would recommend at least 1-4.

You need to read the first one at minimum so you know about Harry's "alternate" universe and why his now being a scientist is interesting. Plus the main characters (Hermione, Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, Prof Quirrell).

The first four books would give you most of the references (Goblet of Fire, Azkaban, Ministry of Magic, etc). (less)
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