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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Book Review

The Harry Potter series has been around for awhile now and has cemented itself into the fantasy genre. Though some may not take the series at the same level as a Lord of the Rings or a Wheel of Time, it deserves its own place at the table of fantasy book series. Today we are going to be looking at the first installment to the series Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and let you know what really makes this book magical.

Introduction to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

book review for harry potter and the sorcerer's stone

This book’s first edition was released in October of 1998 and was written by J.K. Rowling. The book is 309 pages long not including any table of contents. The pages are spread by 17 chapters. My copy has the illustrations at the top of each chapter, I am not sure if this is something that has changed in the many editions that have been released since.

The book starts off introducing the wizarding world from the vantage point of the Dursley’s who we later find out are the Aunt and Uncle of Harry Potter, a boy who’s parents were murdered while he managed to survive. The attack on Harry’s parents left a signature lightning bolt scar on his forehead.

This was a fantastic way to introduce a new different world to an audience and is done in a very creative way. I must applaud J. K. Rowling for setting up the story in this way as even though this book is fast paced, it steeps the reader into the world from a perspective that would likely be more like our own.

The story then takes a time leap to when Harry has grown up and gets a letter of acceptance into the magical school called Hogwarts. The Dursley’s are very against this and do whatever they can to keep Harry a normal boy in their eyes. They fail in this after taking drastic measures to stop the letters from being sent in larger and larger quantities. So the rest of the book is Harry Potter’s introduction to the the magical world that is unknown to us “Muggles” (the name given to non magical people).

Strengths of The Sorcerer’s Stone

This book has a lot going for it that will be reiterated as we continue on through the story. The descriptions are very vivid of locations and items as well as character motives. This leads to a pretty laid back and easy read. Understandably these books are children books, anyone of any age can enjoy these books though and really appreciate everything else they have to offer for a relatively small time commitment based on this books size.

The school year structure of this book and the subsequent books makes for a really easy method to control pace for the story. The ending ties in many story notes from earlier on in the book such as learning magical spells that come in handy at the end of the book, playing a game of chess. Paying attention in potions class. Even getting onto the schools Quidditch team (Which can be best defined to me as football on brooms.) plays a role in the end. Though it may seem silly how many points in the story are later used at the end to accomplish the overarching story, it satisfies me knowing that next to every chapter has meaningful content to the end goal in some way or another.

Character Introductions In Sorcerer’s Stone

Character introductions are very well done. It takes very little for each character to be painted into the mind of the reader as well as share the base level motives and beliefs of each. Though later books handle these ideas in a more deep and complex manner, the method that is done in this book tends to match the age of the characters in the book which is around 11. The way J K Rowling rights this allows for easy understanding and the same level for children around the age of these characters as they can relate to what is happening in the book easily.

Ron Weasly’s introductions feel like a introduction of kids becoming friends on their first day of school, and that is exactly what it is. Most people can relate to an introduction like that cause we have all experienced it in a way ourselves.

Hermione’s introduction is well handled also. Though not the same experience as Ron, we are treated to her joining the group later on in the story. I feel that this was a good idea as to not overload the reader with new characters right away. This allows for the descriptions of Hogwarts to fill in that space and establish the world better instead of create a bogged down character spaghetti.

Weaknesses of The Sorcerer’s Stone

Reading the book as an adult can make the resolution of these books seem childish and that is something that will continue on through most of the series as the characters are literal children. For this book specifically it would make one wonder why grown adults that have been through school themselves would not be able to accomplish simple puzzles that the trio Harry, Ron, and Hermione could do.

The book ends rather abruptly. The last chapter contains the end of the story as well as the final confrontation. This seemed rather jarring to me. I feel that it could have been handled with whole additional chapter that expands slightly on Harry’s return to the muggle world and show that he has learned that not all is the same as when he left. That he as a character has definitively grown apart from the wishes of his Aunt and Uncle and has a hunger to return back to the wizarding world.

Plot of The Sorcerer’s Stone

The plot of the book once the book has made it to the wizarding world and Hogwarts is very school oriented as well as getting Harry Potter situated in the wizarding world. When Harry finds that Hagrid, the groundskeeper of Hogwarts has helped the headmaster named Albus Dumbledore hide a mysterious item, he and his friends jump into action figure out what the item is and protect it. Along the way they get into trouble a few times leading them to go into several restricted sections of the castle that only increases their curiosity.

Throughout the book Harry also learns a lot about who he is and about his parents since they went to the same school of Hogwarts as himself. He also needs to come to terms with being a celebrity in the wizarding world that he has only just now discovered.

In the end, this book is an example of a series that can be enjoyable for children and adults. It’s a perfect book to grab and start reading to your kids, but also is a strong escapism book. It’s incredibly easy to get enveloped in the story and the characters. Everything is so well crafted and put together. Descriptions are rich and characters are well thought out and developed, especially for just the first book in a series of books.

If you want to find out where this book ranks in the series you can check out our ranking list for the Harry Potter book series here !

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Book review: harry potter and the sorcerer’s stone, by j.k. rowling.

Perhaps nostalgia is a powerful steam engine, but I got lost in the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone every bit as easily as I did back in the day. There was definitely an element of comfort and familiarity at play as I got pulled back into the story. Pulling this book off the shelf was like visiting with a beloved friend you haven’t seen in a long time for a hearty meal.

But you can’t put it all on nostalgia. That takes away from the effortless charm and breezy wit Rowling employs in building the world of Harry Potter in this first installment. She makes this introductory volume less plot heavy in order to focus on world building without overwhelming the reader. The plot isn’t so much about a hero and a villain like all the others would be (the villain is practically an afterthought). Here, the plot is about Harry’s first year at Hogwarts. As such, we get to follow along on the journey and get to know all about what it is to be a student at Hogwarts–and a wizard living in this world. With this framework established, Rowling would be able to play about more boldly in subsequent books.

It also allows Rowling to keep the focus light and airy. Sorcerer’s Stone is solidly in the intermediate level. As the series progresses it will get darker, trending further and further into the young adult level–aging along with Harry himself and the seriousness of the dangers he faces. In comparison to where we’re going, Sorcerer’s Stone is practically a children’s book. Even Harry’s concerns in this book are childish. His biggest goal here, at age 11, is winning the house cup for Gryffindor. For context, by the time Harry is fourteen in book four the house cup will barely even rate a mention. Even Quidditch will barely factor into the later books. To be fair, by the end a lot of heavier plot devices have been set in motion that make it impossible to include everything that happens in a school year. But the point stands: at this point in time, Harry has a lighter view of the world and lighter cares. Winning the house cup means the world to him because he can’t imagine anything worse than being a loser anymore.

The fact that Rowling makes plot take a backseat to world building is probably a smart decision in the long term, but there’s no denying that it makes the conclusion problematic. Because there has to be a showdown of some sort, and she needs to get to work setting up Voldemort’s eventual return, otherwise Sorcerer’s Stone would go nowhere and it wouldn’t do a proper job setting up the conflict Harry will face over the course of seven books. So the villain plotline is relegated to a subplot that gets teased out in hints and details here and there, finally coalescing into something actionable only in the last forty pages. At that point it feels rushed, slightly haphazard, and doesn’t come together. Just as it’s forming, we get a deus ex machina to take care of everything. I suppose that makes sense considering that Harry only just learned that he’s a wizard–there’s no way he would be able to believably win a fight against a powerful wizard, especially one powered by Voldemort. Employing a deus ex machina allowed Rowling to hew closer to the reality of Harry being a child. Having someone else essentially fight the battle here makes it more effective when he grows up and fights his own battles beginning in the next book.

Except there’s also no denying that the plot, as much as there is one, doesn’t make much sense if you stop to think about it. There are entire plot points built around the flimsiest of premises. So when we’re expected to follow the reality of Harry’s youth sidelining him from the big fight at the conclusion just as it’s about to get interesting, we’re also somehow expected to believe that Harry, who has never flown on a broomstick, is such a natural at it that he’s not only good at it but he becomes the youngest player on his house’s Quidditch team and gets himself out of serious trouble simply by being so inherently good at it. That’s problematic. More problematic for 33 year-old me to accept than 18 year-old me. I was more willing to check my brain at the door and go with the flow as a youth, I suppose.

To be fair, it doesn’t help that the market is currently saturated with “chosen one” stories that have essentially ripped off Harry Potter. 18 year-old me would naturally have an easier time going with the flow in a story like this because I wouldn’t have learned to be jaded by all the low-quality imitators glutting the market. The very fact that Rowling attempts a balance puts Harry Potter head and shoulders above the pretenders to its throne (most of whom now also wear the dystopia badge after The Hunger Games ). Even here, when she is introducing her protagonist, Rowling was never interested in making Harry perfect. Yes, he’s impossibly brave and noble. Yes, he tends to make the difficult choices in order to do what’s right. But he’s also impetuous. He has a temper at times and can be stubborn. He can be misled. He can even be rude and thoughtless.

But I’m getting ahead of myself. Sorcerer’s Stone is still great, charming fun, even if it was a little disappointing to realize how shallow it is. It does an excellent job of setting up the drama to come, but that’s about it. I’d probably grade it a touch lower, but in the end I appreciate that the time Rowling spends establishing what a typical year at Hogwarts is like in this book allows her to use that framework to break those very boundaries in subsequent installments.

Read on for more about this installment. Or check out my Harry Potter page for more. Up next: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets .

New Characters

Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher

Professor Quirrell has precious little to recommend him or make him memorable, despite his passion for turbans and his zest for garlic. Until his villainous reveal, that is. But since the action of Sorcerer’s Stone is relegated to the background until the final forty pages–and Quirrell only spends twenty of those pages in the spotlight. As DAtDA professors go, Quirrell is far and away the most forgettable of the lot. Which shouldn’t really be allowed to happen since the dude has Voldemort living on the back of his head . I mean, that should count for something, right? Grade: 2/5

Special Artifacts or Spells

Harry spends most of the book obsessed with his Nimbus 2000 broomstick, but of course the entire book hinges on the safety of the titular Sorcerer’s Stone (known in the UK as the Philosopher’s Stone). The Sorcerer’s Stone is the creation of alchemist Nicolas Flamel and using it can grant a person immortality. Dumbledore has it moved to Hogwarts to protect it, but Professor Quirrell and his oversized Voldemort pimple quickly infiltrate the school and conveniently take the entire school year to figure out how to get beyond the defenses Dumbledore set up around it. Nevermind that the centerpiece of those defenses, the Mirror of Erised (which shows you your heart’s deepest desires) spends half the school year located somewhere else so Harry can stumble on it, see his parents, learn an important lesson, and understand how the mirror works when he encounters it in the final showdown. Harry also gets his first uses of his invisibility cloak , a tool which will allow him to sneak about the school for years to come.

The State of Harry’s Legacy

Solid as a rock. In this super-wholesome entry everything is sunny all the time, so no one other than Draco Malfoy or Severus Snape (or the Dursleys) would dare question Harry Potter’s noble intentions or do anything but admire him for being ‘the boy who lived.’ Harry won’t get his first taste of suspicion or fear until the next book in the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , and even that will look tame compared to what lies in store in the future.

Dumbledore Wisdom

In his introduction Albus Dumbledore remains a peripheral character, albeit one of striking nobility, honor, wisdom, and wit. It’s no mistake that Dumbledore serves as the novel’s deus ex machina. The impression he makes on Harry Potter–and us–will have repercussions throughout the series. Rowling goes to great pains to establish Dumbledore as a great and honorable man, then in the later books will force us to question his every method, just as Harry will be forced to do the same. But that’s later. For now he’s just lovable old sweets-loving Dumbledore, spouting wise turns of phrase like a fortune cookie. Here are his best bits of wisdom from Sorcerer’s Stone :

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1

Eleven-year-old Harry Potter is an orphaned English boy forced to live with his horrible aunt and uncle, the Dursleys, and their chubby, spoiled son Dudley. They treat Harry cruelly and dislike him so much that they don't even celebrate his birthday.

But things begin to look up when a mysterious letter arrives for Harry via an owl messenger. It's a letter announcing that he has been accepted to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Harry is led away from the Dursleys for a bit by a kindly and very large escort from Hogwarts --- Hagrid, the school's gamekeeper. Hagrid makes sure that Harry purchases all his proper school supplies (wand, cloaks, etc.) from the magical shops in Diagon Alley. Hagrid also tells Harry all about his deceased parents, James and Lily Potter, a legendary wizard and witch who also attended Hogwarts. Though it's sad to think about the parents he longs for, Harry is happy to learn that magic runs in his family!

Even though he has to go back to the awful Dursleys' from Diagon Alley, Harry can't help but be excited about his new school --- and he can't wait until September 1st, the day he leaves for Hogwarts.

On the big day, the Dursley's happily drop Harry off at King's Cross station where he catches the Hogwarts Express train at platform nine and three quarters. On board Harry meets Ron Weasley and aspiring witch Hermione Granger who will become his closest friends. Harry is amazed when the train stops at a huge castle; he can't believe this magical looking place is really Hogwarts.

As a first year student, Harry does well in his classes and also becomes the star of his dormitory's Quidditch team (kind of like soccer played on broomsticks high in the air). But not everything is jolly. In between classes in potions, spells and flying, Harry also must face some wicked and dangerous enemies like Draco Malfoy and the wizard who killed his parents, Voldemort. Harry also uncovers a mystery --- the location of the sorcerer's stone, a magical stone that can change metal into gold and provides a special potion that allows people to live forever.

Will Harry triumph over evil? Will his dormitory, Gryffindor, win the Quidditch championship? Come along on this magical adventure and find out.

J.K. Rowling has created a bewitching world that seems ever so real. We think you'll agree that her fast-paced story is hard to put down.

Reviewed by Shannon Maughan on October 1, 1999

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1 by J. K. Rowling

Publication Date: June 26, 2018
Genres: Fantasy
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
ISBN-10: 133829914X
ISBN-13: 9781338299144

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

By j.k. rowling.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is one of the most popular children's books ever written. It is a story about the triumph of love and bravery over evil.

Article written by Mohandas Alva

M.A. Degree in English Literature from Manipal University, India.

‘ Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone ‘ is a very engaging read for children and adults alike. Since it is the first book in this series, we are introduced to an entirely new world in this book. The world of magic slowly builds itself as we read through the book. The genius of this book is using the protagonist Harry’s discovery of this world to parallel the readers’.

Furthermore, despite several hardships and literally being an orphan who never knew love, Harry still recognizes love and affection when he sees it. While this book is memorable for a plethora of reasons, some elements of Rowling’s writing triumph as winners.

Discovering the Story World and Magic as a Metaphor

J. K. Rowling does a great job writing this story with an omniscient third-person narrative but still keeping the narrator wherever Harry is for a major part of this book. This makes the reader’s fascination and interest in the world of magic as new and real as Harry’s. We are introduced to several facts and significant peculiarities of the world of magic, all of which seem very consistently developed, adding authenticity to it.

While there are a lot of similarities between the real world and the world of magic, the differences are usually peculiar and downright funny at times. Platform nine and three-quarters, running through a brick wall, ghosts roaming freely and talking to living people, and many other peculiarities add to the charm of creating an interesting story world. One could go on to theorize that calling non-magic people muggles and portraying the Dursleys as ordinary people who hate things like magic has a metaphorical purpose.

It furthers the cause and appeals to the readers to be more imaginative and creative. Magic is a metaphor for imagination in this case. The Dursleys are scared of anything out of the ordinary. They spend their entire day doing mundane tasks they assign meaning to and criticize almost anything and anyone that doesn’t fit their design.

On the contrary, Harry, despite being ill-treated and not loved by the Dursleys, has a flair for imagination and creativity. It didn’t take very long for him to get used to the wizarding ways, and he very clearly had the potential to do great things after all. This book is, in its essence, an inspiration for readers to make dreams come true and bravely follow their dreams despite obstacles. It is an apt narrative for children who, at their age, tend to discover new things and ideas to develop.

Good vs Evil and Heroism

The trope of a savior standing up to the tyrant is not new. However, ‘ Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone ‘ being a children’s book, delves into this slowly. When Harry is unaware of magic and thinks that his parents died in an accident, he is a normal child with very little to think about good, evil, and the need for heroism.

However, once he is informed of the actual circumstances of his parents’ death and after discovering magic, he gains new insights, and his worldview significantly changes. His sense of responsibility and the need to stop Voldemort at any cost from getting to the Philosopher’s Stone set the path for his heroism. This transition happens slowly, yet it feels very natural. He doesn’t know what he will do if he faces Voldemort. Despite this naive understanding of the consequences, he still chooses to face Voldemort.

This portrayal of heroism is quite commendable as it appeals to the very cause of wanting to stop the wrongdoing. The fact that an eleven-year-old boy and his two friends thwart a feared dark wizard from stealing the Philosopher’s Stone in a school that has so many adults who are way more experienced and well-equipped to do it portrays heroism in its purest form. Heroism is more the choice to take action against evil than the ability to stop evil. This book does a good job illustrating this subtlety.

Sacrifice in Harry Potter

Sacrifice is an essential part of this novel. The story of ‘ Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone ‘ uses sacrifice to define both friendship and love. Harry’s parents die because they sacrifice themselves to protect Harry. Ron sacrifices himself while playing Wizard chess. Several people who fought in the war against Voldemort sacrificed themselves for the well-being of the collective community.

The trope of sacrifice plays a major role in setting up differences in morality between the good and the evil. As Dumbledore points out to Harry, Voldemort does not understand love. The fact that Harry understands love and values it, sets a specific difference in the choices that Harry and Lord Voldemort make.

Harry is willing to sacrifice himself when he takes over the task of protecting the Philosopher’s Stone. On the contrary, Voldemort uses others for his selfish motives. This stark difference between willing to sacrifice oneself and using others as a shield to protect oneself makes all the difference and definitively separates good and evil in this book.

Why was Harry Potter banned?

Harry Potter was banned in a catholic school in Nashville, Tennessee, because of fear of evil spirits. Some other places have also banned Harry Potter books for similar religious fears. Some religious leaders were concerned that the spells and enchantments mentioned in the book were real and that they could summon evil spirits and dark magic.

Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone worth reading for an adult?

‘ Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone ‘ is definitely worth reading for an adult. While it was written as a children’s book, it has outlived this label, and there are people of all ages who not only read these books but also engage in community discussions and have fun playing games inspired by these books. Many people have found reading this book a very rewarding experience, as is evident from the sales and fame this book has garnered across all demographics.

Should I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone or watch the movie?

While the movie is undoubtedly well-made and a thrill to watch, the books are far more detailed and a very thrilling read. Most people who have both read the books and watched the movies always choose the former as a better experience. Furthermore, there are several interesting and amusing characters and scenes in the book that the movie couldn’t incorporate. So, one would be missing out on a lot if one doesn’t read ‘ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. ‘

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Review - A Thrilling Read

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Book Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Book Description: 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' by J.K. Rowling is an enchanting, generation-defining tale of a young wizard's magical journey.

Book Author: J.K. Rowling

Book Edition: First UK Edition

Book Format: Hardcover

Publisher - Organization: Bloomsbury

Date published: June 26, 1997

Illustrator: Thomas Taylor

ISBN: 1-4088-5565-2

Number Of Pages: 309

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Book Review

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J K Rowling is a thrilling read that hooks the reader from page one. Published in the year 1997, it is one of the highest grossing novels ever written. Some elements of the novel like its elaborate yet accessible world-building makes it a very entertaining read for children and adults alike. It follows the story of an orphan boy named Harry Potter who realizes he is a wizard and the rest of the book records his journey as a young wizard in Hogwarts, a school of magic. This book, and the series as a whole have been a definitive part of an entire generation’s childhood and have garnered very high praise as an entertaining read.

The plot is entertaining and is a very immersive read.
Has a lot of early lessons for children on morality.
The characters are well developed and the story world is well structured and interesting.
The writing style may be a bit rudimentary for adult avid readers.
Several instances of Deux Ex Machina make the protagonist’s position very safe and lacking any real danger.
Some mild instances of body shaming exist within the novel.

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1) What is the name of the goblin-made object that is supposed to bring its owner prosperity, but also brings them into conflict with goblins?

2) Which spell is used to open the Marauder's Map?

3) Who teaches Herbology at Hogwarts?

4) What animal represents Hufflepuff house?

5) Which object is NOT one of the Deathly Hallows?

6) What is the name of the train that takes students to Hogwarts?

7) What is the name of Harry Potter's pet owl?

8) Who originally owned the Elder Wand before Dumbledore won it?

9) What is the core ingredient of the wand owned by Harry Potter?

10) What is the name of the goblin who helps Harry, Ron, and Hermione break into Gringotts?

11) What is the effect of the Cheering Charm?

12) What does the Mirror of Erised show?

13) What was the last Horcrux to be destroyed?

14) What form does Hermione Granger's Patronus take?

15) What does the incantation "Obliviate" do?

16) In the "Order of the Phoenix," who is NOT a member of the original Order of the Phoenix shown in the old photograph that Moody shows Harry?

17) Which character is killed by Bellatrix Lestrange in the Battle of Hogwarts?

18) Who is the Half-Blood Prince?

19) What specific type of dragon does Harry face during the Triwizard Tournament?

20) In which Harry Potter book does Harry first speak Parseltongue?

21) What creature is Aragog?

22) What is the name of the book Hermione gives to Harry before his first ever Quidditch match?

23) What is Dumbledore's full name?

24) What potion is known as "Liquid Luck"?

25) Who was the Peverell brother that owned the invisibility cloak?

26) Which potion did Hermione brew in her second year that allowed her, Ron, and Harry to assume the identities of Slytherins?

27) What are the dying words of Severus Snape in both the book and the film "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"?

28) Which creature can transform into a person's worst fear?

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Educational Value

Author borrows many magical creatures, people, and concepts from other fantasy traditions and puts her own spin on them: Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel and their Sorcerer's (or Philosopher's) Stone, wands and potions, unicorns, goblins, centaurs, dragons, giants, trolls, and more.

Positive Messages

Friendship and bravery are more important than books and cleverness. There are many kinds of bravery, and it's even braver to stand up to your friends than to your enemies.

Positive Role Models

Main characters Harry, Ron, and Hermione, models of dedicated friends, are rewarded for their bravery. They are usually punished for rule-breaking but also get away with quite a bit, especially when Harry gets his hands on an invisibility cloak. Harry always means well, though, and just like the sorting hat says, he has a "thirst to prove himself." Dumbledore (Hogwarts' eccentric headmaster) is a wonderful mentor to Harry, showing up with sage advice at just the right times.

Diverse Representations

There's a little diversity at Hogwarts. Lee Jordan is described as having dreadlocks, and the Patil twins are sorted into the Gryffindor house. Some diverse family structures are described: Harry lives with his aunt and uncle and Neville with his grandmother. Harry and Ron bond over growing up with second-hand clothes and wishing they had more money; Ron's insecurity over being from a poorer family comes up a lot. Women have prominent roles at Hogwarts: Professor McGonagall and Professor Sprout are both heads of houses. There are two girls on the Gryffindor quidditch team. There's only one larger-sized character who isn't a bad guy, and that's Hagrid. Lots of negative language around the size of Dudley and his father and Malfoy's Slytherin friends Crabbe and Goyle.

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Violence & Scariness

Kids are in peril often, but it's mostly at the hands of fantasy creatures. A three-headed dog threatens Harry and friends. Harry and Draco see a dead and bloody unicorn and are chased by a hooded figure in the Forbidden Forest. Harry and friends fight a troll and knock it unconscious, are nearly crushed by a constricting plant and pummeled by a life-size chess board. Some minor injuries: a dragon bite that swells up and a broken wrist after a fall off a broom. Some bullying and a fistfight. One minor character dies. Mostly friendly ghosts roam the halls; the ghost Nearly Headless Nick shows how he got the name. Talk of Harry's childhood with his Muggle family, how his cousin bullied and hit him and his aunt and uncle neglected him. Harry's uncle points a gun at Hagrid. Flashback to the (bloodless) deaths of Harry's parents and much discussion about how they died and the one who killed them.

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Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

Hagrid mentions having way too much to drink one night and giving away a dangerous secret. At another time Hagrid carries and drinks from a flask, and at Christmas dinner he drinks heavily and kisses Professor McGonagall on the cheek. Vernon Dursley is served brandy after a trying day. Witches drink sherry, and someone smokes a long pipe at a wizard bar. Baby dragons drink a mixture of brandy and chicken blood.

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Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is the first book in J.K. Rowling' s Harry Potter series about an orphan boy who begins his studies at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The novel respects kids' intelligence and motivates them to tackle its greater length and complexity, play imaginative games, and try to solve its logic puzzles. Book 1 is the lightest in the series, but it still has some scary stuff for sensitive readers: a three-headed dog, an attacking troll, a violent life-size chess board, a hooded figure over a dead and bleeding unicorn, as well as a discussion of how Harry's parents died years ago and how he was raised by an aunt and uncle who neglected him. Some adult wizards drink, especially Hagrid, who drinks to excess more than once. There's little diversity at Hogwarts beyond a few students of color, but women have prominent roles at the school, and the smartest kid in class is Hermione, a girl. The 2015 lavishly illustrated, larger-format edition features a new cover (different from the original U.S. cover pictured here) and more than 100 full-color illustrations by Jim Kay ( A Monster Calls ) that depict shimmering ghosts amid breathtaking scenes of Hogwarts, character portraits, and pages from magical textbooks. Parents who want to learn more about the series (and spin-off movies and games) can read our Harry Potter Age-by-Age Guide .

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In HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE, Harry Potter is left on his aunt and uncle's doorstep as a baby after his parents are killed. For 10 years he's forced to sleep in a cupboard under the stairs while his bullying cousin, Dudley, is spoiled rotten. The summer before the start of secondary school, a letter arrives with his name on it, no stamp, and a mysterious seal. Uncle Vernon snatches it away before he can open it, but it doesn't matter. More and more letters arrive and the family is eventually chased down to a rocky island by a large hairy man named Hagrid. Thanks to Hagrid, Harry finally gets to open his letter: an invitation to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. And, surprise! "You're a wizard, Harry." It turns out that Harry is one of the most famous wizards ever, called the Boy Who Lived after he survived an attack from the evil Lord Voldemort. Not only did Harry survive the attack that killed his parents, but somehow baby Harry also managed to defeat Voldemort in the process. So that's how he got that lightning-bolt scar on his forehead.

Is It Any Good?

There are two kinds of magic in this phenomenal boy-wizard tale, the literal spell kind and the spell cast by a thrilling world for young (and old) fantasy readers to explore. While Harry Potter and his new friends Ron and Hermione get their first lessons in potion making and how to make a feather fly ("swish and flick!"), readers are getting lessons in delightful ideas like owls delivering the post, secret train platforms, pictures and staircases that move, sports played on broomsticks, and even odd-flavored jelly beans. Readers will want to grab their owl, cat, or toad (how can you choose just one?!) and hop on the train to Hogwarts immediately.

But it's not all fun with flying broomsticks. Harry Potter isn't called the Boy Who Lived for nothing. He's an orphan because an evil wizard killed his parents and wanted to kill him, and that evil still lurks at the school. As Harry, Ron, and Hermione uncover a plot to steal the Sorcerer's Stone of the title, more and more school rules must be broken (and some serious house points must be lost) to figure out who the enemy at school really is. Readers will enjoy the twists, danger, and kid wizard heroics that drive the final action.

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Kids just getting into the series will find a whole world of Harry Potter available to them, from Chocolate Frogs for sale at the grocery store to theme parks. A die-hard Potter fan can spend a lot of money in their lifetime on merchandise and experiences. Do you think this is worth your money? Are there other ways you can celebrate books you love without raiding your piggie bank?

This series has been commended for getting so many kids to love reading. Which books made you start to love reading? Or are you still looking for them?

Book Details

Author : J. K. Rowling
Illustrator : Mary Grandpre
Genre : Fantasy
Topics : Magic and Fantasy
Book type : Fiction
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Publication date : September 1, 1998
Publisher's recommended age(s) : 9 - 12
Number of pages : 309
Awards : ALA Best and Notable Books , Common Sense Media Award , Kids' Choice Award
Last updated : May 5, 2024

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Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone

1st Published in UK as Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone

by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling

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Harry hasn't had a birthday party in eleven years - but all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives with an invitation to an incredible place.

Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility. All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley - a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry's room is a closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn't had a birthday party in eleven years. But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry and anyone who reads about him - will find unforgettable. For it's there that he finds not only friends, aerial sports, and magic in everything from classes to meals, but a great destiny that's been waiting for him... if Harry can survive the encounter.

Chapter Two The Vanishing Glass

Nearly ten years had passed since the Dursleys had woken up to find their nephew on the front step, but Privet Drive had hardly changed at all. The sun rose on the same tidy front gardens and lit up the brass number four on the Dursleys' front door; it crept into their living room, which was almost exactly the same as it had been on the night when Mr. Dursley had seen that fateful news report about the owls. Only the photographs on the mantelpiece really showed how much time had passed. Ten years ago, there had been lots of pictures of what looked like a large pink beach ball wearing different-colored bonnets - but Dudley Dursley was no longer a baby, and now the photographs showed a large blond boy riding his first bicycle, on a carousel at the fair, playing a computer game with his father, being hugged and kissed by his mother. The room held no sign at all that another boy lived in the house, too. Yet Harry Potter was still there, asleep at ...

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Harry potter and the sorcerer’s stone – “harry potter” series.

J.K. Rowling

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Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc.

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After being raised in the miserably unfair home of his Uncle Vernon Dursley, Harry practically begins life anew when he discovers that he is a wizard and is invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Among Harry’s first-year adventures are making new friends (Hagrid, Ron and Hermione), standing up to the torments of school bully Draco Malfoy, and becoming the star player on his Quidditch team (the favored sport in the magical world). Harry’s life as a Hogwarts “first-year” is more interesting than that of most attendees, because he is already famous for surviving the attack of the evil Lord Voldemort, who tried to kill him as an infant. Everyone in the wizard world knows more about Harry’s family and his story than he does, so a great deal of the book is about Harry growing into his heritage.

By far the most important happening of Harry’s first year is unraveling the mystery of the Sorcerer’s Stone and coming face to face with Voldemort. The Sorcerer’s Stone has the power to turn things to gold and to give immortality to humans. Voldemort, who lost most of his power in the battle with Harry’s parents, is desperate to find the stone and use it for his own evil purposes. He enlists the help of one Hogwarts professor, and in the end, Harry meets both of them in hand-to-hand combat. Of course, Harry wins, but Voldemort is not defeated forever.

Positive Elements

At the wizards’ bank, Harry reads on the door the following warning against greed: “Enter stranger, but take heed of what awaits the sin of greed. For those who take but do not earn must pay dearly in their turn. So if you seek beneath our floors a treasure that was never yours, thief, you have been warned, beware of finding more than treasure there.”

Unraveling the Sorcerer’s Stone mystery, Harry, Ron and Hermione find themselves involved in a life-sized chess game, in which they become playing pieces. Two positive things here: first, Harry recognizes that Ron is more gifted than he at chess, so he defers to Ron as the wiser partner. More important, Ron proves himself to be such a good friend to Harry that he is willing to sacrifice his playing piece (and get knocked unconscious in the process) so that Harry can go on to find the stone.

Harry’s parents loved him unconditionally, even sacrificially. The message is clear about the effects of this kind of love: Voldemort says, “I killed your father first, and he put up a courageous fight … but your mother needn’t have died. … She was trying to protect you.” Later, Dumbledore says, “Your mother died to save you. If there is one thing Voldemort cannot understand, it is love. He didn’t realize that love as powerful as your mother’s for you leaves its own mark. Not a scar, no visible sign … to have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some sort of protection forever.”

Violent Content

No detailed description is given of the death of Harry’s parents. All Harry can remember is a huge flash of green light.

The resident directors in the Hogwarts dormitories are all ghosts. Two of them, in particular, have apparently died rather gruesome deaths, for they are named The Bloody Baron and Near Headless Nick, which gives some clue as to how they became specters.

Nicolas Flamel, the inventor of the Sorcerer’s Stone, agrees that it is in the best interest of humanity for the stone to be destroyed. This means that he and his wife, who both are over 600 years old, will die, because they will have no more sustenance from the stone. Harry expresses his distress over this selfless act, and the good professor Dumbledore responds, “To one as young as you, I’m sure it seems incredible, but to Nicolas and Perenelle, it really is like going to bed after a very, very long day. After all, to the well organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.”

As previously mentioned, an evil professor tries to knock Harry to his death (or at least to serious injury) during a Quidditch match. This same professor slaughters a Unicorn in order to drink the life-giving blood of an innocent animal.

Preceding the final match with Voldemort, Ron is knocked unconscious as he, Harry and Hermione struggle to solve the mystery of the Sorcerer’s Stone. The final battle itself is an intense struggle, for Harry soon discovers that Voldemort cannot touch his body without being badly burned. As Harry’s encounter with Voldemort rises to a climax, Voldemort screams at one of his followers, “KILL HIM! KILL HIM!”

Harry’s Family

Harry is treated horribly by Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia and cousin Dudley Dursley. The Dursleys make Harry sleep in a closet, and they make no excuses about denying Harry simple pleasures while spoiling Dudley (“Every year on Dudley’s birthday, his parents took him and a friend out for the day, to adventure parks, hamburger restaurants or the movies. Every year, Harry was left behind with Mrs. Figg, a mad old lady who lived two streets away. Harry hated it there. The whole house smelled of cabbage, and Mrs. Figg made Harry look at photographs of all the cats she’d ever owned”).

The Dursleys are not characterized in such a way that the reader understands them to be a respectable or even a normal example of a family. In fact, the Dursleys are set up more as an example of the damage that is done when a child doesn’t have a real family. Children who have been neglected are likely to identify with Harry and be encouraged by his success at changing his station in life.

The Hogwarts community becomes a kind of surrogate family for Harry. He has a better Christmas at Hogwarts than he ever had with the Dursleys. And through his new friend, Ron Weasley, Harry is semi-adopted into the Weasley family, who care for him and even send him gifts, though they are poor themselves.

Throughout the story, there is the understanding that Harry’s real family truly loved him and would have treated him well. Finally, Harry finds them through a magical mirror called Erised (desire spelled backward.) In the mirror, he is able to see his mother and father looking at him longingly and waving. The mirror is intended to show its viewer the deepest desire of his or her heart.

School Discipline

J.K. Rowling paints a detailed picture of each of the prominent professors—McGonagall is fair and an excellent disciplinarian; Snape is grouchy and vengeful; Quirrell is stuttering and spineless; Dumbledore is wise and altogether respected. Harry and friends figure out early where their loyalties lie and what they can get way with in the classroom. They respect McGonagall and Dumbledore most, because these two are upright, wise and understanding.

Hogwarts rules include no fighting, no sneaking around after hours and no use of magic outside the classroom. Harry and company find a lot of their adventure in breaking the sneaking around rule and usually wind up saving someone or making an important discovery when they’re doing things they shouldn’t. They are always justly punished when they are caught in their misdeeds.

Hermione is the dissenting voice, always warning Harry and Ron that they’d better toe the line. Unfortunately, it is when she finally concedes to breaking the rules (for a good cause, of course) that Hermione proves herself a true friend to Harry and Ron (“Ron dropped his wand. Hermione Granger, telling a downright lie to a teacher?… Hermione was the last person to do anything against the rules, and here she was, pretending she had to get them out of trouble. … From that moment on, Hermione Granger became their friend”).

In the end, Harry repents of his rule breaking: “It was a bit late to repair the damage, but Harry swore to himself not to meddle in the things that weren’t his business from now on. He’d had it with sneaking and spying. He felt so ashamed of himself.”

Alcohol Use

Hagrid, the school’s caretaker, likes to drink (both for social reasons and to calm his nerves). “Everyone [in the bar] seemed to know Hagrid; they waved and smiled at him, and the bartender reached for a glass, saying, ‘The usual, Hagrid?’ ‘Can’t Tom, I’m on Hogwarts business,’ said Hagrid.” Hagrid does renounce his drinking habit when he realizes that while he was under the influence, he disclosed secret information that could have cost Harry his life. (“It’s—all—my—ruddy—fault! … I told him! Yeh could’ve died! … I’ll never drink again!”)

Spiritual Elements

Witchcraft and wizardry are central devices in this story. And they are presented in a very stereotypical manner. For example, Harry’s school supply list includes “three sets of plain work robes (black) … one pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar) … one wand, one cauldron (pewter, standard size 2),” and books like “The Standard Book of Spells … Magical Theory and One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi.”

References to dark magic and other evils that pertain to the “dark side” are included, but they are never presented as desirable. Every character who is allied with these forces is an enemy or at least a tormentor to the hero of the story. For instance, one evil professor uses powerful dark magic to try to knock Harry off his broomstick during a Quidditch match. (On a cultural level, Rowling can be commended for steering young fans away from the so-called dark side, but from a spiritual perspective, it’s clear that there are not dark and light sides when it comes to witchcraft; it’s all as black as sin.)

The most intense example of dark magic occurs during Harry’s confrontation with Voldemort, when the evil one tempts Harry to come over to the dark side in order to save his own life: “‘See what I have become?’ the face said. ‘Mere shadow and vapor. … I have form only when I can share another’s body … but there have always been those willing to let me into their hearts and minds. … Don’t be a fool. … Better save your own life and join me … or you’ll meet the same end as your parents. … They died begging me for mercy.'”

“Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow, turn this stupid, fat rat yellow” is a spoken charm typical of what Harry and his friends learn at Hogwarts. Some children may be fascinated and want to try these seemingly harmless spells for themselves. Not a wise idea, considering how very real the occult is. The meaningless charms found in this book may not summon occult forces, but there are real charms that do.

That said, Rowling presents life in the supernatural realm as much fuller than life in the physical realm. Colors are brighter, people are more interesting and life is more exciting and surprising. But the side of the supernatural world that Rowling presents is not really the side that offers this abundant life. In fact, biblically speaking, to participate in the world of witchcraft brings death rather than a fuller life (1 Sam. 28:6-18, Is. 8:19 and 47:12-14). That’s more than enough reason for families to think long and hard before embarking on Harry Potter’s magic carpet ride.

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A novel that needs no introduction is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J. K. Rowling. It is the novel that has shaped the lives of millions of readers and is still one of the most read novels today! Keep reading to find out why this novel and series is as popular as it is.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Summary

On his eleventh birthday, Harry Potter finds out he is a wizard and will be attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Before then, Harry did not even know that magic was real or that he was famous. As Harry learns about his past and his parents who died protecting him, he prepares to embark on a new journey.

Harry arrives at Hogwarts and becomes friends with two of his classmates Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger. The trio all are members of house Gryffindor and help each other pass the first year at Hogwarts. But as they find out throughout the course of the year, they will face many challenges and enemies.

Suspicious activity at Hogwarts like a three-headed dog guarding a trap door and a troll somehow entering and attacking Hogwarts makes the trio suspicious. Harry, Ron, and Hermione soon discover Professor Dumbledore is hiding something at Hogwarts and someone is trying hard to steal it. As the first years try to manage the workload, they must also stop whoever is after the secret artifact before it is used by the dark forces at the school.

Originally published as Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in the United Kingdom in 1997, within the first six months of release, the children’s book took off. When Scholastic bought the U.S. rights, Scholastic’s Arthur Levine believes that the title wouldn’t work for American readers. After some discussion, the novel’s title was changed to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone which was suggested by Rowling.

Rowling went on to say that she wished she hadn’t changed it but since it was her first novel, she didn’t have as much leverage. The title change was not necessary and makes it a bit confusing for some people. The good thing is that that is the only novel where that happened. Maybe Scholastics should give readers a little bit more credit.

I was first introduced to the Harry Potter world by the movies. As a kid, I was always intimidated but the size of the Harry Potter novels and did not believe I would be able to read a book that big. It was later on in my life that I tackled bigger novels and even later when I finally read the Harry Potter novels.

I fell in love with the novels wholeheartedly. The writing is great, the characters are wonderful, and the overarching plot and how everything connects was done perfectly. One thing the movies never did well was showcase Harry’s struggle of not having a family and his loneliness. In the novel, we see how they affect Harry’s state of mind and acting out because of those feelings, something the movies don’t do that well.

This novel and the whole Harry Potter series should be read by every reader in my opinion. Not everyone has to like it but reading it and finding that whether you do or not should be a test given to everyone. It will get a lot if children into reading and that is always a great end result. Expect reviews for all the novels in the series in the coming months!

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In the first paragraph u wrote eep instead of keep… XD

Thanks I’ll fix it now 🙂

I used to be a huge fan of the movies but never read the books. It’s always interesting to hear the differences. Good to know that the book expands on the characters a bit more!

The entire series ends differently in the books than in the movies. the boom ending in Deadly Hallow makes much more sense.

My daughter made sure all her copies were the the UK versions

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these series made a reader out of me, thanks for sharing 🙂

Thanks for reading! 👍

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I also saw the movies first. It wasn’t until after “The Goblet of Fire” film came out that I started reading the books. But I read the 4th one first, and the rest out of order, until “The Deathly Hallows” book was released. Not too long ago, I started rereading the 1st “Harry Potter” novel, and picked up on some new details and moments that I’d missed before, including some dark ones.

Rereading them now and there’s a lot that you realize that you missed. Rowling thought it all out!

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I love Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone also known as. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

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The cover was good, but I read a little, and I thought that if I read more it would be more interesting. Well, beyond interesting, but my new favorite book!

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HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE

From the harry potter series , vol. 1.

by J.K. Rowling ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 1, 1998

It’s slanted toward action-oriented readers, who will find that Briticisms meld with all the other wonders of magic school.

In a rousing first novel, already an award-winner in England, Harry is just a baby when his magical parents are done in by Voldemort, a wizard so dastardly other wizards are scared to mention his name.

So Harry is brought up by his mean Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia Dursley, and picked on by his horrid cousin Dudley. He knows nothing about his magical birthright until ten years later, when he learns he’s to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Hogwarts is a lot like English boarding school, except that instead of classes in math and grammar, the curriculum features courses in Transfiguration, Herbology, and Defense Against the Dark Arts. Harry becomes the star player of Quidditch, a sort of mid-air ball game. With the help of his new friends Ron and Hermione, Harry solves a mystery involving a sorcerer’s stone that ultimately takes him to the evil Voldemort. This hugely enjoyable fantasy is filled with imaginative details, from oddly flavored jelly beans to dragons’ eggs hatched on the hearth.

Pub Date: Sept. 1, 1998

ISBN: 978-0-590-35340-3

Page Count: 309

Publisher: Levine/Scholastic

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 1, 1998

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Book Review: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Posted January 8, 2011 by Whitney in Review / 5 Comments

Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility. All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley—a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry's room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn't had a birthday party in eleven years. But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry—and anyone who reads about him—will find unforgettable. For it's there that he finds not only friends, aerial sports, and magic in everything from classes to meals, but a great destiny that's been waiting for him... if Harry can survive the encounter.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, what is there to say that hasn’t already been said? Magical, creative, spellbinding, suspenseful, cleverly crafted with a sense of camaraderie, just to name a few.

Harry Potter, the boy who lived has no idea that he is special or famous, how could he with a cousin like Dudley Dursey? So when Harry gets his letter to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry a whole new world opens up for him filled with adventure.

It is hard not to fall in love with Harry Potter and his slew of run-ins with danger, not to mention defeating Voldemort the most powerful Wizard not once but twice. Although, even though the stories are enchanting, they have a kind of nostalgia to them as this was one series I read over and over again (and obviously still do). Recently, my mom told me that when she would read the novels to my brother and I it took everything in her power not to continue on after we had fallen asleep. I think it really says something about a book (or books) if they can be read and enjoyed by multiple generations. Classic.

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this book 🙂 Thanks for reviewing it and reminding me how wonderful it is!

I've read this series so many times I've lost count. Haha. Last time I read it was December 31st, 2008. I started the series and finished the last day of the year. I did this because I wanted to not read the series again until all the movies are out on DVD including Part 2 of Deathly Hallows. So far I feel like I'm in rehab =P

Oh, this review has me itching to re-read the series. I promised myself that I would treat myself to a re-read after I graduate in the spring!

I love this series and you are right, it is just awesome 🙂

i have heard the most marvelous things about it and i still have not read it. it is presenting a giant hole in my cultural literacy. my students just look at me in wonder that i do not know the game quidditch. i do not even know how to spell quidditch–must read them soon!!!!!!

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Full Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
When Written: 1990-1995
Where Written: Manchester, England; Porto, Portugal; Edinburgh, Scotland
When Published: 1995
Literary Period: Contemporary
Genre: Children’s fantasy, children’s fiction
Setting: England; Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Climax: Harry finds the Sorcerer’s Stone and prevents Voldemort’s return to power.
Antagonist: Voldemort, Professor Quirrell, and Draco Malfoy
Point of View: Third person

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Beginning with the End. Rowling has stated that within the first year of writing the Harry Potter series, she wrote a sketch of what one of the final chapters of the seventh book might be.

Harry Potter and the Dead Languages. As of 2018, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone has been published in 75 other languages, including Latin and Ancient Greek.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Written by J.K. Rowling

Age Range: 8 and up

Paperback: 336 pages

Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books; Reissue edition (June 26, 2018)

ISBN-13: 978-1338299144

What to Expect: Fantasy and Magic

It is July 31. That means that it is Harry Potter’s birthday and the the perfect opportunity to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone .

Get your tickets ready. The grand, shiny red Hogwarts Express is ready to depart from platform 9 3/4, and you won’t want to miss the enchanting ride into the spellbinding wizarding world of Harry Potter.

Harry is an orphan who has been living with Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon, and cousin Dudley Dursley since he was a baby. The Dursleys are plain despicable and make Harry sleep in a cupboard under the stairs. On Harry’s eleventh birthday, mysterious letters addressed to Harry Potter begin arriving at the house, and his aunt and uncle try everything they can to keep them from Harry. That’s when a very large looking man, Hagrid, shows up to deliver the letter in person, along with a very important message: “You’re a wizard, Harry!” Unknown to Harry, he isn’t just any wizard, he is a very famous wizard with a destiny waiting to be fulfilled; a destiny that explains the peculiar lightning bolt scar he has on his forehead. Harry’s whole world will be turned upside down as he embarks on a new and exciting journey to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

J.K Rowling’s writing is as magical as the story itself. The settings and locations provide rich backdrops for the page-turning drama that unfolds—Hogwarts is located in a remote location in a majestic castle nestled against the Forbidden Forest. Feel-good moments soften, and also propel, the ever-growing tension—amidst the flurry of new magical activities (flying broomsticks and playing the wizarding sport of choice, Quidditch) and lessons (‘Care of Magical Creatures’ and ‘Defense Against the Dark Arts’), it becomes apparent that a dark power is growing stronger … the kind of power that could only come from the most feared wizard … He Who Shall Not Be Named. Could Harry and his lightning bolt scar be somehow connected to this dark wizard? This question and more make it near impossible to stop at just one or two chapters a night!

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is not to be missed by any reader, young or old. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this story, Scholastic has released new covers for the series, illustrated by Caldecott Medal-winning artist Brian Selznick. The covers are a kind of magic in their own right: when placed side by side, the seven covers make one spectacular picture that highlights the arc of the seven book series. Selznick’s artwork is fantastical and the cover design concept is genius!

Of course, there’s only one thing to do: Grab your invisibility cloak, and jump headfirst into this adventurous, mysterious, perilous, and highly entertaining book about muggles (non-magical) and magical folk.

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J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them , which marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. She has also collaborated on a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two , which opened in London’s West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012 J.K. Rowling’s digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features, and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. J.K. Rowling is also the author of The Casual Vacancy , a novel for adult readers, and the Strike crime series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honors, including an OBE and Companion of Honour, France’s Légion d’honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

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Brian Selznick ’s books have garnered countless accolades worldwide, and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He is the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the #1 New York Times bestsellers The Invention of Hugo Cabret , adapted into Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning movie Hugo ; and Wonderstruck , adapted by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick; as well as The Marvels and Baby Monkey, Private Eye (co-written with Dr. David Serlin). Selznick divides his time between Brooklyn, New York, and San Diego, California.

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A mysterious letter, delivered by the friendly giant Hagrid, wrenches Harry from his dreary, Muggle-ridden existence: "We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry." Of course, Uncle Vernon yells most unpleasantly, "I AM NOT PAYING FOR SOME CRACKPOT OLD FOOL TO TEACH HIM MAGIC TRICKS!" Soon enough, however, Harry finds himself at Hogwarts with his owl Hedwig... and that's where the real adventure--humorous, haunting, and suspenseful--begins. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone , first published in England as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone , continues to win major awards in England. So far it has won the National Book Award, the Smarties Prize, the Children's Book Award, and is short-listed for the Carnegie Medal, the U.K. version of the Newbery Medal. This magical, gripping, brilliant book--a future classic to be sure--will leave kids clamoring for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban . (Ages 8 to 13) --Karin Snelson

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J.K. Rowling is the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which have sold over 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She also wrote three short series companion volumes for charity, including Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them , which later became the inspiration for a new series of films. Harry’s story as a grown-up was later continued in a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , which J.K. Rowling wrote with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany.

In 2020, she returned to publishing for younger children with the fairy tale The Ickabog , which she initially published for free online for children in lockdown, later donating all her book royalties to help vulnerable groups affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

J.K. Rowling has received many awards and honors for her writing, including for her detective series written under the name Robert Galbraith. She supports a wide number of humanitarian causes through her charitable trust Volant, and is the founder of the children’s care reform charity Lumos.

For as long as she can remember, J.K. Rowling wanted to be a writer, and is at her happiest in a room, making things up. She lives in Scotland with her family.

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J.K. Rowling is the author of the enduringly popular, era-defining Harry Potter book series, as well as several stand-alone novels for adults and children, and a bestselling crime fiction series written under the pen name Robert Galbraith.

The Harry Potter books have now sold over 600 million copies worldwide, been translated into 85 languages and made into eight blockbuster films. They continue to be discovered and loved by new generations of readers.

Alongside the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling also wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of her international children’s charity, Lumos. The companion books and original series are all available as audiobooks.

In 2016, J.K. Rowling collaborated with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany to continue Harry’s story in a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which opened in London, and is now thrilling audiences on four continents. The script book was published to mark the plays opening in 2016 and instantly topped the bestseller lists.

In the same year, she made her debut as a screenwriter with the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Inspired by the original companion volume, it was the first in a series of new adventures featuring wizarding world magizoologist Newt Scamander. The second, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, was released in 2018 and the third, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore was released in 2022.

The screenplays were published to coincide with each film’s release: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - The Original Screenplay (2016), Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay (2018) and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore - The Complete Screenplay (2022).

Fans of Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter can find out more at www.wizardingworld.com.

J.K. Rowling’s fairy tale for younger children, The Ickabog, was serialised for free online for children during the Covid-19 pandemic in the summer of 2020 and is now published as a book illustrated by children, with her royalties going to her charitable trust, Volant, to benefit charities helping alleviate social deprivation and assist vulnerable groups, particularly women and children.

Her latest children’s novel The Christmas Pig, published in 2021, is a standalone adventure story about a boy’s love for his most treasured thing and how far he will go to find it.

J.K. Rowling also writes novels for adults. The Casual Vacancy was published in 2012 and adapted for television in 2015. Under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, she is the author of the highly acclaimed ‘Strike’ crime series, featuring private detective Cormoran Strike and his partner Robin Ellacott. The first of these, The Cuckoo’s Calling, was published to critical acclaim in 2013, at first without its author’s true identity being known. The Silkworm followed in 2014, Career of Evil in 2015, Lethal White in 2018, Troubled Blood in 2020 and The Ink Black Heart in 2022. The series has also been adapted for television by the BBC and HBO.

J.K. Rowling’s 2008 Harvard Commencement speech was published in 2015 as an illustrated book, Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination, sold in aid of Lumos and university-wide financial aid at Harvard.

As well as receiving an OBE and Companion of Honour for services to children’s literature, J.K. Rowling has received many other awards and honours, including France’s Legion d’Honneur, Spain’s Prince of Asturias Award and Denmark’s Hans Christian Andersen Award.

J.K. Rowling supports a number of causes through her charitable trust, Volant. She is also the founder and president of Lumos, an international children’s charity fighting for every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world.

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Del Toro’s words were even more harsh. As Cuarón revealed at the Telluride Film Festival in 2018, del Toro actually launched into a tirade and said: “Fuckin’ skinny, you’re such a fuckin’ arrogant bastard. You are going right now to the fuckin’ bookshop and get the books and you’re going to read them and you call me right away.”

“When he talks to you like that, well, you have to go to the bookshop,” Cuarón admitted, adding that he quickly fell in love with the series after reading the books. “I called [del Toro] and said, ‘Well the material’s really great.’ He says, “Well, you see you fuckin’…,’ I mean, it’s just untranslatable from the Spanish.”

Speaking to Total Film to mark the movie’s 20th anniversary, franchise producer David Heyman said he just had a hunch that Cuarón was the right person for the job even if on paper it was a strange choice.

“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” opened in the U.K. on May 21, 2004 and hit U.S. theaters on June 4, 2004. Reviews for the film were outstanding and it went on to gross $804 million at the worldwide box office.

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Harry Potter: 12 Things You Didn't Know About Lord Voldemort

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Voldemort's lines throughout the Harry Potter series are both terrifying and hilarious, leaving a lasting impact.
Some iconic quotes reveal Voldemort's intense hatred, cold-heartedness, and obsession with killing Harry Potter.
Voldemort's delusion, arrogance, and lust for power ultimately lead to his downfall.

The Harry Potter series has brought joy to people all over the world. It tells the story of a young boy who finds out he is a wizard and must learn the ways of magic to defeat the evil wizard who killed his parents. That evil wizard, Lord Voldemort , disappeared for a while, but he returned to wreak havoc on the magical world.

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Lord Voldemort is the main antagonist of the Harry Potter series, but his character underwent some changes throughout the movie adaptations.

When Voldemort returns, he comes back with anger, vengeance, and some memorable quips and quotes. Voldemort delivers lines throughout the series that are terrifying for Harry Potter , the Dark Lord's opponents, and his Death Eaters, while others can be downright hysterical.

Updated on May 30, 2024, by Ritwik Mitra: When people think of the most iconic villains of all time, it's only a matter of time before Voldemort's name is uttered. This dark wizard has been a thorn in Harry Potter's side (and vice versa) from the moment he was born, and their clashes are spectacular cinematic battles that fans can't get enough of. Throughout the series, Voldemort has uttered a series of memorable lines that have defined his character time and time again. Most fans who love Harry Potter and everything in the series have memorized a lot of his quotes by heart because of how iconic they are.

20 "Now... Why Don't You Give Me That Stone In Your Pocket?"

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The moment when Harry realizes that the Sorcerer's Stone was in his pocket all along

The Sorcerer's Stone is a strong debut for the series, capturing the magic in Hogwarts while also introducing some of its darker moments that keep tensions high near the conclusion. When Harry is the only person who reaches the Mirror of Erised and faces off against Professor Quirrell, he is shocked to see that the man decided to host Voldemort's soul in his body.

This dark wizard mentions that Harry has the Sorcerer's Stone in his pocket, surprising both the viewer and Harry moments before a face-off against the Voldemort-Quirrell hybrid. It's not until Dumbledore's explanation that viewers realize how this came to be, making for a magical conclusion to Harry's first year in Hogwarts.

19 "I'd Much Rather Stay At Hogwarts Than Go Back To That — To That —"

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His disgust for being around Muggles rears its ugly head during his time at Hogwarts

There's no denying that Tom Riddle's hatred of muggles festered from an early age, with the man being more than happy to attend Hogwarts. However, the fact that this school allowed half-bloods and so-called Mudbloods to join the school sickened him, especially given how much he detested these muggles in the orphanage he grew up in.

This led to Tom vehemently avoiding going back to the orphanage, choosing to stay in Hogwarts during the holidays. This sentiment is easily seen in an errant statement he makes when asked whether he wants to go back home during the flashbacks Harry can see in Chamber of Secrets . The sheer disgust he has towards muggles is chilling and offers a brief glimpse into why Riddle eventually became the dark wizard he is more commonly known as today.

18 "As Inspiring As I Find Your Bloodlust, Bellatrix, I Must Be The One To Kill Harry Potter."

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After Bellatrix boldly proclaims that she wants to be the one to kill Harry in the Malfoy Manor

In the hope of impressing the Dark Lord, Bellatrix is the first person who volunteers to kill The Boy Who Lived. This amuses Voldemort, who has always held Bellatrix in high regard. Still, his hate for Harry Potter triumphs over everything else, and he isn't going to let anyone else enjoy the satisfaction of killing his nemesis.

The chilling manner in which he declares that he'll be the only person to make Harry breathe his last is a monument to his hatred. Thankfully, Harry is later able to escape the clutches of the Death Eaters, and neither Voldemort nor Bellatrix manages to end his life.

17 "You Stand, Harry Potter, Upon The Remains Of My Late Father."

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Before the iconic fight in the graveyard after Voldemort is revived

The hate that Voldemort had for his own family was intense, with the man going so far as to kill his father as revenge for abandoning him. The fact that Tom Riddle Sr. was a Muggle also didn't help when it came to Voldemort's outlook on non-wizards.

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After his revival near the end of The Goblet of Fire , Voldemort mentions that Harry is standing on the grave of his dead father before engaging in combat with the student. This leads to the iconic Priori Incantatem moment that compelled Voldemort to seek out the Elder Wand and best his rival.

16 "Dinner, Nagini."

After the execution of Charity Burbage

Voldemort is a cold-hearted wizard who doesn't waste any time in showing everyone who's boss. In one scene, he established his dominance over the Death Eaters while also proclaiming his disdain for anyone who sympathized with Muggles.

Charity Burbage, a woman who taught Muggle Studies at Hogwarts, was captured and murdered by Voldemort with the Killing Curse. To make things worse, the Dark Lord fed her body to Nagini in a chilling scene that most fans recall when thinking about this dark wizard's many atrocities.

15 "Do Nothing! He's Mine To Finish! He's Mine!"

Throughout the entire Harry Potter saga, Voldemort was intent on killing Harry Potter himself. His obsession with killing Harry almost matches his lust for power. In his mind, he is the greatest wizard and must kill "the chosen one."

When he regains his body and fights Harry in the graveyard, the wands connect, leading to a very disturbing situation for everyone involved. Still, Voldemort won't let his followers help him on his mission to kill Harry Potter, refusing the help of his followers.

14 "Was My Father A Wizard?"

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A chilling question from the boy who would grow up to become the Dark Lord

Very few of the Harry Potter books look at the backstory of Lord Voldemort, but the sixth book takes fans way back in the past. When Dumbledore goes to the orphanage where a young Tom Riddle lives, he tells the future Voldemort about the magical world. Tom Riddle never doubts Dumbledore's words but is curious if it runs in his family.

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This is important for a variety of reasons. Voldemort says that his mother couldn't have been magical because she died. He also wonders about the father that he never knew. This becomes very important when he turns evil and eventually kills his father.

13 "Voldemort Is My Past, Present, And Future."

Tom Marvolo Riddle reveals himself to be Lord Voldemort

Harry Potter learns a valuable lesson from his worst enemy in the second book. Harry has been communicating with the memory of Tom Riddle through a diary, but when he makes it down to the Chamber of Secrets , he finds that memory walking around as his friend's sister lies there dying.

While questioning Tom Riddle, Harry learns the 16-year-old boy in front of him will grow up to be the most evil wizard of all time. With this one quote, Tom Riddle lets Harry know not to trust just anyone.

12 "I Could Not Touch Him, It Was Old Magic, Something I Should Have Forseen. But, No Matter, No Matter. Things Have Changed. I Can Touch You Now!"

Showing off his new power that let him circumvent the protection Harry's mother left behind before her demise

After Voldemort lost his body when trying to kill Harry the first time, he needed a way to be able to fight The Boy Who Lived. He learned while possessing Quirrell that he couldn't touch Harry due to old magic, but after taking Harry's blood, Voldemort was back in a true body and could touch him.

Granted, the reader learns this was part of Dumbledore's plan, as he knew that Voldemort wasn't fully gone. Dumbledore knew Voldemort would return and wanted the Dark Lord to take Harry's blood for a new magical bond. Still, Ralph Fiennes delivers this line incredibly menacingly in the film.

11 "They Never Learn. Such A Pity."

Deriding the defenders of Hogwarts before unleashing a brutal assault

While he may be verbally expressing pity during the Battle of Hogwarts, this is an expression of Lord Voldemort's arrogance. He has given those gathered to fight him the opportunity to stand down and let him take over. He knows they won't do it, and that's when he delivers this line.

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He isn't demonstrating humanity but rather showcasing how out of touch he is with the people standing to fight him. He is selfish and ready to kill anyone who stands in his way. This quote has a much sicker and deeper meaning than its face value.

10 "I Fashioned Myself A New Name, A Name I Knew Wizards Everywhere Would One Day Fear To Speak When I Had Become The Greatest Sorcerer In The World."

Riddle discarding his previous name to adopt one unsullied by Muggles

This line was delivered by the memory of a young Tom Riddle to Harry Potter. Riddle was explaining how he hated his birth name because of its connection to his Muggle parentage. He was determined to shed all things Muggle and be recognized for his magic.

It's an excellent summary of his childhood in one quote. He is ambitious and driven. Both of these qualities can be wonderful, but his hatred drove him to evil deeds and not wanting to be known by anything that wasn't connected to wizardry.

9 "And You Will Lose. Everything."

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A chilling threat to Harry when he encounters the Dark Lord in the Department of Mysteries

Voldemort delivers this line to Harry Potter during their battle in the Department of Mysteries in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . Voldemort has invaded Harry's mind and is trying to sway him to the dark side, but Harry refuses. This causes Voldemort to tell him that he will lose not just the battle but his friends, as well.

This is a nice bit of foreshadowing because Voldemort doesn't understand why Harry wouldn't join him in chasing power. Voldemort's dismissal of love and friends wound up being his undoing.

8 "Come Out, Harry, Come Out And Play. Then It Will Be Quick. It Might Even Be Painless, I Would Not Know, I Have Never Died."

A cocky Voldemort taunting Harry in the Department of Mysteries

In another quote from Voldemort's battle with Harry in the Department of Mysteries, Voldemort is trying to goad Harry into a fight that Harry simply isn't ready for. Voldemort is trying to sell Harry on the concept of death while trying to murder him. It's quite eerie.

It also points to Voldemort's greatest fear. Voldemort fears death because it's something that Muggles would do. This line foreshadows the introduction of horcruxes in the next book and the ultimate climax of the story.

7 "I Confess Myself... Disappointed. Not One Of You Tried To Find Me."

Showing disdain towards the Death Eaters who did not aid him after his supposed demise

Voldemort would attack his followers with his words almost as much as his enemies, if not more. When he came back and several Death Eaters returned to his side, he was quick to point out how he wasn't excited to see them but disappointed.

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He calls out their cowardice for refusing to look for him, instead deciding to lie about their intentions and keep their comfy, cozy, and cushy lifestyles. He delivers it in a delightfully creepy manner where the reader, or viewer, feels the Death Eaters' fear as they realize they are once again pawns in his quest.

6 "Out Of Fear, Not Loyalty."

Dismissing the intentions of the one man who made a conscious effort to bring him back to life

Another instance of Voldemort attacking his followers comes when he delivers this line to Peter Pettigrew when Pettigrew mentions he returned to Voldemort's side before any of the other Death Eaters .

While Voldemort was happy to use Pettigrew's assistance, he knew that Pettigrew wouldn't have returned if he could've stayed in his cozy position as a rat with the Weasleys. Pettigrew wasn't demonstrating loyalty to Voldemort. His hiding spot had been compromised, and he had nowhere else to go.

5 "I Want You To Look At Me When I Kill You."

One of Voldemort's many taunts to Harry

This line captures just how evil Voldemort can be. He has restored his body and is ready to kill the Boy Who Lived, but he has to be a showman while he does it. He wants Harry to look at him as he prepares to kill him.

He tries to coerce Harry to fight him in a typical dueling manner rather than opting to kill the boy while he is running for his life and hiding to protect himself. This sets up the Priori Incantatem moment that inspires Voldemort's actions in later films.

4 "Master The Wand, And I Master Potter At Last."

His pursuit to master the Elder Wand, which ultimately led to his undoing

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , Voldemort realizes that the shared cores between his and Harry's wands are preventing him from killing the boy. He has now decided to pursue the Elder Wand, the most powerful wand in wizard lore, believing that if he can master its power, he can finally beat Harry.

Death Eaters are the feared followers of Lord Voldemort, but not all of them are quite so powerful in the Dark Arts.

This line proves to be the ultimate irony because it's Voldemort's use of the Elder Wand that becomes his undoing. Ollivander has pointed out that "the wand chooses the wizard," and the Elder Wand had been loyal to Dumbledore until he was disarmed by Draco Malfoy. Malfoy would be disarmed by Potter , meaning that Potter had been the master of the Elder Wand while Voldemort owned it.

3 "Greatness Inspires Envy, Envy Engenders Spite, Spite Spawns Lies."

A statement that convinced Dumbledore that Voldemort wasn't fit to become the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor

This one line from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince perfectly demonstrates Voldemort's charisma and how delusional he is. He says this line to Dumbledore when interviewing for the Defense Against the Dark Arts job. He is trying to demonstrate that many of the negative comments about his actions are from people jealous of him.

Of course, Dumbledore doesn't see Voldemort's actions as "great" but evil. Dumbledore isn't envious of Voldemort but sad for him. This perfectly demonstrates Voldemort's delusion because he is convinced his pushing of magical boundaries is "greatness."

2 "Harry Potter, The Boy Who Lived, Come To Die. Avada Kedavra!"

A fateful line said moments before Harry's supposed demise

Voldemort may be legitimately frightening, but this line elicits more than just fear from readers and viewers; it elicits sadness. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , Harry has arrived ready to die to save everyone else. He may have lived 17 years prior, but this time, he was ready to sacrifice himself.

Voldemort is feeling victorious. He thinks he has finally vanquished his greatest foe, but it ends up being the worst decision he can make. Still, his acknowledgment of Harry before sending a killing curse his way can bring a tear to any Potter fan's eye.

1 "There Is No Good And Evil. There Is Only Power And Those Too Weak To Seek It."

The first time fans get to see just how evil Lord Voldemort is

This is the perfect quote to sum up all of Lord Voldemort's motivations, and it comes from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone . He is ambitious and cutthroat because he wants power. He doesn't view things through a moral lens, and that's why he has no issue attacking and killing anyone who stands in his way.

As mentioned previously, it is his lust for power that becomes his undoing. He doesn't want someone with the power to stop him from living, so he tries to kill the Potters, only for Harry to survive. He wants the most powerful wand, so he steals it from Dumbledore's grave, only for it to be loyal to Potter. He never learns his lesson about the power of love and never learns that he is showing true weakness.

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Book Review: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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Harry Potter is an unusual boy who lives with his uncle, Vernon Dursley, his aunt, Petunia Dursley, and his over pampered cousin, Dudley Dursley. He has constantly faced neglect and cruelty at their hands ever since he got left on their doorstep 10 years ago. Since then, strange things that he couldn't explain seemed to happen around him, especially because of the fact that they detest the "ugly" lightning bolt scar on his forehead. He was punished for this even though he didn't understand why any of these things happened to him. Little did he know that he would receive a mysterious letter, that his uncle confiscated immediately, that would reveal to him that he wasn't just a normal kid, but a wizard who is old enough to go to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. When the letters continue to come, his uncle takes his whole family to hide out for a few days. His uncle soon learns that hiding from wizards isn't so easy and Hagrid, the groundkeeper at the school, finds him and takes him to help him navigate this new world. Not only this but Harry also founds out that his parents weren't killed in a car crash like he was told, but were actually murdered by an evil wizard named Lord Voldemort. He tried to murder Harry too, but when he tried to his power broke and all that Harry was left with was his scar. Most reckon that he died, but Hagrid doesn't believe that, that is true. This synopsis sums up the perfect prompt for the story of Harry Potter. As the book goes on he meets many other amazing characters including his best friends Ron and Hermione and the eccentric headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. I would recommend this book to anyone even if they don't like fantasy because it feels so relatable.

I liked this book for a multitude of reasons. It wasn't predictable, it had amazing characters, and a set-up for an amazing series where each following book complements the impressiveness of the last. I was not the one who decided to read this book. The first person who read it to me was my mother and I am so glad she did. This is not only one of the best books that I have read all year, but probably all of my life.

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Draco Malfoy's quotes, while often insulting, reveal his insecurities and desire for power and recognition.
His insults towards Harry Potter and others show his need to assert dominance and maintain his family's status.
Despite his antagonistic behavior, Draco's character develops into a more sympathetic and complex figure as the series progresses.

Draco Malfoy might be the school-yard antagonist of Harry Potter throughout the franchise and take a backseat to bigger threats, but Draco Malfoy quotes also stick with the audience. Draco (Tom Felton) is known for his one-liners aimed at Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his friends throughout the series of movies. He might not always have the wittiest lines, but his insults certainly get right to the point.

When the movies begin, Draco is a bully, used to getting his way around his peers. His family’s wealth and status have afforded him the comfort and luxury that makes him expect to be, if not liked, then feared, by his classmates. As the movies progress, however, it’s clear that Draco is trying to hold onto the Malfoy family’s status in an increasingly dangerous world. Even fun one-liners can’t save him when he’s being given tasks to complete by Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) and he becomes a much more sympathetic character for Harry Potter fans.

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25 “It’s True Then, What They’re Saying On The Train. Harry Potter Has Come To Hogwarts”

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Harry Potter's Hogwarts rival establishes himself as a memorable antagonist from the moment he's introduced, and because of this, many of the best Draco Malfoy quotes come directly from 2001's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. One of Draco Malfoy’s first lines in the Harry Potter franchise shows that, before they've even met, Draco has it in for Harry, and is determined that their time at Hogwarts together will be eventful whether they end up as friends or enemies.

It’s the first sign that Draco Malfoy is obsessed with Harry Potter. It’s not his best line in the franchise, but it’s an important one. It demonstrates that Draco Malfoy has heard the stories of Harry Potter, and that he fully intends to use his proximity to the Boy Who Lived in one way or another. He’s ready to understand whether Harry Potter could be an ally or an enemy with just this one line.

24 “Potter!”

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Few characters in the Harry Potter movies have catchphrases, but some, such as Dobby the house-elf , have repeated lines that come close. However, if there was ever a line that became memorable through repetition enough to be a catchphrase, it's Draco Malfoy saying " Potter!" — an always-hilarious moment thanks in no small part to Tom Felton's delivery.

This particular Draco Malfoy quote has become the subject of many a meme.

When Draco Malfoy gets angry, he’s often ready to blame Harry Potter. Harry Potter might not be actively in Draco’s way at every turn, but Draco sure feels that way. That’s why the shout of “Potter!” is so easily recognizable by Harry Potter fans. In fact, this particular quote has become a big part of pop culture. This particular Draco Malfoy quote has become the subject of many a meme.

23 “The Dementors Send Their Love, Potter.”

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Given how snide, arrogant, and antagonistic he is, it's little surprise that many of the best Draco Malfoy quotes come when he's insulting the other characters — especially Harry. If there’s one thing that Draco Malfoy is good at, it’s figuring out the things that bother Harry Potter the most. That’s why so many of the most recognizable Draco Malfoy quotes come directly from moments when he's trying to get under Harry's skin.

Draco's very good at embarrassing other people because of his own insecurities, and he shows this trait in full force when he taunts Harry's (totally justifiable) aversion to the Dementors in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. He knows that Harry is incredibly self-conscious about the Dementors causing him to faint in front of everyone. He’s also aware that Harry is actually terrified of the Dementors. This line, called to Harry, is one meant to get under his skin very quickly.

22 “I Have To Kill You, Or He’s Gonna Kill Me!”

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Not all of the memorable Draco Malfoy quotes are those that demonstrate why he's so easy to hate for audiences. On the contrary, some of his best lines are those where he drops his bullyish facade and shows just how troubled he truly is. Throughout most of the Harry Potter franchise, Draco is used as comic relief, as little more than a school bully. It’s in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince that Draco becomes a real threat though. He’s tasked with killing Dumbledore.

This is a key moment in the Harry Potter franchise because it's one of the few times in which Draco gets more emotional lines instead of simply quippy one-liners or snarling insults.

This is a key moment in the Harry Potter franchise because it's one of the few times in which Draco gets more emotional lines instead of simply quippy one-liners or snarling insults. It also leads to a heartbreaking Malfoy quote that emerges during his confrontation with Dumbledore. Dumbledore is teaching Draco right up until the end, and Draco, for all his boasting about being connected to Death Eaters , cannot kill Dumbledore. His crying while he tries to fight his former headmaster is heartbreaking.

21 "Okay. Then I Get Fang!"

Draco Malfoy may talk himself up and brag about his connection to Death Eaters and dark wizards, but deep down he's a coward, especially in the earlier books and movies like Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone. While this definitely isn't an admirable quality, it does lead to some hilarious Draco Malfoy quotes. When Draco has to serve detention in the Forbidden Forest, Hagrid decides that the group is going to split into two. Though Draco and Harry are paired up, Hagrid goes with Ron and Hermione, leading Draco to request that Hagrid’s dog Fang comes with him.

He’s very quick to make the assertion, certain that Fang will protect him from anything dangerous in the woods. That’s just one of the hints that Draco might actually be afraid of Fang. He is, after all, afraid of even the creatures that Hagrid takes on that aren’t usually dangerous. He might act like he’s better than the creatures that Hagrid loves, but he’s terrified of most of them.

20 "You'd Better Hurry Up, They'll Be Waiting For 'The Chosen Captain' — 'The Boy Who Scored' — Whatever They Call You These Days."

One of Draco’s favorite pastimes is insulting Harry, so it makes perfect sense that many of the Draco Malfoy quotes come from his many inventive verbal jabs at the expense fo the Boy Who Lived. He hates that Harry is the center of so much attention, so it’s natural that some of his attempts at insults would be focused on that.

Having real responsibilities means that he doesn’t have the chance to focus on the things that occupied him before, like tormenting Harry.

Of course, these aren’t his best insults, but that’s because Draco spends so much of Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince focused on the task at hand — finding a way to get Death Eaters into Hogwarts and kill Dumbledore. He’s been a privileged child for most of his life himself, so having real responsibilities means that he doesn’t have the chance to focus on the things that occupied him before, like tormenting Harry.

Draco Malfoy may be one of Harry Potter's biggest rivals, but things aren't always as they seem.

19 "Honestly, Goyle. If You Were Any Slower, You'd Be Going Backwards."

Harry potter and the chamber of secrets.

Draco is beloved by many Harry Potter fans for his sharp tongue. Though his insults are cruel, they are also usually hilarious — and they're not always aimed at Harry Potter. This Malfoy quote from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the perfect example of Draco delivering a line that is equal parts insulting and hysterical. Draco's friends are typically subject to insults from Draco, and yet they remain loyal to Draco through it all.

While Draco having a pair of sidekicks in the movies remained constant, the actors portraying them did not. Josh Herdman (Goyle) is absent for part of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban due to an injury and Jamie Waylett (Goyle) is replaced completely in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 after a string of legal issues sidelined his career.

18 "Famous Harry Potter. Can't Even Go To A Book Shop Without Making The Front Page."

In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , Harry encounters his soon-to-be Defense Against The Dark Arts teacher at a book signing in Diagon Alley — the fame-hungry Gilderoy Lockhart. Malfoy is also in attendance, and takes chagrin to the fact that, even at an event with another celebrity, Harry once again steps into the spotlight. Draco despises the attention his rival receives and immediately confronts him, spouting this sour line.

This Draco Malfoy quote hints at the insecurities he tries so desperately to hide

This Draco Malfoy quote hints at the insecurities he tries so desperately to hide; he's desperate for approval from those he admires, and seeing his hated enemy so effortlessly earn it must be equally embarrassing and insulting to him. Of course, Gilderoy Lockhart (Kenneth Branagh) would eventually be revealed as a complete fraud.

17 “Oh, Look, Potter, You Got Yourself A Girlfriend.”

In the same scene in which Draco gets angry that Harry’s getting attention in Diagon Alley in Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets , he also sees that Harry has caught Ginny Weasley’s attention. Ginny has harbored a crush on Harry since she met him, and she’s quick to defend him, even though she’s only 11 and everyone else around her is older and likely more powerful than she is.

Draco noticing Ginny is what makes Lucius Malfoy notice her, which is what leads to her interacting with Tom Riddle’s diary. This Draco Malfoy quote is really what kicks off everything for the Chamber of Secrets . It's also, albeit unintentionally, quite prophetic of Malfoy to notice Harry catching Ginny's eye , since the pair do eventually get married.

16 "You're Gonna Regret This! You And Your Bloody Chicken!"

One of Draco's major flaws is his inability to take responsibility for his own actions. When he ignores Hagrid's advice and approaches Buckbeak in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , he is injured. Even at that crucial moment, Draco is quick to pass the blame on to Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane). A half-conscious Draco, clutching his arm in pain and being carried to the hospital wing by Hagrid, is still hurtling threats and insults.

This Malfoy quote is so funny both because of him referring to Buckbeak as a " bloody chicken", and because of how terrified Malfoy clearly is.

This Malfoy quote is so funny both because of him referring to Buckbeak as a " bloody chicken", and because of how terrified Malfoy clearly is. Of course, the Malfoy family are very well-connected, and they're able to have Buckbeak sentenced to death shortly after. Fortunately, Harry and Hermione (Emma Watson) free him by using the time turner, but it remained an unfortunate circumstance brought about by Draco's need to be right.

15 "You'll Soon Find Out That Some Wizarding Families Are Better Than Others, Potter."

One of Draco's most memorable scenes is his first introduction to Harry, and it provides the audience with one of the easiest recognized Draco Malfoy quotes. Though Draco's role in the films was significantly cut down from the books, his presence is overwhelming in the first movie, and he serves as a secondary antagonist. But, before their relationship grows tense, Draco actually tries to form a bond with Harry.

When Draco and Harry first meet , Draco tries to make an ally of the Boy Who Lived. This isn't surprising, as Draco loves power and recognition and would have loved to have Harry Potter as an influential ally. Of course, Harry sees right through Draco Malfoy and rejects his invitation, delivering Harry's famous line, " I think I can tell the wrong sort for myself, thanks ."

14 "Excuse Me, Professor, Perhaps I Heard You Wrong. I Thought You Said The Four Of Us."

One of Draco's greatest pleasures is getting the golden trio into trouble. When he discovers Harry, Ron, and Hermione wandering the halls late at night past curfew, he is thrilled to report them. Unfortunately, this plan backfires on Draco. When McGonagall (Maggie Smith) delivers her punishment — 50 points detracted from their respective houses for each of them and detention — she includes Draco, as well.

It's a great moment of fairness from McGonagall, but an even funnier one at Draco's expense.

Draco is, of course, gobsmacked that he's also being punished, and his incredulity leads to an incredibly memorable Malfoy quote. Slytherin also losing points shocks him, wiping the smug look off of his face, and he politely questions her decision. McGonagall is quick to point out that, in order for Draco to have caught them, he also must have been breaking the rules. It's a great moment of fairness from McGonagall, but an even funnier one at Draco's expense.

Slytherins may be best known for being evil masterminds, but even they're not above some sappy fun and hating edgy stories

13 "I Don't Think You're Gonna Last 10 Minutes In This Tournament. He Disagrees. He Thinks You Won't Last 5."

Harry potter and the goblet of fire.

Draco can't resist the urge to antagonize Harry. When Harry is entered into the Triwizard Tournament in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire , he is clearly petrified. This excites Draco, and he is quick to accost Harry, letting him know how little he and his friends think of Harry. Harry goes on to do very well in the Triwizard Tournament, but he probably would have been better off had Draco's prediction come true.

Harry suffers greatly over the course of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire , starting with no one believing that Harry didn't put his name in the Goblet of Fire himself, but Malfoy likely feels even more spurned by the increased notoriety The Boy Who Lived inadvertently earned himself.

12 "Another Minute Or Two And I Could Have Lost My Arm."

In a brief sequence in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , Malfoy can be seen showing his bandaged arm to a group of his classmates, boasting that he narrowly survived an attack from Buckbeak the Hippogriff. Eager for attention and approval, Malfoy plays up his injuries, making himself out to be some sort of grizzled war hero after he insults Buckbeak, and the animal lashes out at him.

It's one of several great Malfoy quotes made all the better by Tom Felton's delivery, as he plays the melodrama of this Draco moment perfectly.

Malfoy milking that injury is one of the most memorable comedic efforts in the movie. Not only was he not going to lose his arm, but he wasn't even close to brave during the encounter, dropping to the ground and muttering as soon as he received the slightest scratch. It's one of several great Malfoy quotes made all the better by Tom Felton's delivery, as he plays the melodrama of this Draco moment perfectly.

11 "My Father Will Hear About This!"

This is one of the best Draco Malfoy quotes because it's such a classic Malfoy-Esque catchphrase — using his father's reputation as a weapon. It reveals that the arrogant school bully is too afraid to fight his own battles, and he has to appeal to his father to get him what he wants. Lucius Malfoy might be an intimidating figure at points, but Draco's constant weaponizing of his reputation is anything but.

Malfoy may talk a big game at school, but the truth is that he is a child who is desperate for his father's approval. Upon closer inspection, Malfoy becomes a pitiable character, and his evil ways are likely more a result of nurture than nature. That becomes even more apparent as his character grows over the course of the eight Harry Potter movies.

10 "Longbottom, If Your Brains Were Gold, You'd Be Poorer Than Weasley—And That's Saying Something."

Harry potter and the sorcerers stone.

Harry is the target for most of Malfoy's insults, with Ron being a close second, but Draco also goes out of his way to target Neville Longbottom. Draco may be small-minded, but he has a history of delivering incredibly scathing insults. The spirit of these comments is incredibly mean and unnecessary, especially considering how often he throws them at his classmates.

What makes this insult particularly good from Draco's perspective is that it also manages to include a jab at Ron, too.

Neville has the misfortune of being on the receiving end of many of Draco's insults because he's an easy target in the first few movies. Neville is afraid to stand up to Draco, and he's unflinchingly loyal to Harry, making Draco take particular pleasure in insulting him as he does in this line after stealing Neville's remembrall. What makes this insult particularly good from Draco's perspective is that it also manages to include a jab at Ron, too.

9 "Scared, Potter?"

This Draco Malfoy quote from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets gets the often-quoted Harry response of, "you wish . " There was a point in time when Harry Potte r fans couldn't go anywhere without people reciting these lines. It is a part of the Chamber of Secrets trailer, and, ever since then, it has become an iconic moment in the Potter series. It shows off Harry Potter's true sass, and it reveals that, as much as Malfoy tries, he can never intimidate Harry. It also proves that Malfoy is a pretty poor wizarding duelist .

At this point in the franchise, Harry hasn't gone up against all the evil Voldemort will set in front of him, but even at 12 years old, he isn't intimidated by Malfoy's bluffs. Malfoy soon shows his true colors too, as the appearance of a snake from Harry's wand is more than enough to have him crippled by fear.

8 "Trust Me, I Was Chosen."

Draco Malfoy's darkest hour occurs during the climax of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince . Eager to prove himself to his malevolent master, Malfoy corners Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) atop a Hogwarts spire and threatens to kill him, revealing that he now bears the dark mark. Yet, in spite of all this, Malfoy cannot bring himself to kill his headmaster, leaving Snape to fulfill the duty.

What's most important in this Draco Malfoy quote is that no matter how much Draco says he's doing Voldemort's work and that he's loyal, he doesn't have the true venom needed to kill someone.

This was, of course, all planned ahead of time by Snape and Dumbledore, though this isn't revealed until the seventh Harry Potter installment. What's most important in this Draco Malfoy quote is that no matter how much Draco says he's doing Voldemort's work and that he's loyal, he doesn't have the true venom needed to kill someone. It's the first time the audience sees that he doesn't actually want to be a villain.

The redemption of Harry Potter’s Severus Snape has polarized movie audiences for years. However, most of the points in Snape’s favor are book retcons.

7 "Training For The Ballet, Potter?"

The earlier Harry Potter movies contain some of the best Draco Malfoy quotes because, at this point in the franchise, they have more of a schoolboy rivalry than a genuine animosity born of the fact that Draco is a servant of Voldemort. Draco and Harry have such a classic back-and-forth in this instance, and Harry isn't afraid to fight back, leading to a memorable moment between the two rivals. In this scene from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , Harry is playing the Slytherin team in a game of quidditch.

Harry is not doing too hot, and he's spinning and twirling all over the place on his broom. Thus, Draco asks with amusement if Harry is training for the ballet. Harry ultimately wins the day, but it comes at an incredible cost as he actually ends up breaking his arm during the match and having to regrow his bones after Lockhart botches a spell.

6 "Imagine Being In Hufflepuff. I Think I'd Leave, Wouldn't You?"

Draco was kind of ahead of his time when he said this line in Sorcerer's Stone because people making fun of this Hogwarts house has become an internet meme phenomenon . Although Hufflepuff is one of the most lovable and incredible houses at Hogwarts, Draco sees it as lesser than the others. Hufflepuff doesn't have the prestige of Slytherin, or as many pure-blood wizards in it.

Hufflepuff is all about hard work and loyalty — qualities that Draco definitely doesn't possess.

Hufflepuff is all about hard work and loyalty — qualities that Draco definitely doesn't possess. The house isn't for someone like Draco who prefers to find sneakier ways to climb to the top instead of putting in the work himself. His loyalty is only to his family as well, which doesn't exactly make him someone to be trusted.

Reader's Digest

115 Harry Potter Trivia Questions That Put Potterheads to the Test

Posted: April 27, 2024 | Last updated: April 27, 2024

Harry Potter trivia that'll stump Muggles

Few works of fiction have had as lasting an influence as the wizarding world of Harry Potter . Over seven books and eight movies, it cemented itself as one of the most beloved series of all time. Needless to say, we're a little obsessed. We've reread the books. We've ranked the Harry Potter movies , from the very best films to, well, those we still really love. And now we're spinning that rich material into Harry Potter trivia that'll puzzle everyone from casual readers to super fans.

See, big-time fans have watched the movies a gazillion times and turned the book series into their comfort read. They not only know the difference between a Cleansweep Five and a Nimbus 2000, they also remember Dumbledore's favorite flavor of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans and could tell Fred and George Weasley apart from 10 feet away.

But we bet even the most knowledgeable fans will be challenged by our comprehensive list of more than 100 Harry Potter trivia questions, including details from both the books and the movies. That's right: You may consider the children's books some of the best books ever written, but are you ready for some serious movie trivia too?

It's time to brush up on your Harry Potter quotes , dust off your pointed hat and shake up your Pensieve to ponder these trivia questions. Accio answers!

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<div class="js-subbuzz-wrapper"> <div> <div class="subbuzz buzz-width--standard__subbuzz buzz-type--list__subbuzz subbuzz-text subbuzz-index-11 "> <p class="subbuzz__header subbuzz__header--standard subbuzz__title "><span><strong>1. Question:</strong> </span><span>What is the name of the magical creature that can only be seen by those who have witnessed death?</span></p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> Thestral</p> <p><strong>2. Question:</strong> What is Voldemort's mother's name?</p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="subbuzz buzz-width--standard__subbuzz buzz-type--list__subbuzz subbuzz-text subbuzz-index-12 "> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> Merope Gaunt</p> <div><strong>3. Question:</strong> What is Harry's middle name?</div> </div> </div> <div class="subbuzz buzz-width--standard__subbuzz buzz-type--list__subbuzz subbuzz-text subbuzz-index-13 "> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> James</p> <p><strong>4. Question:</strong> <span>What is the name of the popular wizarding newspaper based in London, England?</span></p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong><i> The Daily Prophet</i></p> <p><strong>5. Question:</strong> <span>What kind of wood is Harry's first wand made out of?</span></p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> Holly</p> <p><strong>6. Question:</strong> <span>Who wrote <i>A History of Magic</i>?</span></p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> Bathilda Bagshot</p> <p><strong>7. Question:</strong> What are employees of the Department of Mysteries called?</p> <div class="js-subbuzz-wrapper"> <div> <div class="subbuzz buzz-width--standard__subbuzz buzz-type--list__subbuzz subbuzz-text subbuzz-index-23 "> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> Unspeakables</p> <p><strong>8. Question:</strong> <span>What magical creature is known for guarding Gringott's Bank?</span></p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> Ukrainian Ironbelly, a type of dragon</p> <p><strong>9. Question:</strong> <span>What is Hermione's cat's name?</span></p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> Crookshanks</p> <p><strong>10. Question</strong>: What does Harry name his children?</p> <div class="js-subbuzz-wrapper"> <div> <div class="subbuzz buzz-width--standard__subbuzz buzz-type--list__subbuzz subbuzz-text subbuzz-index-39 "> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> James Sirius, Albus Severus and Lily Luna</p> <p><strong>Looking to learn more about <em>Harry Potter</em>? Check out our <a href="https://www.rd.com/article/draco-malfoy-actor-tom-felton-interview/">interview with Tom Felton</a> (aka Draco Malfoy) for more wizarding world facts. </strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

General Harry Potter trivia

1. Question: What is the name of the magical creature that can only be seen by those who have witnessed death?

Answer: Thestral

2. Question: What is Voldemort's mother's name?

Answer: Merope Gaunt

Answer: James

4. Question: What is the name of the popular wizarding newspaper based in London, England?

Answer: The Daily Prophet

5. Question: What kind of wood is Harry's first wand made out of?

Answer: Holly

6. Question: Who wrote A History of Magic ?

Answer: Bathilda Bagshot

7. Question: What are employees of the Department of Mysteries called?

Answer: Unspeakables

8. Question: What magical creature is known for guarding Gringott's Bank?

Answer: Ukrainian Ironbelly, a type of dragon

9. Question: What is Hermione's cat's name?

Answer: Crookshanks

10. Question : What does Harry name his children?

Answer: James Sirius, Albus Severus and Lily Luna

Looking to learn more about Harry Potter ? Check out our interview with Tom Felton (aka Draco Malfoy) for more wizarding world facts.

<p><strong>1. Question:</strong> Where does Rubeus Hagrid first tell Harry that he's a wizard?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> In a hut on a rock</p> <p><strong>2. Question:</strong> What does Harry do to impress Professor McGonagall enough that she gets him on the Gryffindor Quidditch team?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Catches Neville Longbottom's Remembrall</p> <p><strong>3. Question:</strong> Which puzzle guarding the Sorcerer's Stone does Hermione Granger solve?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Professor Snape's logic puzzle with potion bottles</p> <p><strong>4. Question:</strong> Which mischievous character from the books did not feature in the movies?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Peeves the Poltergeist</p> <p><strong>5. Question:</strong> The Hogwarts motto is "Draco dormiens nunquan titillandus." What does it mean?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> "Never tickle a sleeping dragon."</p> <p><strong>6. Question:</strong> Who played Professor Dumbledore in the first movie?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Richard Harris</p> <p><strong>7. Question:</strong> What is the title of this book and movie everywhere except in the United States?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> <em>Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone</em></p> <p><strong>8. Question:</strong> Who discovered the 12 uses for dragon blood?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Professor Dumbledore</p> <p><strong>9. Question:</strong> In what year was the book <em>Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone</em> released in the United States?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> 1998</p> <p><strong>10. Question:</strong> How many presents did Dudley Dursley receive on his birthday in total?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> 38. It was 36 (one less than last year), but then Mrs. Dursley bought him two new presents to make up for it.</p> <p><strong>11. Question:</strong> What was the Fat Lady's password to get into the Gryffindor common room?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Caput Draconis</p> <p><strong>12. Question:</strong> What is the first line of the book?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> "Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much."</p> <p><strong>13. Question:</strong> Where does Harry Potter first see Draco Malfoy?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> In Madame Malkin's Robes for All Occasions</p> <p><strong>14. Question:</strong> What do Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia give Harry for Christmas?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> A 50-pence piece</p> <p><strong>15. Question:</strong> This real-life library served as the restricted section of the Hogwarts library in the film version. Which is it?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> The Bodleian Library at Oxford University</p> <p>If this <em>Harry Potter</em> trivia is too tough, take a second to laugh it off with these <a href="https://www.rd.com/list/harry-potter-jokes/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Harry Potter jokes</a>.</p>

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

11. Question: Where does Rubeus Hagrid first tell Harry that he's a wizard?

Answer: In a hut on a rock

12. Question: What does Harry do to impress Professor McGonagall enough that she gets him on the Gryffindor Quidditch team?

Answer: Catches Neville Longbottom's Remembrall

13. Question: Which puzzle guarding the Sorcerer's Stone does Hermione Granger solve?

Answer: Professor Snape's logic puzzle with potion bottles

14. Question: Which mischievous character from the books did not feature in the movies?

Answer: Peeves the Poltergeist

15. Question: The Hogwarts motto is "Draco dormiens nunquan titillandus." What does it mean?

Answer: "Never tickle a sleeping dragon."

16. Question: Who played Professor Dumbledore in the first movie?

Answer: Richard Harris

17. Question: What is the title of this book and movie everywhere except in the United States?

Answer: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

18. Question: Who discovered the 12 uses for dragon blood?

Answer: Professor Dumbledore

19. Question: In what year was the book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone released in the United States?

Answer: 1998

20. Question: How many presents did Dudley Dursley receive on his birthday in total?

Answer: 38. It was 36 (one less than last year), but then Mrs. Dursley bought him two new presents to make up for it.

21. Question: What was the Fat Lady's password to get into the Gryffindor common room?

Answer: Caput Draconis

22. Question: What is the first line of the book?

Answer: "Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much."

23. Question: Where does Harry Potter first see Draco Malfoy?

Answer: In Madame Malkin's Robes for All Occasions

24. Question: What do Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia give Harry for Christmas?

Answer: A 50-pence piece

25. Question: This real-life library served as the restricted section of the Hogwarts library in the film version. Which is it?

Answer: The Bodleian Library at Oxford University

You've come this far, but do you know these hidden messages in Harry Potter ?

<p><strong>16. Question:</strong> In the movie, Professor McGonagall explains the origins of the Chamber of Secrets. Who does it in the book?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Professor Binns, the history teacher (who is also a ghost)</p> <p><strong>17. Question:</strong> Why does Neville Longbottom faint in Herbology class?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> His earmuffs were loose, so he heard the cry of the baby mandrake.</p> <p><strong>18. Question:</strong> On what date do the Weasleys rescue Harry from number four, Privet Drive?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> July 31—his birthday, of course!</p> <p><strong>19. Question:</strong> Who removes all the bones from Harry's arm?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Gilderoy Lockhart</p> <p><strong>20. Question:</strong>When Harry, Ron and Hermione make Polyjuice Potion, who steals the ingredients from Professor Snape's office?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Hermione</p> <p><strong>21. Question:</strong> When Hermione Granger is found Petrified, she is not alone. Who is with her?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Penelope Clearwater</p> <p><strong>22</strong><strong>. Question:</strong> What office does Arthur Weasley work for in the Ministry of Magic?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> The Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office</p> <p><strong>23. Question:</strong> How many Muggles see the flying Ford Anglia as Harry and Ron make their way to school?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Seven</p> <p><strong>24. Question:</strong> What is Gilderoy Lockhart's favorite color?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Lilac</p> <p><strong>25. Question: </strong>What is the cure for being Petrified?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Mandrake root</p> <p><strong>26. Question:</strong> Who was headmaster or headmistress at Hogwarts when Tom Riddle was a student?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Armando Dippet</p> <p><strong>27. Question:</strong> What is Gilderoy Lockhart's autobiography called?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> <em>Magical Me</em></p> <p><strong>28. Question:</strong> Where did Harry begin hearing the voice that no one else could hear?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> In Professor Lockhart's office</p> <p>If you like riddles as much as <em>Harry Potter</em> trivia, give these <a href="https://www.rd.com/list/brain-teasers/" rel="noopener noreferrer">brain teasers</a> a try.</p>

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

26. Question: In the movie, Professor McGonagall explains the origins of the Chamber of Secrets. Who does it in the book?

Answer: Professor Binns, the history teacher (who is also a ghost)

27. Question: Why does Neville Longbottom faint in Herbology class?

Answer: His earmuffs were loose, so he heard the cry of the baby mandrake.

28. Question: On what date do the Weasleys rescue Harry from number four, Privet Drive?

Answer: July 31—his birthday, of course!

29. Question: Who removes all the bones from Harry's arm?

Answer: Gilderoy Lockhart

30. Question: When Harry, Ron and Hermione make Polyjuice Potion, who steals the ingredients from Professor Snape's office?

Answer: Hermione

31. Question: When Hermione Granger is found Petrified, she is not alone. Who is with her?

Answer: Penelope Clearwater

32 . Question: What office does Arthur Weasley work for in the Ministry of Magic?

Answer: The Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office

33. Question: How many Muggles see the flying Ford Anglia as Harry and Ron make their way to school?

Answer: Seven

34. Question: What is Gilderoy Lockhart's favorite color?

Answer: Lilac

35. Question: What is the cure for being Petrified?

Answer: Mandrake root

36. Question: Who was headmaster or headmistress at Hogwarts when Tom Riddle was a student?

Answer: Armando Dippet

37. Question: What is Gilderoy Lockhart's autobiography called?

Answer: Magical Me

38. Question: Where did Harry begin hearing the voice that no one else could hear?

Answer: In Professor Lockhart's office

If this Harry Potter trivia is too tough, take a second to laugh it off with these Harry Potter jokes .

<p><strong>29. Question: </strong>Who is Stan Shunpike?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> The conductor of the Knight Bus</p> <p><strong>30. Question:</strong> Who plays Professor Dumbledore in this and the subsequent <em>Harry Potter</em> movies?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer: </strong>Michael Gambon</p> <p><strong>31. Question:</strong> How many classes did Hermione Granger take this year?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> 12!</p> <p><strong>32. Question:</strong> During the Quidditch game between Gryffindor and Hufflepuff, who is the Hufflepuff seeker?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer: </strong>Cedric Diggory (unnamed in the movie, but not in the book)</p> <p><strong>33. Question:</strong> In the book, who becomes the temporary guard to the Gryffindor common room after the Fat Lady's painting is damaged?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Sir Cadogan</p> <p><strong>34. Question:</strong> Who did Harry overhear in the Three Broomsticks talking about how Sirius Black betrayed his parents?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Professor Flitwick, Professor McGonagall, Hagrid, Cornelius Fudge and Madam Rosmerta</p> <p><strong>35. Question:</strong> Why do Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger stop speaking?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> Ron blames Hermione's cat, Crookshanks, for the disappearance of his pet rat, Scabbers.</p> <p><strong>36. Question:</strong> What does Uncle Vernon's sister, Marge Dursley, do for a living?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Breeds bulldogs</p> <p><strong>37. Question:</strong> In the movie, what sound does Ron make after eating a magical candy?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> A lion's roar</p> <p><strong>38. Question:</strong> What is Parvati Patil's Boggart in the book and the movie?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> In the book, a mummy; in the movie, a giant cobra</p> <p><strong>39. Question:</strong> And how does Parvati defeat it?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> In the book, the mummy trips on its wrappings. In the movie, it turns into a giant jack-in-the-box (arguably no less scary).</p> <p><strong>40. Question:</strong> At the beginning of the story, where does Hedwig find Harry?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> She is waiting in his room at the Leaky Cauldron. Clever owl!</p> <p><strong>41. Question:</strong> When Neville Longbottom dresses his Boggart (Professor Snape) up in his grandmother's clothes, what stuffed bird is on top of the hat?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> A vulture</p> <p><strong>42. Question:</strong> When Professor Snape takes over Professor Lupin's Defense Against the Dark Arts class, which page does he ask the students to turn to?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Page 394 (the page on werewolves)</p> <p><strong>43. Question:</strong> What two creatures are Hippogriffs a mix of?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Horses and eagles</p> <p><strong>44. Question:</strong> How much gold do the Weasleys win in the Daily Prophet Grand Prize Galleon Draw?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> 700 galleons</p> <p><strong>45. Question:</strong> And where do the Weasleys go on holiday with their winnings?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Egypt</p> <p>Did you know about the brilliant hidden meaning of <a href="https://www.rd.com/article/professor-snape-harry-potter/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Snape's first words to Harry</a>?</p>

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

39. Question: Who is Stan Shunpike?

Answer: The conductor of the Knight Bus

40. Question: Who plays Professor Dumbledore in this and the subsequent Harry Potter movies?

Answer: Michael Gambon

41. Question: How many classes did Hermione Granger take this year?

Answer: 12!

42. Question: During the Quidditch game between Gryffindor and Hufflepuff, who is the Hufflepuff seeker?

Answer: Cedric Diggory (unnamed in the movie, but not in the book)

43. Question: In the book, who becomes the temporary guard to the Gryffindor common room after the Fat Lady's painting is damaged?

Answer: Sir Cadogan

44. Question: Who did Harry overhear in the Three Broomsticks talking about how Sirius Black betrayed his parents?

Answer: Professor Flitwick, Professor McGonagall, Hagrid, Cornelius Fudge and Madam Rosmerta

45. Question: Why do Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger stop speaking?

Answer: Ron blames Hermione's cat, Crookshanks, for the disappearance of his pet rat, Scabbers.

46. Question: What does Uncle Vernon's sister, Marge Dursley, do for a living?

Answer: Breeds bulldogs

47. Question: In the movie, what sound does Ron make after eating a magical candy?

Answer: A lion's roar

48. Question: What is Parvati Patil's Boggart in the book and the movie?

Answer: In the book, a mummy; in the movie, a giant cobra

49. Question: And how does Parvati defeat it?

Answer: In the book, the mummy trips on its wrappings. In the movie, it turns into a giant jack-in-the-box (arguably no less scary).

50. Question: At the beginning of the story, where does Hedwig find Harry?

Answer: She is waiting in his room at the Leaky Cauldron. Clever owl!

51. Question: When Neville Longbottom dresses his Boggart (Professor Snape) up in his grandmother's clothes, what stuffed bird is on top of the hat?

Answer: A vulture

52. Question: When Professor Snape takes over Professor Lupin's Defense Against the Dark Arts class, which page does he ask the students to turn to?

Answer: Page 394 (the page on werewolves)

53. Question: What two creatures are Hippogriffs a mix of?

Answer: Horses and eagles

54. Question: How much gold do the Weasleys win in the Daily Prophet Grand Prize Galleon Draw?

Answer: 700 galleons

55. Question: And where do the Weasleys go on holiday with their winnings?

Answer: Egypt

No more dating Muggles! Ensure your partner is a Potterhead with these Harry Potter pickup lines .

<p><strong>46. Question:</strong> What is Fleur Delacour's little sister's name?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Gabrielle</p> <p><strong>47. Question:</strong> Who can turn into a beetle at will?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Rita Skeeter</p> <p><strong>48. Question:</strong> What two countries are competing in the Quidditch World Cup Final?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Ireland and Bulgaria</p> <p><strong>49. Question:</strong> What beloved Hogwarts activity is canceled in the fourth year due to the Triwizard Tournament?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Quidditch</p> <p><strong>50. Question:</strong> Who grows a beard after trying to cheat their way into the Triwizard Tournament?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Fred and George Weasley (who else?)</p> <p><strong>51. Question:</strong> Which important characters feature in the book but not the movie?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> The Dursleys</p> <p><strong>52. Question:</strong> Members of which two famous U.K. bands played the band Weird Sisters at the Yule Ball?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Pulp and Radiohead</p> <p><strong>53. Question:</strong> How does Cedric Diggory defeat his dragon in the first task of the Triwizard Tournament?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> He transfigures a rock into a dog to distract it.</p> <p><strong>54. Question:</strong> What is Mad-Eye Moody's catchphrase?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> "CONSTANT VIGILANCE!"</p> <p><strong>55. Question:</strong> Which challenge in the Triwizard Tournament maze was left out of the movies?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> The Sphinx's riddle</p> <p><strong>56. Question:</strong> In the book, the Weasleys come to pick up Harry for the Quidditch World Cup. Which of Fred and George's candies does Dudley eat?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> Ton-Tongue Toffee</p> <p><strong>57. Question:</strong> What does Mad-Eye Moody turn Draco Malfoy into?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> A ferret</p> <p><strong>58. Question:</strong> What Quidditch team did Lugo Bagman play for?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Wimbourne Wasps</p> <p><strong>59. Question:</strong> And what position did Lugo play?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Beater</p> <p><strong>60. Question:</strong> What is Ron Weasley's role in S.P.E.W.?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Treasurer</p> <p>If you're finding these easy, test your knowledge of <a href="https://www.rd.com/list/disney-trivia/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disney trivia</a>.</p>

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

56. Question: What is Fleur Delacour's little sister's name?

Answer: Gabrielle

57. Question: Who can turn into a beetle at will?

Answer: Rita Skeeter

58. Question: What two countries are competing in the Quidditch World Cup Final?

Answer: Ireland and Bulgaria

59. Question: What beloved Hogwarts activity is canceled in the fourth year due to the Triwizard Tournament?

Answer: Quidditch

60. Question: Who grows a beard after trying to cheat their way into the Triwizard Tournament?

Answer: Fred and George Weasley (who else?)

61. Question: Which important characters feature in the book but not the movie?

Answer: The Dursleys

62. Question: Members of which two famous U.K. bands played the band Weird Sisters at the Yule Ball?

Answer: Pulp and Radiohead

63. Question: How does Cedric Diggory defeat his dragon in the first task of the Triwizard Tournament?

Answer: He transfigures a rock into a dog to distract it.

64. Question: What is Mad-Eye Moody's catchphrase?

Answer: "CONSTANT VIGILANCE!"

65. Question: Which challenge in the Triwizard Tournament maze was left out of the movies?

Answer: The Sphinx's riddle

66. Question: In the book, the Weasleys come to pick up Harry for the Quidditch World Cup. Which of Fred and George's candies does Dudley eat?

Answer: Ton-Tongue Toffee

67. Question: What does Mad-Eye Moody turn Draco Malfoy into?

Answer: A ferret

68. Question: What Quidditch team did Lugo Bagman play for?

Answer: Wimbourne Wasps

69. Question: And what position did Lugo play?

Answer: Beater

70. Question: What is Ron Weasley's role in S.P.E.W.?

Answer: Treasurer

If you like riddles as much as Harry Potter trivia, give these brain teasers a try.

<p><strong>61. Question:</strong> Which exciting moment in the book is cut out of the movie?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> Gryffindor winning the Quidditch Cup</p> <p><strong>62. Question:</strong> What is the crime Harry commits that causes the Ministry of Magic to hold a disciplinary hearing for him?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> He uses the Patronus Charm in front of a Muggle (Dudley, and only because there were Dementors!).</p> <p><strong>63. Question:</strong> Which two students came up with the name "Dumbledore's Army?"</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Cho Chang and Ginny Weasley</p> <p><strong>64. Question:</strong> Which of Harry's acquaintances reveals that he doesn't believe Harry's story about Voldemort being back?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Seamus Finnigan (who eventually comes around)</p> <p><strong>65. Question:</strong> What is Draco Malfoy's mother's name?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> Narcissa</p> <p><strong>66. Question:</strong> What animal is Dolores Umbridge obsessed with?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Cats (specifically, kittens)</p> <p><strong>67. Question:</strong> In the book, what sport has Dudley recently taken up?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Boxing</p> <p><strong>68. Question:</strong> What is Hagrid's half-brother's name?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Grawp</p> <p><strong>69. Question:</strong> How does Dumbledore escape from his office when the Ministry of Magic comes to take him to Azkaban?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> He grabs Fawkes's tail, and they disappear in a flash of fire.</p> <p><strong>70. Question:</strong> Where do Harry Potter and Cho Chang have their first kiss?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> In the Room of Requirement</p> <p><strong>71. Question:</strong> What is the address of the Headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> 12 Grimmauld Place, London</p> <p><strong>72. Question:</strong> What did Sirius Black's mother do to his name on the Black family tapestry?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Burned it away</p> <p><strong>73. Question:</strong> What do Harry, Ron and Hermione find in the locked cabinet of a writing desk at the Order of the Phoenix Headquarters?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> A Boggart</p> <p><strong>74. Question:</strong> Hermione places a jinx on the piece of parchment members of Dumbledore's Army sign. What happens to those who betray the group?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> Pustules will form the word <em>sneak</em> across their foreheads.</p> <p><strong>75. Question:</strong> In the book, which old friend do Harry, Ron and Hermione run into at St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Gilderoy Lockhart</p> <p>You've come this far, but do you know these <a href="https://www.rd.com/article/hidden-messages-in-harry-potter/" rel="noopener noreferrer">hidden messages in <em>Harry Potter</em></a>?</p>

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

71. Question: Which exciting moment in the book is cut out of the movie?

Answer: Gryffindor winning the Quidditch Cup

72. Question: What is the crime Harry commits that causes the Ministry of Magic to hold a disciplinary hearing for him?

Answer: He uses the Patronus Charm in front of a Muggle (Dudley, and only because there were Dementors!).

73. Question: Which two students came up with the name "Dumbledore's Army?"

Answer: Cho Chang and Ginny Weasley

74. Question: Which of Harry's acquaintances reveals that he doesn't believe Harry's story about Voldemort being back?

Answer: Seamus Finnigan (who eventually comes around)

75. Question: What is Draco Malfoy's mother's name?

Answer: Narcissa

76. Question: What animal is Dolores Umbridge obsessed with?

Answer: Cats (specifically, kittens)

77. Question: In the book, what sport has Dudley recently taken up?

Answer: Boxing

78. Question: What is Hagrid's half-brother's name?

Answer: Grawp

79. Question: How does Dumbledore escape from his office when the Ministry of Magic comes to take him to Azkaban?

Answer: He grabs Fawkes's tail, and they disappear in a flash of fire.

80. Question: Where do Harry Potter and Cho Chang have their first kiss?

Answer: In the Room of Requirement

81. Question: What is the address of the Headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix?

Answer: 12 Grimmauld Place, London

82. Question: What did Sirius Black's mother do to his name on the Black family tapestry?

Answer: Burned it away

83. Question: What do Harry, Ron and Hermione find in the locked cabinet of a writing desk at the Order of the Phoenix Headquarters?

Answer: A Boggart

84. Question: Hermione places a jinx on the piece of parchment members of Dumbledore's Army sign. What happens to those who betray the group?

Answer: Pustules will form the word sneak across their foreheads.

85. Question: In the book, which old friend do Harry, Ron and Hermione run into at St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries?

You've got Harry Potter trivia down! Try your best at Star Wars trivia too!

<p><strong>76. Question:</strong> Who concocts a love potion meant for Harry that Ron ends up taking by mistake?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Romilda Vane</p> <p><strong>77. Question:</strong> And who is Ron's actual love interest this year?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Lavender Brown</p> <p><strong>78. Question:</strong> Which of Voldemort's Horcruxes do Harry and Dumbledore track down—but it turns out to be a fake?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Slytherin's locket</p> <p><strong>79. Question:</strong> What is the name of Fred and George Weasley's shop?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Weasley's Wizard Wheezes</p> <p><strong>80. Question:</strong> Who teaches Potions class this year?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Professor Horace Slughorn</p> <p><strong>81. Question:</strong> What are the gemstones in the cursed necklace Draco Malfoy buys from Borgin and Burkes?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Opals</p> <p><strong>82. Question:</strong> What spell did Snape invent that Harry later uses on Draco Malfoy?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Sectumsempra</p> <p><strong>83. Question:</strong> What does Hermione smell in the amortenia (or love) potion?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Grass, parchment, spearmint toothpaste and Ron Weasley's hair</p> <p><strong>84. Question:</strong> True or false: This is the longest movie in the franchise.</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> False! <em>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets</em> is the longest movie, at 161 minutes.</p> <p><strong>85. Question:</strong> Lily Potter once gave Professor Slughorn a bowl with a lily that turned into a goldfish. What was the goldfish's name?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Francis</p> <p><strong>86. Question:</strong> How many Horcruxes have been destroyed at the end of this story?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Two: the diary and the ring</p> <p><strong>87. Question:</strong> Who is the Half-Blood Prince?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Severus Snape</p> <p><strong>88. Question:</strong> What do all the hands on the Weasleys's magical clock point to when Harry gets to the Burrow?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> "Mortal peril"</p> <p><strong>89. Question:</strong> Who is in the first memory Professor Dumbledore shows Harry in the Pensieve?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Bob Ogden, an employee of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement</p> <p><strong>90. Question:</strong> What are the three D's of a successful Apparition?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Destination, determination and deliberation</p> <p>No more dating Muggles! Ensure your partner is a Potterhead with these <a href="https://www.rd.com/article/harry-potter-pick-up-lines/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Harry Potter pickup lines</a>.</p>

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

86. Question: Who concocts a love potion meant for Harry that Ron ends up taking by mistake?

Answer: Romilda Vane

87. Question: And who is Ron's actual love interest this year?

Answer: Lavender Brown

88. Question: Which of Voldemort's Horcruxes do Harry and Dumbledore track down—but it turns out to be a fake?

Answer: Slytherin's locket

89. Question: What is the name of Fred and George Weasley's shop?

Answer: Weasley's Wizard Wheezes

90. Question: Who teaches Potions class this year?

Answer: Professor Horace Slughorn

91. Question: What are the gemstones in the cursed necklace Draco Malfoy buys from Borgin and Burkes?

Answer: Opals

92. Question: What spell did Snape invent that Harry later uses on Draco Malfoy?

Answer: Sectumsempra

93. Question: What does Hermione smell in the amortenia (or love) potion?

Answer: Grass, parchment, spearmint toothpaste and Ron Weasley's hair

94. Question: True or false: This is the longest movie in the franchise.

Answer: False! Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the longest movie, at 161 minutes.

95. Question: Lily Potter once gave Professor Slughorn a bowl with a lily that turned into a goldfish. What was the goldfish's name?

Answer: Francis

96. Question: How many Horcruxes have been destroyed at the end of this story?

Answer: Two: the diary and the ring

97. Question: Who is the Half-Blood Prince?

Answer: Severus Snape

98. Question: What do all the hands on the Weasleys's magical clock point to when Harry gets to the Burrow?

Answer: "Mortal peril"

99. Question: Who is in the first memory Professor Dumbledore shows Harry in the Pensieve?

Answer: Bob Ogden, an employee of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement

100. Question: What are the three D's of a successful Apparition?

Answer: Destination, determination and deliberation

If you’re finding these easy, test your knowledge of Disney trivia .

<p><strong>91. Question:</strong> Who loses an ear at the start of the book?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> George Weasley</p> <p><strong>92. Question:</strong> Which four characters hold the position of Minister of Magic throughout the books?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Cornelius Fudge, Rufus Scrimgeour, Pius Thicknesse and Kingsley Shacklebolt</p> <p><strong>93. Question:</strong> In the epilogue to the book, who says, "Don't let it worry you. It's me, I'm extremely famous."</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Ron Weasley</p> <p><strong>94. Question:</strong> In the movie, who hugs Draco Malfoy?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Voldemort (and it's super awkward)</p> <p><strong>95. Question:</strong> True or false: <em>Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two</em> is the shortest <em>Harry Potter</em> movie.</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> True! The run time is just 130 minutes.</p> <p><strong>96. Question:</strong> Which character do we see ride a broom for the first time in this movie?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Hermione Granger</p> <p><strong>97. Question:</strong> On what date did the Battle of Hogwarts end with Voldemort's death?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> May 2, 1998</p> <p><strong>98. Question:</strong> What is the name of Fleur Delacour and Bill Weasley's house?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Shell Cottage</p> <p><strong>99. Question:</strong> What fake illness does Ron Weasley say he has to cover up his absence from Hogwarts?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Spattergroit</p> <p><strong>100. Question:</strong> What does Harry steal from Dolores Umbridge's office in the Ministry of Magic?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Mad-Eye Moody's magical eyeball</p> <p><strong>101. Question:</strong> What is Luna Lovegood's father's name?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Xenophilius Lovegood</p> <p><strong>102. Question:</strong> Who was in love with Helena Ravenclaw?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> The Bloody Baron</p> <p><strong>103. Question:</strong> In the book, where do Hermione Granger's parents move to?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> Australia</p> <p><strong>104. Question:</strong> What is Professor Snape's Patronus?</p> <p class=""><strong>Answer:</strong> A doe (the same as Lily Potter's—sob)</p> <p><strong>105. Question:</strong> What is the last line of the last book?</p> <p><strong>Answer:</strong> "All was well."</p> <p>You've got this <em>Harry Potter</em> trivia in the bag. Why not try some <a href="https://www.rd.com/list/pop-culture-trivia/" rel="noopener noreferrer">pop culture trivia</a>?</p>

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

101. Question: Who loses an ear at the start of the book?

Answer: George Weasley

102. Question: Which four characters hold the position of Minister of Magic throughout the books?

Answer: Cornelius Fudge, Rufus Scrimgeour, Pius Thicknesse and Kingsley Shacklebolt

103. Question: In the epilogue to the book, who says, "Don't let it worry you. It's me, I'm extremely famous."

Answer: Ron Weasley

104. Question: In the movie, who hugs Draco Malfoy?

Answer: Voldemort (and it's super awkward)

105. Question: True or false: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two is the shortest Harry Potter movie.

Answer: True! The run time is just 130 minutes.

106. Question: Which character do we see ride a broom for the first time in this movie?

Answer: Hermione Granger

107. Question: On what date did the Battle of Hogwarts end with Voldemort's death?

Answer: May 2, 1998

108. Question: What is the name of Fleur Delacour and Bill Weasley's house?

Answer: Shell Cottage

109. Question: What fake illness does Ron Weasley say he has to cover up his absence from Hogwarts?

Answer: Spattergroit

110. Question: What does Harry steal from Dolores Umbridge's office in the Ministry of Magic?

Answer: Mad-Eye Moody's magical eyeball

111. Question: What is Luna Lovegood's father's name?

Answer: Xenophilius Lovegood

112. Question: Who was in love with Helena Ravenclaw?

Answer: The Bloody Baron

113. Question: In the book, where do Hermione Granger's parents move to?

Answer: Australia

114. Question: What is Professor Snape's Patronus?

Answer: A doe (the same as Lily Potter's—sob)

115. Question: What is the last line of the last book?

Answer: "All was well."

You've got this Harry Potter trivia in the bag. Why not try some marvel trivia ?

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Lord Voldemort is the biggest antagonist in the Harry Potter franchise. When he graduated from Hogwarts, he started to amass power and followers to become the ruthless Dark Lord that appears in the books and movies.
However , Lord Voldemort isn't simply evil. Various factors added to his rise to dominate wizard society: a terrible childhood, abandonment from his parents, and access to dangerous knowledge.
As Tom Riddle discovered his muggle inheritance, his hatred towards both his family and magical society increased, leading him to the path of evil and to adopt the moniker Lord Voldemort.

The Harry Potter series gained fame for its strong character development. Readers fell in love with Harry and his close friends, Ron and Hermione, as they uncovered Hogwarts' myriad of secrets. The franchise's primary villain, Lord Voldemort, also made for a strong overarching antagonist, driven to rid the world of Harry Potter—a prophesied child destined to cause his downfall.

Voldemort's origins were slowly revealed in the novels , providing details into his past and how he became the Dark Lord that the Wizarding World feared. He was powerful and made himself almost impossible to destroy, but his one major mistake was his failed attempt to kill Harry as an infant. Harry's mother stopped the attack, which destroyed Voldemort's physical form, and he went into hiding to regain strength. Voldemort's place in the series was essential, but many might wonder what events had led him down the path of evil and destruction.

Updated On May 27, 2024 by Jenny Melzer: Lord Voldemort is one of the most vivid villains to have emerged from literature and film in the twenty-first century, having left a mark on fans of the Harry Potter franchise as bold as the lightning bolt scar he left on the titular character when he was just a baby. While it is often the way of storytellers to dig deep into a villain's history to show the root causes for their dark deeds meant to provoke sympathy, Tom Marvolo Riddle is one villain who was born to darkness. Examining his history does little to make viewers sympathetic to his cause, but understanding the factors that led to his relentless efforts to exterminate those he deemed less than pure adds a layer of depth to Harry Potter's story fans will never forget.

Numerous Factors Led To Tom Riddles Descent Into Darkness

Tom riddle's very existance began as an act of deception, every harry potter horcrux and the order they were destroyed.

In Harry Potter, the Golden Trio sought to destroy Voldemort's seven Horcruxes hidden in Hogwarts and the wider Wizarding World.

A tough childhood with significant trauma is a typical origin story for many antagonists, eventually turning them into villains. However, Voldemort's unfortunate origins began before his birth, and his upbringing provided reasons he hated himself and the world. The story began when Voldemort's mother, Merope Gaunt, entranced his father into a romantic relationship, using a love potion to seduce him.

Merope Gaunt and Tom Riddle Sr. were married while he was under her spell, and she conceived the child who would later become Lord Voldemort. When the enchantment wore off, however, Tom Riddle Sr. abandoned his pregnant wife. While in labor, she staggered into Wool's Orphanage, where she gave birth and died within the hour, leaving him to be raised by muggles. She left him with nothing about his true heritage, save for his father and maternal grandfather's names, and the hope that he would grow to be as handsome as his father. With no one to claim him as their own, Tom grew up feeling abandoned and unloved.

Tom Riddle Always Knew He Wasn't Like The Other Children

He took great satisfaction from the torment & suffering of others.

The Muggles who raised him in the orphanage knew nothing about his mother beyond her name. Without knowledge of the Wizarding World, they couldn't explain his heritage or the reasons he was different from the other children. They could only classify his behaviors as strange and unnerving, and knowing he disturbed others only seemed to bolster his growing superiority complex. As young Tom recognized his differences from the other children in the orphanage, he grew obsessed with having power over them. Deep down, he knew he was unique, and in his earliest displays of elitist behavior, he rejected the approval of his Muggle peers, even tormenting them to prove his superiority over them.

I can make things move without touching them. I can make animals do what I want without touching them. I can make bad things happen to people who are mean to me. I can make them hurt.—Tom Riddle, Age 11

Tom's feelings of superiority were validated when Albus Dumbledore arrived to inform him of Hogwarts and assure him he could bond with other young wizards like himself. Dumbledore quickly realized Tom was much more powerful than most his age, so he kept a close eye on Tom throughout his development, hoping acceptance might heal him. Unfortunately, Tom's foundation of hatred was already established, and he would hold onto the wounds he developed for the rest of his life. Discovering his Muggle father had abandoned him only served to stoke the fire of hatred he would come to aim at all Muggles.

Voldemort's Sinister Origins are Tied to Hogwarts

Discovering his ties to salazar slytherin only reaffirmed voldemort's self-proclaimed superiority, dumbledore could've stopped voldemort much sooner — but he ignored an early clue.

Dumbledore knew a vital secret about Voldemort that might have been able to prevent the Dark Lord's rise to power.

Once at Hogwarts, Tom was sorted into the Slytherin House, and he networked with classmates and instructors. People were impressed with him, and the only authority figure questioning his morality was Dumbledore. However, Tom became obsessed with learning more about his parents and discovered the high-status family on his mother's side. He was a descendant of Salazar Slytherin, and the knowledge caused him to despise his parents for severing his connection to his heritage.

As the mystery of his origins was revealed, Tom decided to separate himself from his father's last name and go by Lord Voldemort . As Slytherin's Heir, Tom also wanted to rid the school of Muggle-born children, so he released the Basilisk from the Chamber of Secrets and blamed Rubeus Hagrid once he had failed. Tom was more determined than ever to make his mark, but he realized he needed a much larger army and a more concrete plan. So, he created a group of followers and set a path to develop Horcruxes, making it much harder for other wizards to kill him.

At 16 years of age, Tom sought out the magical side of his family, discovering his grandfather had died. He learned more about his parents and their relationship from his uncle and became enraged. Out of pure hatred for his father, Tom tracked down and murdered him and his grandparents. He used their deaths to create his second Horcrux and officially released any ties he had to goodness. He had become pure evil, and his alliance lay with darkness .

Voldemort's Rise to Becoming Harry Potter's Dark Lord

Voldemort used fear and hatred to lift himself into power, one dark harry potter theory suggests voldemort is a hero.

Lord Voldemort is the most prominent antagonist of the Harry Potter universe, but a dark Harry Potter theory might suggest otherwise.

After graduating from Hogwarts, Voldemort wanted to become a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher , where he could be on the train and recruit young wizards for his army. Unfortunately, he was denied the position, so he devised a murderous plan to seek out unique artifacts he could turn into Horcruxes. He again asked for the teaching position ten years later but was denied and confronted by Dumbledore, who knew of his secret plan. So, Voldemort shifted his energy into preparing for the First Wizarding War.

Voldemort recruited many followers who called themselves Death Eaters . Some followed him willingly, while others were forced into submission. Throughout his childhood, adolescence and early adulthood, Voldemort had slowly risen to an intense level of violence. His followers committed crimes of destruction and mayhem worldwide. As a result, people feared him and became too afraid to speak the name he'd given himself. They worried even uttering "Voldemort" would make him appear. So, he became "You-Know-Who," "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named" and "Dark Lord."

Tom Riddle's rise to power was a fascinating franchise element, creating a world that fans wanted to explore further. Before Harry Potter's story began, Voldemort had already lived an entire life of abandonment, betrayal and vengeance. The initial trauma from his childhood led to the false identity he developed in his teenage years when he decided to rewrite his story and identity. He wanted to rid the world of those who had hurt him, and he'd almost succeeded before the prophecy of Harry's birth stopped and eventually destroyed him.

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The Harry Potter franchise follows the adventure of a young boy introduced a whole new world of magic, mayhem and darkness. Traversing the obstacles in his path, young Harry's rise to heroics pits him against Lord Voldemort, one of the most dangerous wizards in the world and all his minions.

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