What is the conflict in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Answer 1

Harry Potter's internal conflict is his struggle to fit into the wizarding world and come to terms with being famous for something he cannot remember. Harry feels under pressure to show magical skill despite him having only just found out about the wizarding world.

Answer 2

Harry Potter and his two friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, learn about the Sorcerer's Stone, a mystical creation that produces the elixir of life, which grants longevity, and turns any item to gold. They also discover that it is being held at their school, Hogwarts. Suspecting that someone is trying to steal it, they attempt to protect it. Harry believes Professor Snape is trying to take it, but it turns out that the dark wizard Voldemort, aided and abetted by the use of Professor Quirrell's body, is the actual culprit.

Answer 3

Harry Potter's internal conflict is his struggle to fit into the wizarding world and come to terms with being famous for something he cannot remember. Harry feels under pressure to show magical skill despite him having only just found out about the wizarding world.