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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was the first book in the Harry Potter series. Harry learns that he is a wizard and begins his education at Hogwarts.

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How did Harry Potter and Ron Weasley save Hermione Granger from the troll?

They use spells and the slowness of the troll to conquer him. The most effective parts are where Ron levitates the troll's club and drops it onto him, and Harry shoves his wand up the troll's nose.

How many invisibility cloaks are there in Harry Potter?

There is only one true cloak of invisibility which belonged to Harry Potter. Other cloaks existed, but the charm either wasn't as effective or wore off after time.

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

Harry's main goal in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (Sorcerer's) Stone is to stop Lord Voldemort from getting the philosopher's (sorcerer's) stone and returning to power. With the help of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, he manages to achieve this goal.

The three get past Fluffy and go down the trapdoor where they work together to beat the Devil's Snare, capture the flying key, beat the chess set and choose the correct potion before Harry goes on to face Professor Quirrell and Lord Voldemort on his own.

Harry manages to get the stone from the Mirror of Erised. When Professor Quirrell tries to get it from him, he discovers that he cannot touch Harry without suffering extreme pain. Harry uses this to his advantage to keep Quirrell away from him. Dumbledore arrives in time to save Harry and the stone. Professor Quirrell died from his injuries and Lord Voldemort fled.

What happened in Gringotts on July 31st in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Harry Potter first visited his account and saw his fortune. Rubeus Hagrid removed the Philosopher's Stone shortly before Professor Quirrel attempted to steal it.

Who was awarded the ten house points that won Gryffindor the house championship?

Neville Longbottom was awarded ten house points at the end of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Dumbledore gave him the points because he managed to stand up to his friends, which is harder than standing up to your enemies.

Was Verne Troyer in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Yes, Verne Troyer portrayed 'Griphook The Goblin' in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (Sorcerer's) Stone but the voice was that of Warwick Davis who will play Griphook in Deathly Hallows.

How much does Dudley Dursley weigh in pounds?

In the fourth book, Harry says that Dudley's school nurse said he has reached the size of a small whale which is between 265 and 353 pounds.

How did Harry make fluffy fall alsleep?

Harry got past Fluffy by playing his flute that Hagrid got him for christmas to put Fluffy to sleep. In the movie they do not show this.

How many syllables are in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

There are ten syllables in the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

"Harry" and "Potter" are two syllables

"Sorcerer's" is three syllables

"And", "The" and "Stone" are all one syllable

Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone a miss print?

No. The book was titled Harry Potter & the Philosophers stone for the rest of the world while in USA and India it was called Harry Potter and the Sorcerers stone

Which teacher didn't help protect the Philosopher's Stone?

Several Hogwarts professors didn't protect the stone. These included Professor Sinistra (Astronomy), Professor Babbling (Ancient Runes), Professor Binns (History of Magic), Professor Hooch (Flying), Professor Vector (Arithmancy), Professor Kettleburn (Care of Magical Creatures) and Professor Trelawney (Divination).

Why is the tone for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone light and playful?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the first book in the series. It is meant for children and is a light introduction to the series. The tone becomes slightly darker towards the end of the book, but then is light again when the problem has been resolved.

Why did Daniel Radcliffe look so young in the first Harry Potter movie?

Daniel Radcliffe looks so young because he is actually the same age as his character in the movie. He was ten years old during filming.

What line did Hermione Granger say to Harry in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Harry and Hermione interact quite a bit throughout the book so Hermione says many things to him. One of the most notable lines is when she says: "Books! And cleverness! There are more important things - friendship and bravery."

What spell did Ron Weasley use to try turn his rat yellow?

It wasn't a real spell, but, it went: "Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow/Turn this stupid, fat rat yellow," (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, UK Raincoast paperback edition, p79).

Who insulted Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Vernon Dursley insults Dumbledore in the cabin and Hagrid gives Dudley a pig's tale.

Who suggested that Harry Potter be on the Quidditch team?

Professor McGonagall picked Harry Potter after watching him catch a remembrall after a fifty-foot dive. She also arranged for the rule on first years not being allowed a broomstick to be bent and bought Harry a Nimbus 2000.

Where is asphodel on the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone video game?




In the PlayStation 2 game, asphodel is found in Hagrid's Garden, through the stone building. The above video contains a walkthrough for PlayStation 2. Walkthroughs for other platforms are also available.

Did Hermione Granger become a death eater in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?

Yes, sort of. She used a dose of polyjuice potion to impersonate Bellatrix Lestrange. She did not actually become a Death Eater herself.

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