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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 do you get past Fluffy in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Fluffy will fall asleep when you play some music near him. Professor Quirrell enchanted a harp to play while he went through the trapdoor, while Hermione played the flute that Hagrid gave to Harry for his Christmas.

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

The best scene in any movie is subjective as people like different things. The only person who can decide your favourite scene, is you.

Personally, I really liked the introductions to Diagon Alley and Hogwarts as they captured the magical feeling of the book.

When was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone released in theatres?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released on the 16th of November 2001 in the UK & US.

It was released under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the US.

Why did Lord Voldemort need unicorn blood?

Unicorn blood will save anyone an inch from death. Voldemort makes Professor Quirrell drink the blood to keep him alive, however at a high price. Slaying something as pure as a unicorn brings the drinker a cursed life. Voldemort does not care as the only thing he fears is death.

Why don't Harry Potter and Hermione Granger date?

Harry and Hermione were too close of best friends to be together. They need each other as friends. For example: The Half Blood Prince. When Ron and Ginny were with someone else they needed a friend(just a friend) to help each other through it.

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

Gnomes in the Harry Potter books are nameless creatures that wander in the gardens and destroy the roots of plants. De-gnoming is performed by catching the gnome, grabbing it by the leg and spinning it as fast as possible and throwing it out of the yard so it is unable to locate it's burrow.

What is the difference between Nicolas Flamel in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Nicholas Flamel in the Alchemyst?

Actually there is no difference. They are actually the same person. Nicholas Flamel wasa real person, and he and his wife are known for their work trying to find out the secrets of the Book of Abraham and the sorcerer's stone.

Is the first Harry Potter book called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

Yes, the British book is called Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. J.K. Rowling originally called it this, but (with her consent) Scholastic changed it to the Sorcerer's Stone when it was published in America because Scholastic felt the readers in America wouldn't know what was meant by 'philosopher' or the history of alchemy and the origins of the philosopher's stone. This is also the title of the books in other countries such as Spain, Italy and Germany.

When filming the movie, every single scene where the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's stone was mentioned, it had to be shot twice.

When was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone published in the UK?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was first published in the UK in June 1997 and in the US in September 1998 under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

Why does voldemort steal my shampoo?

He is still working on loving himself and forgeting the fact he couldn't kill Harry, and he thinks that steeling random shampos will help with his traumatic past.

What does the Mirror of Erised show you?

The Mirror of Erised does not show your face, it shows your hearts deepest desire.

Since details of the mirror's design are unknown, it cannot be stated exactly what type of mirror it is considered to be. See related links for more information on types of mirrors.

What is the forbidden corridor called in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

The third floor corridor was forbidden because a three-headed dog was inside it. Fluffy was guarding a trapdoor which eventually led to the philosopher's stone.

How many people saw Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Millions have people have watch Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. It is difficult to measure the exact number because one DVD can be viewed by multiple people, the movies are also frequently played on tv and some people may have viewed it illegally.

What were the stages at the trapdoor in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

When Harry, Ron, and Hermione go through the trap door in the first book the order of the stages are:

  1. Fluffy, the three-headed dog
  2. Devil's Snare
  3. Flying Keys
  4. Chess
  5. Troll
  6. Potions Puzzle
  7. Mirror of Erised

In the film adaptation, the troll and potions puzzle are omitted.

What does the Philosopher's Stone symbolize in Harry Potter?

The philosopher's stone doesn't do anything to Harry Potter. He managed to get it out of the Mirror of Erised and then it stayed in his pocket until Albus Dumbledore saved him (and the stone).

What breed of dog is Fluffy in Harry Potter?

Fluffy is a Cerberus - a breed from myth and legend.

However, the makers of the Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone movie based the CGI dog on a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

How many copies of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone sold on the first day?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was released in the US on 1st September 1998 and in December made it onto the best-seller list. It was not a well known or anticipated series so in the first hour it probably sold very few, if any.

What comes after Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets came after Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

The full order:

  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows parts 1 and 2

What are the characteristics of Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Professor Minerva McGonagall is described as a "rather severe-looking woman". McGonagall has black hair, often secured in a very tight bun and rarely ever seen down. She is tall and often wears either Emerald or Tartan robes. McGonagall wears her hat quite crooked and wears square glasses, that match the marking on her animagus form.

McGonagall is considered to be very strict and often stern. Unlike Severus Snape, she does not give points away to Gryffindor students simply because she is their head of house.

Who is the cat Vernon Dursley saw when he looked out the window in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

"Mr. Dursley was the director of a firm called Grunnings, which made drills. He was a big beefy man with hardly any neck, although he did have a very large mustache."

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

What is the name of the stone in the first Harry Potter movie?

The Philosopher's Stone which can turn any metal into pure gold and produces and The Elixir of Life which makes the drinker immortal. The Philosopher's Stone exists as a real life legend and is not an invention of J.K. Rowling. Nicholas Flamel was also a real alchemist who was connected to the stone - although he did not live to be over 600 years old.

In the US, the book and movie were re-titled Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as the US publisher did not think that American would know the word "Philosopher" and felt that "Sorcerer" sounded more exciting. J.K. Rowling has said she would have fought this change had she been in a better position at the time.