Zhenchi Tu. 200345838. Engl 110. Kathryn Maclennan. Essay

When "Quirrell raised his hand to perform a deadly curse, but Harry, by instinct, reached up and grabbed Quirrell's face -- "AAAARGH!" (Rowling 295). Harry realized he can beat them by touching their skin. This causes the two wizards to flee and Harry passed out. In the end, Harry wakes up in the hospital wing with a visit from the headmaster. "Calm yourself, dear boy, you are a little behind the times," said Dumbledore. "Quirrell does not have the Stone" (page 296). Harry realized that Snape was not after the Stone but was protecting it. Also, Harry and his friend's efforts of trying solving the case wins them House

agree. Know what house you’ll be in yet?” “No,” said Harry, feeling more stupid by the minute. “Well, no one really knows until they get there, do they, but I know I’ll be in Slytherin, all our family have been — imagine being in Hufflepuff, I think I’d leave, wouldn’t you?” “Mmm,” said Harry, wishing he could say something a bit more interesting. “I say, look at that man!” said the boy suddenly, nodding toward the front window. Hagrid was standing there, grinning at Harry and pointing at two large ice creams to show he couldn’t come in. “That’s Hagrid,” said Harry, pleased to know something the boy didn’t. “He works at Hogwarts.” “Oh,” said the boy, “I’ve heard of him. He’s a sort of servant, isn’t he?” “He’s the gamekeeper,” said Harry.

Harry Potter is a fascinating tale of sorcerers, wands, broomsticks, dragons, and magic. The story begins with a young boy named Harry Potter who lives at number four Privit Drive, Surray, England. His journey begins after the death of his parents at the hands of the evil Lord Voldemort. Harry learns of his past and his future as a wizard from Hagrid, the keeper of keys and grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He travels to Hogwarts where he learns spells and enchantments, makes new friends, finds enemies, and discovers fantastic secretes. J.K. Rowling weaves a web of impeccable storytelling with this critically acclaimed novel. In the tale of Harry Potter imagery, symbolism, and motif take central focus.

The Harry Potter series is the best book series ever. On top you see wizards, wand, and other cool magical things every human wants to be able to do. But deep down Harry Potter is full of literary elements including an epic quest for the three main characters, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Harry Potter. Harry Potter’s overall quest throughout the books is to track down the evil wizard, Voldemort. He must also learn about why he is so famous. His best friend, Ron Weasley, is poor boy with 7 siblings. Ron’s quest is to become more brave and be the leader. Hermione Granger, Harry’s other best friends, her quest is all about knowledge and to do what’s right.

for her friends, helps them out when she can. Professor Dumbledore, Head Master of the

Soon after entering Hogwarts, Harry must face a road of trials which will eventually lead him to achieve his unlikely treasure. While roaming the halls after curfew, Harry receives detention in the forbidden forest, and comes face to face with the Dark Lord. Other obstacles come to place when Harry travels down the trap door into the chambers; such as devil’s snare, a human wizard’s chess game, and the room of keys (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone). The series of tests make Harry’s mission difficult; however, the knowledge he gains from the unsuccessful trials bring him closer to his main goal. These minor bumps in Harry’s journey strengthen him emotionally and physically, readying him to defeat the traitor at the end of his succession of tests. Unexpectedly, the betrayal comes from the quivering Professor Quirrell who voluntarily gives up his body to the Dark Lord. Harry sees himself in the mirror and realizes he is magically in possession of the Sorcerer’s Stone. Shortly

The first task that Harry must complete consists of somehow thwarting a dragon's attempts to keep him from stealing its golden egg.

her. In Tangled, the man that comes to the tower is named Flynn Rider. He doesn’t come until

The Dark Lord goes onto slay Potter’s parents and attempts to slay Potter. Potter survives and prophesizes that he will seek vengeance against the Dark Lord. In the present, Harry is an orphaned boy living with his aunt Petunia, uncle Vernon, and cousin Dudley Dursley at number four Privet Drive in England. Harry is unloved, bullied, and underfed, and he believes there is nothing special about himself, other than the lightning-shaped scar on his forehead. Just before Harry's eleventh birthday, though, he receives a mysterious letter--his first correspondence ever--that is confiscated by his uncle, along with hundreds of subsequent letters from the same sender. Despite Mr. Dursley's attempts to take the family into hiding to avoid the mail, the letters continue coming. (Rowling). These events will result in a call of action to Potter by propelling him

Harry Potter is midway through his training as a wizard and his coming of age. Harry wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the International Quidditch Cup. He wants to find out about the mysterious event that's supposed to take place at Hogwarts this year, an event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that hasn't happened for a hundred years. He wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. But unfortunately for Harry Potter, he's not normal - even by wizarding standards. And in his case, different can be

Dudley Dursley: He is the cousin from Harry and the son from Vernon and Petunia. He also hates

His father is also accustomed to this manifestation of power as a member of the violent hate group, the Death Eaters. Harry’s detentions with Dolores Umbridge in his fifth year are also a great example. During those detentions, Harry must write with a quill that cuts his writing into the back of his hand. Because Harry is challenging the authority of the Ministry of Magic by declaring the return of Voldemort, Umbridge punishes him to uphold the validity of her and the Ministry’s

I have made the ultimate decision, regarding many eventual professions, to orchestrate the founding of a revolutionary institution of learning: the esteemed Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An extraordinary castle, opulently showcasing the best minds the world has to offer. Impeccably astute professors will guide both British and North American students through extensive core, elective and extracurricular courses.

Ginevra Molly Weasley: Ginny is the only daughter and the youngest child in her family. During her first year in Hogwarts, she went under the influence of the memory of Tom Riddle and was forced to open the chamber of

There's no such thing! Is there?" asks a bewildered 11-year-old Harry Potter. He was on the cusp of his first train trip to the School of Magic – Hogwarts.