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Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone (Harry Potter, Book 1)
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- J. K. Rowling
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: A Summary
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," the first book in J.K. Rowling's beloved series, introduces us to the world of Harry Potter, a young boy who discovers on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own.
Main Plot
Harry is rescued from the neglectful care of his aunt and uncle by Hagrid, the groundskeeper for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. At Hogwarts, he finds a home and family among his fellow students and mentors. He learns about his infamous history in the magical community: Harry is famous for surviving an attack by the dark wizard Voldemort, who killed his parents but somehow lost his powers in the attempt to kill Harry.
Throughout the year, Harry, with the help of his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, discovers a mysterious object being hidden at Hogwarts, believed to be the Sorcerer's Stone, an ancient artifact with the power to grant eternal life and turn any metal into pure gold. The trio uncovers that Voldemort is seeking the Stone to restore his power and physical form. In a climactic confrontation, Harry faces Voldemort, who is parasitically living off Professor Quirrell. Harry manages to prevent Voldemort from obtaining the Stone, which is subsequently destroyed to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
Characters
- Harry Potter: The protagonist, an orphaned boy who discovers he's a wizard on his 11th birthday.
- Hermione Granger: A highly intelligent girl with a profound sense of justice, who quickly becomes one of Harry's closest friends.
- Ron Weasley: Harry's loyal friend from a large, loving wizard family, who shares in many of Harry's adventures.
- Hagrid: The half-giant groundskeeper of Hogwarts who introduces Harry to the wizarding world.
- Professor Dumbledore: The wise and benevolent headmaster of Hogwarts.
- Voldemort: The dark wizard who seeks immortality and the destruction of Harry Potter.
Themes
The book explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the choice between good and evil. Harry's journey is one of self-discovery, learning, and facing fears. It sets the stage for the epic battle between light and darkness within the wizarding world.