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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Study Guide

by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (also Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) study guide contains a biography of J.K. Rowling, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

The novel opens with a description of the Dursley family, a middle-class family that lives in Little Whinging, Surrey. Vernon and Petunia Dursley are constantly worried that someone will find out about Petunia’s decidedly “unDursleyish” witch sister, Lily, and their worries are justified when Lily’s infant son, Harry, is left on their doorstep. Lily and her husband, James Potter, had been murdered by the dark wizard, Voldemort, but when Voldemort attempted to kill Harry, his power somehow broke. Harry becomes the only living person ever to survive the killing curse, and the only sign of his encounter with Voldemort is a unique lightning bolt-shaped scar on his forehead. Because Harry does not have any other living relatives, Albus…

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Posted By alex j #52995 at Jan 29, 2008 5:21 PM

Cool book isn't it

I really liked this book, i have a doubt why J.K Rowling wrote another same book, socers stone again.  It toatlly defies the natural deracry.  She's a great author, subdued that was just a waste of time, pls reply , gt a project to do.

Kus i'm loveble
Al

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Posted By diana & gavin c #297133 at Jan 21, 2013 1:09 PM

Why couldnt Dumbeldore (discreetly) do more to prevent the inhumane treatment Harry was forced to live in, his entire childhood?

Having the Squibb (cat/lady) neighbor keeping an eye on him was helpful, but it seems he (Dumbledore) could've prevented/aided Harry having to live such a horrible childhood.

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Posted By jessie j #271297 at Sep 28, 2012 10:26 PM

What are the relationships in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone between the characters (not in a romantic way)

Character relationships like friends, best friends, enemies, etc. Not romantic relationships though please.

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