Why did JK Rowling change the title? Why didn't she say it as, "Harry Potter and the Sorceres's Stone"?

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Why did she change the title? At least 3 responses please!

Asked by bella c #374415 on 5/29/2014 12:15 PM

Last updated by Anonymous J #412427 on 12/20/2014 12:39 AM

Answered by judy t #197809 on 5/29/2014 2:19 PM

The title with "the Sorcerer's Stone" is the proper title in some countries when it was released.

Philosopher would imply that the stone is something more than simple wizardry.

Harry grows throughout each novel and becomes more and more thoughtful (philosophical) as he becomes more and more mature.

Answered by LA B #411030 on 12/15/2014 9:05 PM

Harry grows throughout each novel & becomes increasingly more thoughtful (philosophical) as he gets more & more mature.

Answered by Lucío L #412418 on 12/19/2014 9:08 PM

He becomes more philosphical as he gets more and more mature.