Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Interesting Facts

• Harry Potter first learns he is a wizard when he turns 11 years old.
• Hagrid, a half-giant, delivers Harry's letter from Hogwarts.
• Harry Potter receives his first wand at Ollivander's shop.
• Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is divided into four houses: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff.
• Harry becomes the youngest Seeker in a century in the history of Quidditch.
• The Philosopher's Stone, sought by Voldemort, can grant immortality and turn any metal into gold.
• Harry, Ron, and Hermione find the Philosopher's Stone after passing a series of challenges set by Hogwarts professors.
• Professor Quirrell is revealed to be an ally of Voldemort and attempts to steal the Philosopher's Stone.
• Harry defeats Quirrell and Voldemort with the power of love left to him by his mother.