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The book was first published in the United Kingdom on 26 June 1997 by Bloomsbury. It was published in the United States the following year by Scholastic Corporation under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It won most of the British book awards that were judged by children and other awards in the US.
Quirrell reveals he tried to kill Harry and that Snape was protecting him. He shows Voldemort's weakened form on the back of his head, trying to force Harry to give him the stone. Harry refuses, prompting Voldemort to order Quirrell to kill him. Harry’s touch incinerates Quirrell, leading to his death and Voldemort’s spirit escaping.
During the climax of the story, as Harry and Quirrell try to recover the Stone from the Mirror of Erised, Voldemort reveals himself on the back of Quirrell's head, formerly concealed by the turban, and speaks directly to Harry, threatening to kill him if he does not assist Voldemort in recovering it. After Harry refuses, Quirrell tries to take ...
The Elephant House was one of the cafés in Edinburgh where Rowling wrote the first part of Harry Potter.. The series follows the life of a boy named Harry Potter.In the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the US), Harry lives in a cupboard under the stairs in the house of the Dursleys, his aunt, uncle and cousin, who all treat him poorly.
Quirrell appears, kills Cedric with the Killing Curse and uses the full Body-Bind curse on Harry. As Quirrell and Voldemort submerge themselves in a large cauldron, Snape appears and uses his own hand and Harry's blood to complete a ritual that successfully revives Voldemort, who joyfully celebrates with his followers, the Death Eaters ("To ...
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for HBO’s “House of the Dragon” Season 2 finale, titled “The Queen Who Ever Was,” now streaming on Max. For “House of the Dragon ...
At the beginning of the movie, viewers learn the dragon only wants to kill princesses of Queen Isabelle's royal family because Isabelle's ancestors had intruded into the female dragon's lair long ...
Harry also befriends Hermione Granger over their scientific inclinations. At Hogwarts, the Sorting Hat sends both Harry and Hermione to Ravenclaw and Draco to Slytherin. As school begins, Harry earns the trust of McGonagall, bonds with Professor Quirrell (who strives to resurrect the teaching of battle magic) and tests magic through the ...