Harry Potter lives with his cruel and conventional relatives in suburbia. On his 11th birthday, Harry learns he is a wizard and destined to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, Harry begins a new life, navigating school friendships and forming a trio with fellow Gryffindors, Ron and Hermione. But dark forces plague the magical world, and only Harry and his friends can stop them.

Although born to non-magical parents, Hermione Granger is an extraordinarily gifted young witch. While her scholarly excellence makes her one of Hogwarts’ brightest first-years, Hermione learns the importance of friendship as her bond with fellow Gryffindors, Harry and Ron, develops. Her quick-thinking and impressive abilities are pushed to their limits when the trio uncovers dark forces threatening Hogwarts.&nbsp;

Ron Weasley is Harry’s first friend at Hogwarts and one of seven ginger-haired Weasley siblings. Dwarfed by the reputations of his many older brothers (including Hogwarts Prefect, Percy, and rambunctious twins Fred and George), Ron must learn to find an identity of his own. Alongside his two best friends, Harry and Hermione, he finds a talent for bravery and adventure.&nbsp;

Draco Malfoy is Harry’s nemesis at Hogwarts. Accompanied by his Slytherin cronies, Crabbe and Goyle, Draco enjoys tormenting the other students. But away from Hogwarts, Draco struggles to live up to the high expectations of his father, Lucius, who wishes to mold his son in his own image.&nbsp;

The renowned headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore, is considered the greatest wizard of modern times. He is also one of the most mysterious and eccentric. While his staff query the extra protections he is putting around the school, the truth is that he is guarding the Philosopher’s Stone from sinister forces. Dumbledore has a penchant for sherbet lemons, chamber music, and 10-pin bowling.&nbsp;

Minerva McGonagall is the Deputy Headmistress, Head of Gryffindor house, and Transfiguration Professor at Hogwarts. A strict but loyal mentor, Professor McGonagall is not afraid to speak up for her students in the face of injustice. Nor query Headmaster Dumbledore’s more eccentric decisions. Seeing Harry’s potential, McGonagall recruits him to her beloved Gryffindor Quidditch team.&nbsp;

Rubeus Hagrid, a half-giant, is the Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts. He saved Harry from the wreckage of his childhood home and returned 10 years later to extract Harry from his horrible life with the Dursleys. Hagrid’s gentle spirit provides comfort and mentorship to Harry throughout his first year at Hogwarts.&nbsp;

Severus Snape is Head of Slytherin house and Potions Master at Hogwarts. Surly, cruel, and vicious to Harry, Snape quickly becomes Harry’s least favorite teacher. But after a series of suspicious incidents, Harry becomes convinced that Snape’s hatred for him runs deeper…Does the Potions Master really want him dead?&nbsp;

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone