While looking at a snake exhibit at the zoo, Harry is shoved out of the way by Dudley and falls to the ground.Later Uncle Vernon grabs Harry by his hair, shoves him into a cupboard and bolts the door. Harry’s cousin, Dudley, deliberately pushes Harry into a cupboard and then kicks the door closed while laughing.As a baby, Harry has a slightly bloody cut shaped like a lightning bolt on his forehead.Themesĭeath of parents the supernatural cruelty to children Violence They soon become involved in many frightening adventures, which bring them up against the evil Voldemort. They learn about the Philosopher’s Stone, a rock with magical powers that can turn any metal into gold and create an elixir that ensures immortality. While on the train to the wizard school, Harry quickly makes friends with two other first-year students, Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson).Īs they begin their training at the school, the three friends become suspicious about some strange things occurring there. In spite of their efforts, Harry is retrieved by Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane) on the eve of his 11th birthday and is soon bound for Hogwarts School.

Harry’s aunt and uncle have attempted to conceal his wizard background. By placing him with his aunt and uncle, Dumbledore and McGonagall hoped to keep Harry safe from the evil wizard Voldemort, who killed his parents. He was placed in the home by Professor Dumbledore (Richard Harris) and Professor McGonagall (Maggie Smith), veteran wizards who run Hogwarts, a boarding school for sorcerers. Since being orphaned as a baby, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) has lived with his aunt and uncle, who’ve made him sleep in a cupboard under the stairs.

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