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What did Harry Potter discover on his 11th birthday?
What did Harry Potter discover on his 11th birthday?
- He was going to attend Hogwarts School.
- He was going to be a teacher at Hogwarts.
- His parents were killed in a car accident.
- He was a wizard himself. (correct)
Why did Harry become a celebrated figure in the wizarding community?
Why did Harry become a celebrated figure in the wizarding community?
- He was the only person to survive an attack by Voldemort. (correct)
- He was a close friend of Albus Dumbledore.
- He was the son of two powerful wizards.
- He was an excellent student at Hogwarts.
What happened to Voldemort after he tried to kill Harry?
What happened to Voldemort after he tried to kill Harry?
- He was banished from the wizarding world.
- He was killed by Albus Dumbledore.
- He became disembodied. (correct)
- He was imprisoned in Azkaban.
What is the name of Harry's aunt and uncle who mistreated him?
What is the name of Harry's aunt and uncle who mistreated him?
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Who takes Harry under his wing at Hogwarts?
Who takes Harry under his wing at Hogwarts?
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What is the shape of the scar on Harry's forehead?
What is the shape of the scar on Harry's forehead?
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What is the name of the school Harry attends?
What is the name of the school Harry attends?
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Study Notes
Harry Potter's Background
- Harry Potter first appeared in the 1997 novel "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".
- He is an orphan living with his cruel aunt, uncle, and cousin, the Dursleys.
- Harry's parents were killed by an evil wizard named Voldemort when Harry was just a baby.
- Harry was left with a lightning-bolt-shaped scar on his forehead from Voldemort's attack.
Discovery of Magical Heritage
- On his 11th birthday, Harry learns he is a wizard and begins to uncover the truth about his parents' deaths.
- He receives an invitation to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Hogwarts and Friendships
- At Hogwarts, Harry befriends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, with whom he shares many adventures.
- He also meets Draco Malfoy, who becomes a rival.
- Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster, takes Harry under his wing and becomes a mentor.
Importance in the Wizarding World
- As the only person to survive an attack by Voldemort, Harry is a celebrated figure in the wizarding community.
- As the series progresses, Harry and his friends are drawn into a growing wizard war, with loyalties tested and sides taken.
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