Harry Potter: Introduction to the Boy Who Lived
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Dursley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who takes Harry under his wing at Hogwarts?

    <p>Albus Dumbledore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the scar on Harry's forehead?

    <p>A lightning bolt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the school Harry attends?

    <p>Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Learn about the origins of Harry Potter, the boy who lived, and his discovery of his true identity as a wizard. Discover how he learns about his parents and his invitation to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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