7 Questions
What did Harry Potter discover on his 11th birthday?
He was a wizard himself.
Why did Harry become a celebrated figure in the wizarding community?
He was the only person to survive an attack by Voldemort.
What happened to Voldemort after he tried to kill Harry?
He became disembodied.
What is the name of Harry's aunt and uncle who mistreated him?
Dursley
Who takes Harry under his wing at Hogwarts?
Albus Dumbledore
What is the shape of the scar on Harry's forehead?
A lightning bolt
What is the name of the school Harry attends?
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
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.
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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