Chapter 1-3

Prologue

We are about to enter a world of wizards, witches, and muggles. In this world, children are sent to a magic school to learn spells and curses. However, it isn't as pleasant as we think it is. The dark lord Voldemort ruled and the world is in danger.

Voldemort killed Harry's parents when he was a child but failed to kill Harry himself because the killing curse rebounded and Voldemort died. However, his soul is hided in the horcruxes, getting stronger everyday.

In the series Harry Potter, we step in a completely new world and follow our hero, main character and protagonist Harry Potter to see how he saved the world.

Part One A Brief Summary

Harry became an orphan and was sent to live with his aunt Petunia and his uncle Vernon while they mistreated him. Then one day Harry received a letter, inviting him to Hogwarts. But his aunt and uncle burnt them up and took Harry and their son to a little shack near the sea in order to avoid the letters. In midnight, someone knocked at the door to send Harry his gifts.

Part Two An Funny Plot

"Out of the way, you," he said, punching Harry in the ribs. Caught by surprise, Harry fell hard on the concrete floor. What came next happened so fast no one saw how it happened -- one second, Piers and Dudley were leaning right up close to the glass, the next, they had leapt back with howls of horror. Harry sat up and gasped; the glass front of the boa constrictor's tank had vanished. The great snake was uncoiling itself rapidly, slithering out onto the floor. People throughout the reptile house screamed and started running for the exits.

Part Three My Idea

The first chapter sounds dull but can't be ignored. It's effects are all over the book and especially the next two chapters. The first two pages tell us about the Durslys and readers know that they must hate Harry before they read the next chapter.

The second chapter describes elements of traditional British stories without telling about the under pinnings of the plot. Dudly is a bully, greedy boy who wants everything and was spoiled by his parents.

The third chapter is about letters that was sent by Mcgonagall. It describes how uncle Vernon threw Harry out to stop him looking at letters. But magic can't be stopped.

These three chapters are based on 'the greatest fear' and "involved in nothing mysterious" in chapter one, which are features of the Dursleys. It is why they will treat Harry harshly.

It also showed the stark contrast between muggles and wizards.

The words are charming and it makes this book extraordinary. Once I read the first chapter I can't put the book down. It is a really extraordinary novel.

Chapter 4-6

Part One A Brief Summary

The door was broken open by the gamekeeper, Hagrid. During Hagrid's conversations with Harry, Harry knew the truth of his parents‘ death. Then Hagrid took Harry to the leaky cauldren to buy supplements for Hogwarts.

Harry went to King's Cross to take the Hogwarts Express to the magic school Hogwarts. On the Hogwarts Express, Harry became friends with Ron and Hermione. Then they arrived at Hogwarts.

Part Two A Funny Plot

"I AM NOT PAYING FOR SOME CRACKPOT OLD FOOL To TEACH HIM MAGICTRICKS!" yelled Uncle Vernon.

But he had finally gone too far. Hagrid seized his umbrella andwhirled it over his head, "NEVER," he thundered, "- INSULT-ALBUS- DUMBLEDOREIN- FRONT- OF- ME!"

He brought the umbrella swishing down through the air to point at Dudley -- there was a flash of violet light, a sound like a firecracker, asharp squeal, and the next second, Dudley was dancing on the spot with hishands clasped over his fat bottom, howling in pain. When he turned his back onthem, Harry saw a curly pig's tail poking through a hole in his trousers.

Part Three My Idea

The fourth chapter is funny to read because the Dursleys finally got paid for what they're done. And if it's not the courage of Uncle Vernon that enabled him to stand up to Hagrid, the chapter might not be exciting.

The fifth chapter is also vivid. These two chapters describes us another world, when there's wizards and withches and muggles. Though it isn't as exciting, it's explanation about magic are unignorable. And people shaking hands with Harry and Hagrids shuddering about "Voldemort" gives readers a more accurate understanding about Voldemort.

The sixth chapter is about Harry meeting the Weasleys, people different from the Dursleys, on the Hogwarts Express. It described how dull the muggle world, in other words, our world is by contrasting the two worlds and people in it.

However, going to Hogwarts isn't just fun, and hogwarts isn't a paradise. We can still find many bad people like Malfoy, Snape, and Voldemort in later chapters in the wizarding world. Going to Hogwarts wasn't an ending for Harry, but a beginning.

One day I hope I can go to Hogwarts. But I doubt it will happen because I can't do anything by pointing my wand at something and shouting curses. Plus I am twelve and hasn't received any letter.

However, I stll can enjoy my life even without doing magic. The song Something Just Like This tells us about it . "Some Superhero, Some Fairytale bliss" "Where'd you wonna go? How much you wanna risk? " These sentences cheered me up from not being able to do magic or be a wizard.

Chapter 7-10

Part One A Brief Summary

Harry's first week at Hogwarts had been good, except for Snape's class, Snape loathed him at first sight. And as a gryffindor student, Harry became enemies with Draco Malfoy when he stole Neville's ball, which Harry managed to get back and was selected a Qudditch seeker. Malfoy and Harry decided to have a wizard duel. Harry and his friends was nearly caught when he set out to duel with Malfoy, which that Harry realized is a trick. They then faced a three-headed dog Nicholas Flamel but got back to their dorm safely.

Part Two A Scary Plot

They were looking straight into the eyes of a monstrous dog, a dog that filled the whole space between ceiling and floor. It had three heads. Three pairs of rolling, mad eyes; three noses, twitching and quivering in their direction; three drooling mouths, saliva hanging in slippery ropes from yellowish fangs.

It was standing quite still, all six eyes staring at them, and Harry knew that the only reason they weren't already dead was that their sudden appearance hadtaken it by surprise, but it was quickly getting over that, there was nomistaking what those thunderous growls meant.

Part Three My Idea

Chapter seven is mainly about the sorting hat, It describes the thoughts of Harry vividly by the words ''What if he just sat there with the hat over hiseyes for ages, until Professor McGonagall jerked it off his head and said therehad obviously been a mistake and he'd better get back on the train?" It showed how nervous Harry was, together with the time when Harry thought Hagrid and Hogwarts was just a dream.

It is almost the first time Harry received such kindness. He was nervous because he wasn't like his classmates. He couldn't do any magic and thought himself is just a boy of 11. It showed us how badly the Dursleys' are.

There are different houses in Hogwarts and Gryffindor and Slytherin has the most conflicts. Slytherin's, as we I found out, has a discrimination on muggle-borns. However, it is revealed that muggle-borns, like Hermione Granger, may do better than most of the pure-bloods.

The ninth chapter is the most interesting one that I will describe it the longest. I always wondered that because Professor Mcgonagall is so strict, why didn't she punish or expell Harry? Because that Harry dared to stand up to Malfoy and his actions were noble. We feel that Harry most certainly not bad, or even don't see a single bad feature in him. But why did he break rules twice in the first two weeles to get himself expelled from a such interesting and fascinating place? It is because that he has the curiousity as a child of new, extraordinary things and places. What makes the story excellent is that characteristics various. A boy cannot be unnaughty, or he wouldn't be anything in the future.

The dog part plays an important role because that it shows us Hogwarts isn't just good, it also contains some dangerous things.

Overall, these chapters are really fun and good to read. It not only describes the exciting fights and near death moments, but also gives us a clear view of people's personality and the variety of the world.

Chapter 10-13

Part One A Brief Summary

Though Ron complained about Hermione being a nerd, Harry, Ron, and Hermione discovered a friendship by helping each other fighting off a troll.

Harry was stuck in midair when playing qudditch and Hermione set Snape on fire, who was murmuring curses nonstop at Harry. Then Harry won the game.

Harry received an invisibility cloak on christmas and found his parents in the Mirror of the Erised. Then Dumbledore found Harry and forgave him for wandering at night.

Part Two A Surprising Plot

Suddenly, people were pointing up at Harry all over the stands. His broom had started to roll over and over, with him only just managing to hold on. Then the whole crowd gasped. Harry's broom had given a wild jerk and Harry swung off it. He was now dangling from it, holding on with only one hand.

Part Three My idea

Chapter ten is mainly about Harry and Ron's relationship with Herminoe supported by Qudditch and the troll. Ron complained about Hermione because that she was proud, and the reason of that, as I found out later, is because Hermione is a muggle-born. She is weak in the heart so she likes showing off and obey rules.

We can reveal from the book that even Hogwarts teachers, advanced in magic, were scared even to a monster, let alone the Death Eaters and the Voldemort himself. That shows the courage of Harry and Ron. about saving a friend. And in return, Hermione told Mcgonagal the lie. It tells us that people are more likely to become friends when they are good to each other or both facing bad things at the same time. Hremione finally gave up perfectionism and valued frienship more.

Again, this chapter show how little Harry know about the magic world and how timid he was when spending years with the Dursleys. It is a stark contrast between the behavior of him and Malfoy, a student who is proud and like Dudley. Malfoy is also damaged by his family.

The next chapter shows Hogwarts is not a good place where everyone study hard and have fun. The Qudditch became a game more of fighting than enjoying. There are two sides in Hogwarts, one is Dumbledore and Harry, the other is Malfoy and Snape. It showed a place can never be without fights and complex people.

Then again, it told us how important friendship is. Hermione saved Harry from falling by setting fire on Snape. This makes the story's climax start. The slip of Nicolas Flamel Makes the story even more exciting.

However, when Harry received and invisibility cloak and almost went mad with the Mirror of the Erised, Dumbledore's appearance changed the direction of the plot. He convinced Harry not to look at it. That's why others like Qurriel, went following Voldemost. The discussion also played a big part. It shows Dumbledore is not only one of the best sorcerer in the world but also kind.

Chapter 13-15

Part One A Brief Summary

Following Dumblesore's advice, Harry didn't visit the mirror anymore. Gryffindor wins Qudditch, meaning it'll be first in the championship.

However, Harry's day was ruined when Filch caught him wandering in corridors and Harry was sent to a detention. Filch decreased 50 points of Gryffindor as well.

Harry noticed something----Fluffy guarding a stone, Snape and Qurriel's argument, and somebody drinking unicorn bloods in the woods.

Part Two A Not-So-Happy Plot

They slipped back down the spiral staircase, their hearts as light as their hands, now that Norbert was off them. No more dragon -- Malfoy in detention -- what could spoil their happiness?

The answer to that was waiting at the foot of the stairs. As they stepped into the corridor, Filch's face loomed suddenly out of the darkness.

"Well, well,well," he whispered, "we are in trouble."

They'd left theinvisibility cloak on top of the tower.

Part Three My Idea

Chapter 14 is mainly about the sorcerer's stone. It described the quarrel of Snape and Qurriel. It revealed that something was about to happen.

We can see Hagrid in many chapters in the story. Hagrid is an interesting person. He is a fishy but kind. He believes animals are good creatures. Even if they do bad things to him. He even tried to raise a dragon, which results in getting Harry in trouble instead. Harry and Hagrid meets in some points, their kindness and generosity. But they are also different. Harry dare to stand up to bad guys but Hagrid just beared it. In his fifty years mixture both good and bad things, he learned things but just let them pass without revenging.

Even if Gryffindor isn't just good, you can't explain why Harry just keep breaking rules. It's the boy's curiousity, but also his lack awareness of rules. Though, Harry did learn something from the detertion. and the one hundered fifty points in the next Chapter.

In chapter eighteen, Harry and his friends got into detentions. It showed that Hogwarts isn't just a safe place. It is full of dangers, Nicolas Flamel and a figure drinking unicorn bloods.

After all, it's Voldemort's cruelty makes people fear him. It is shown of him, as a dark figure, drinking a beautiful unicorn's blood. It is also shown in later books. Everyone is afraid to end up like the victims do. That's why even after eleven years, people are still afraid of Voldemort and just couldn't bear to say his name.

It mainly supported the 2 chapters after them. These three chapters and the two chapters before gave clues to readers to let them think about what's going to happen next. When I reached this point, I almost forget time and just kept reading. It's just because that its plot seemed so perfect and ordered really well. It is not only about magic and cursing and qurrels, it's also about friendship and cruelty and kindness.

Chapter 16-18

Part One A Brief Summary

Harry and his friends decided to get the stone and finally managed to get through, though Ron and Hermione didn't get inside.

Then Harry managed to stop Qurriel from getting the stone. Then Dumbledore came and destroyed the stone, one of Voldemoret's horcrux.

After adding 170 points, Gryffindor won the House Cup.

Part Two A-Surprising-But-Reasonable Plot

For a moment he could see nothing but dark fire, then he was on the other side, in the last chamber.

There was already someone there---but it wasn't Snape. It wasn't even Voldmort.

It was Qurriel.

Part Three My Idea

It is finally the end of book. When I was reading through, I didn't even pause to finish it. It is just too exciting, attracting and well-organized.

Both chapter sixteen and sevented showed us how Harry managed to get the Philosopher stone. It showed Harry's brave personality and also his selflessness. It vividly described his braveness. As we all know, Harry Potter is a first-year Hogwarts student. He isn't skilled in magic and was almost nothing comparing to the experienced Hogwarts teacher. However, Harry stood up to Qurriel. We can identify that Harry is really a brave boy.

But why can't Qurriel just shout a killing curse and kill Harry in one second like Voldemort did to others. Because Qurriel just can't touch Harry without suffering terrible pain. And why is that? It is because Qurriel's a villian, a person who is nasty and mean. All he cared is fame, wealth, and power while Harry is a noble, integrity man. It used magic to show the contrast of their characteristics.

I must also mention Ron and Hermione. Ron is a kid who is not willing to study. Because he was born in a pure-blood family that he is close to magic before, which is why he wasn't as curious as Harry and Hermione. However, he discovered his special ability in chess, which result in helping Harry doing it.

Hermione looks like a nerd from the outside, but is really not like that in reality. She is a muggle-born, who were laughed at. That's why she acted like she know everything to make people impressed. Though after long. her real personality became clear. Also adventurous, Miss Granger is loyal to friends, which is why she cannot be absent on the adventure to overthrow Qurriel.

Compared with Malfoy, Crabble, and Goyle, they three seemed more intelligent and braver, in other words better and selfless. The reason is that Harry and his companys always cooperate and never suspects each other in friendship. Malfoy and his gangs are just over-confident and proud, which result in nothing in reality.

We must also know that the real bad guy isn't always the man who acts mean, but a person like everyone else who won't make sounds to let the others notice him, giving himself more time to think and do dark things.

At last, Dumbledore came again. All the book, Dumbledore played an important part in making things for Harry. He gave Harry the invisibility cloak and made the Mirror of Erised. It is just that Dumbledore gave the chance to Harry to be a hero. I'm sure that Dumbledore gave many other students the chance. And at a certain point it is left for the person himself to go forward.

The book is mainly about people's desire, about powers and controls. It is so vividly described that we can almost imagine it's really happening in London. This book is the best book I've read and contained as much information as a-300-pages book can.

Conclusion

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a great book and, in short, is the best book I've ever read.

The book symbolizes the danger of desire, the necesity of curiousity, and complex lifes in the same place. I was wondering about frienship: how Harry, Ron, and Hemione combine together but Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyble didn't have any achievement. The reason is clear, we must trust each other and be eager to sacrifice our own. That's what makes up friendship.

There is another point, which is the complex personality of students and teachers who live in the same place. Dumbledore, Mcgonagall, and Harry stand for power and fairness while the other side Snape and Malfoy stand for unfairness and pride. We must know where we belong to,and choose between the two sides.

The dangers of desire also played quite a part. It shows we must not be confused by money or power to rule the world. That is, in other words, cowardice. And the real bad guy isn't who acts badly but a person who hides and will be least suspected, concluded to Snape and Qurriel's act.

Now let's dig something out from these characters in the book. The main character and also the main protagonist is undoubtedly Harry Poter. He is brave kind-hearted, and curious. If it isn't his bravery, he would die by fighting Qurriel and may ne would not even the stone in the first place. If it isn't for his kind-heart, for his thought to protect Hogwarts from being invaded, he wouldn't risk his life for Hogwarts, the place where he discovered friendship and warm for the first time in his life. If it wasn't for his curiousity, he wouldn't wander around, trying to discover something in Hogwarts. He might even not try to think about Nicholas Hamel. Without even one of these factors, he might be a normal student and his fame would die down slowly.

However, I might not mention intelligence because it was foolish to try to be caught searching for things that a first year doesn't care about, just for confusion that he must be intelligent.

The most annoying character is Draco Malfoy. Born in a pure-blood family. He is nothing but a greedy boy. Quite like Dudley. He is a child who hang round with two stupid guys, in order to try to bully someone. Everytime be appeared, something not-so-good will happen, which made me want to punch him in the face. He symbolited unfairness and snobbery. He is a nasty boy with no real things inside.

If I am the author, I will rather wrote "I killed Voldemort and destroyed the stone, now there is no longer a threat to the wizarding world" in Dumbledore's words in P298 instead of "He is still out there somewhere" It kept a feeling not-so-good in my heart.

However, in the long seven book struggle, and in order to show Dumbledore's greatness, the book ended with Dumbledore rewarding Harry. And it also told us that Voldmort is hard to defeat, that we have to try everything, even sacirfice our own lives sometimes to succeed and achieve a goal.