Rowling has stated that the `` Mirror of Erised '' chapter in `` Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone '' is her favourite ; the mirror reflects Harry 's deepest desire , namely to see his dead parents .
Rowling has said that the `` Mirror of Erised '' chapter in `` Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone '' is her favourite . The mirror reflects Harry 's deepest desire , namely to see his dead parents .