Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone

Not to be confused with Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone (USA EDITION) *Found here:* Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone

This book is very famous and is the first part of Harry Potter.

## Description

This book is written by J.K. Rowling and is one of the most famous books on earth. This book was published by Bloomsbury in 1997.

An image of the original Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone.The image depicts Harry Potter with a Griffindor scarf, without even going to the sorting yet. The Hogwarts Express is behind him, and there is a modern train in the back. A sign says 9 and 3/4, the platform number. This book won the Triple Smarties Gold Award, according to the bottom.

An image from the side of the old edition, showing the spine.In left-to-right order, this is a description. On the left there is an image of Albus Percival Wulverick Brian Dumbledore. For more information about him, see the Harry Potter Wiki *here*: https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Albus\_Dumbledore . Next, there is a red strip reading the words "HARRY POTTER" in all capitals. Then there is a blue strip in the middle reading "and the Philosopher's Stone" and then the author's name "J.K. ROWLING". Finally it says "BLOOMSBURY" with a logo next it. These are the publishers.

The old edition's blurb.The old blurb has an image of Albus Dumbledore with a lighter which removes light. Stars are floating around. It reads "Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy - until he is rescued by a beetle-eyed giant of a man, enrols at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, learns to play Quidditch and does battle in a deadly duel. The Reason: HARRY POTTER IS A WIZARD!". This blurb gives us a big insight to the book. Then there is an acclaim. This book is recommended at £5.99. This book has 223 pages.

The front cover of the new edition with 25 years of Harry Potter Magic.This edition has a different layout to the old one. It says "J.K. ROWLING" at the top, Harry Potter (not the correct logo) and the philosopher's stone, 25 years, and an illustration.

A left-to-right description below.On the left it says 1. Then the logo (wrong) and then "and the Philosopher's Stone". Then an image of Harry. Finally "J.K. ROWLING" and the new Bloomsbury logo.

A shot of the new edition's blurb.The new edition's blurb has an illustration of an owl carrying post, probably Hedwig. The blurb reads "Celebrating 25 years of Harry Potter Magic." Next is an extract. "Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger, and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'." This extract is from page (someone insert the number!) Next is the other part of the text. "HARRY POTTER has never even heard of Hogwarts when the LETTERS start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in GREEN INK on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his GRISLY aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed GIANT of a man called RUBEUS HAGRID burst in with some ASTONISHING news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY. An incredible adventure is about to begin!". This one gives a little less insight, and has A LOT of capitals.

## Errors

A close-up shot from the inside of the cover, showing white text reading "and the Philosopher's Stone."The inside shows white text for "and the Philosopher's Stone" but on the cover it shows silver.

Another error is that on the cover of the old edition it shows a Gryffindor scarf on Harry, although he hasn't gone to the sorting yet.

In the old edition, Harry's hair is clean and tidy, although his hair is described as messy.

## Top Quotes

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'It was a dream, I dreamed a giant called Hagrid came to tell me I was going to a school for wizards. When I'll open my eyes, I'll be at home in my cupboard.'

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*-Harry Potter, page 61.*

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'He's gone!'

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'Well, you can't expect him to be hanging around all day, he'll be back.'

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'But in, you know, the Muggle world, people just stay in photos.'

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'Do they? What, they don't move at all?'

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*-Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, page 103.*

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'You might belong in Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve, and chivalry, Set Gryffindors apart; you might just belong in Hufflepuff, Where they are just and loyal, Those patient Hufflepuffs are true And unafraid of toil; Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, If you're a ready mind, Where those of wit and learning, Will always find their kind; Or perhaps in Slytherin You'll make your real friends Those cunning folks use any means, To achieve their ends, So put me on! Don't be afraid! And don't get in a flap! You're in safe hands (though I have none) For I'm a thinking cap!'

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*-Sorting Hat, page 118.*

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