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- Harry, Ron, and Hermione deduce that the treasure under the trapdoor is the Philosopher’s Stone, which can transform metal into gold and can also confer immortality. They later discover that Voldemort has been killing unicorns in the Forbidden Forest and drinking their blood, another way to achieve immortality.
www.britannica.com/topic/Harry-Potter-and-the-Philosophers-StoneHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone | Synopsis & Facts ...
Jul 16, 2014 · Dumbledore doesn't directly answer Harry's question, but rather describes under what circumstances a person could collect the Philosopher's Stone from the mirror. Did Harry have to do anything to retrieve the stone, such as reach into the mirror and take it?
- Why did Harry want the Philosopher's Stone in the first place?
Harry came there in an attempt to prevent Snape to get the...
- Why did Harry want the Philosopher's Stone in the first place?
Aug 31, 2019 · The Sorcerer's Stone, or Philosopher's Stone, is a legendary substance historically referred to by alchemists. The stone shares similar properties portrayed in the Harry Potter series. It was also known as a symbol of perfection and enlightenment.
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Aug 9, 2019 · The first Harry Potter book was published as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, so why was the title changed for readers in the United States? When the book by J.K. Rowling hit shelves in the U.S., the title was adjusted to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
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Jun 26, 2017 · But the real reason that Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, published 20 years ago Monday, took on more of a Mickey Mouse vibe across the pond had everything to do with marketing.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a fantasy novel written by the British author J. K. Rowling. It is the first novel in the Harry Potter series and was Rowling's debut novel.
- J. K. Rowling, Klaus Fritz
- 1997
Harry came there in an attempt to prevent Snape to get the stone, but then realized that Quirrell was the one who was actually trying to get it. However, the key thing is Snape's/Quirrell's motivation, as Harry rightly guessed it: the return of Voldemort.
The Philosopher's Stone was a legendary alchemical substance with magical properties. The ruby-red Stone could be used to transform any metal into pure gold, as well as to create the Elixir of Life, which made the drinker immortal.
