The Mirror of Erised
What does Harry see when he looks into the Mirror of Erised?
His parents and other members of his family.
Why are Harry, Hermione, Neville, and Draco sent into the Forbidden Forest?
They are in detention for being out of bed at night.
What is guarding the trapdoor?
Fluffy, the three-headed dog.
Who is secretly helping Voldemort?
Professor Quirrell.
Why does Ron think the mirror is amazing? What does he see?
He sees himself as Head Boy, Quidditch captain, and the most successful member of his family.
Who goes into the forest with the students?
Hagrid and Fang the dog.
How do Harry, Ron, and Hermione get past Fluffy?
Someone put a spell on the harp, it's playing music and they can easily past Fluffy because it's sleeping
Where has Voldemort been hiding?
On the back of Quirrell's head, under his turban.
Why does Dumbledore tell Harry to stop visiting the Mirror of Erised?
Because the mirror shows people's deepest desires, and spending too much time looking at it can stop them from living their real lives.
What mysterious creature do Harry and Draco discover in the forest? What scared them to death? (Draco mostly)
A dead unicorn. Draco is frightened and runs away because they saw the hooded figure drinking the unicorn's blood
What challenges do the friends face there?
Why can't Quirrell touch Harry?
Because Harry is protected by his mother's love. Lily's sacrifice protects him.
One night, Harry finds Professor Quirrell standing in front of the Mirror of Erised. Why is Quirrell looking into the mirror?
He is trying to find out how to get the Philosopher's Stone. Voldemort believes the mirror is hiding the secret of how to get it.
Why is drinking unicorn blood described as a terrible thing? What does it tell us about Voldemort?
It keeps someone alive but at a terrible cost. It shows that Voldemort is willing to do anything to survive, no matter how evil.
How did they handle with the Devil's Snare and the Flying Keys?
To deal with the Devil's Snare, Hermione tells everyone to relax, because the plant will kill fast if they move fast. Then She uses magic, Devil's Snare is afraid of the sunlight.
Harry uses a broomstick to catch the right key, because he's a seeker
Why did Harry think Snape was the villain? Name 3 reasons.
Why is the Mirror of Erised the perfect place to hide the Philosopher's Stone?
Because only someone who wanted to find the Stone but not use it could get it. Greedy people, like Voldemort and Quirrell, could see the Stone in the mirror but couldn't actually obtain it. Harry received the Stone because he wanted to protect it, not use it for himself.
Who rescued Harry from the hooded figure?
Firenze, the centaur believes saving Harry is the right thing to do. He doesn't want Voldemort to kill an innocent boy
Why is the giant chess game the perfect challenge for Ron rather than Harry or Hermione?
Throughout the film, Ron often feels overshadowed by his brothers and by Harry's fame. The chess game gives him a chance to prove that he has his own unique talent. It shows that bravery isn't only about fighting—it's also about making difficult decisions and trusting your friends.
Looking back, what clues suggested that Quirrell—not Snape—was the real villain? Can you name at least three?