Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

living as a muggle

1

Who left baby Harry on the Dursleys' doorstep?

Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, and Rubeus Hagrid.

2

Why did Harry have to live with the Dursleys?

Because his parents were dead and the Dursleys were his only living relatives.

5

Where did Harry sleep at the Dursleys' house?

In a cupboard under the stairs.

10

What unusual thing began happening to Harry before his 11th birthday?

Strange things happened when he got upset, such as making glass disappear.

15

Who delivered Harry's Hogwarts letter in person?

Rubeus Hagrid.

stepping into the magic

1

how did hagrid and harry go into the diagon alley the first time?

They entered Diagon Alley through the back of the pub called The Leaky Cauldron.

Steps:

1. Hagrid took Harry into the Leaky Cauldron.
2. They went to a small courtyard behind the pub.
3. Hagrid tapped certain bricks in the wall with his wand.
4. The wall opened to reveal the entrance to Diagon Alley.

2

What shops were there in Diagon Alley?

• Gringotts Wizarding Bank — the wizard bank

• Ollivanders Wand Shop — where Harry bought his wand

• Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions — school robes

• Flourish and Blotts — bookshop

• Eeylops Owl Emporium — owls

• Apothecary — potion ingredients

5

Name 3 things about Gringotts Bank.

• It is run by goblins, not humans.
• The vaults are deep underground and reached by small carts on tracks.
• It is known as one of the safest places in the wizarding world, except Hogwarts.

10

What should a first-year student prepare for Hogwarts?

• Wand

• School robes

• Textbooks

• Potion ingredients

• Cauldron

• Glass or crystal phials

• Brass scales

• One pet (owl, cat, or toad)

15

Name 3 places where Harry met Malfoy

1. At Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions (in Diagon Alley)
2. On the Hogwarts Express
3. At Hogwarts — especially during the Sorting Ceremony or in class. 

Hogwarts

1

Which 4 houses are there in Hogwarts?

• Gryffindor — brave and courageous

• Slytherin — ambitious and cunning

• Ravenclaw — intelligent and wise

• Hufflepuff — loyal and hardworking

2

What subjects did Harry study in Hogwarts?

• Potions

• Charms

• Transfiguration

• Herbology

• Astronomy

• Defence Against the Dark Arts

5

Name 3 teachers' names and their courses.

• Severus Snape — Potions

• Minerva McGonagall — Transfiguration

• Filius Flitwick — Charms

10

Name 3 special rooms in Hogwarts.

• The Great Hall — where students eat and gather

• The Gryffindor Common Room — where Gryffindor students relax

• The Forbidden Corridor (third-floor corridor) — where Fluffy guards the trapdoor

15

Name 3 surprising things in Hogwarts.

• Moving staircases that change direction

• Talking portraits that move and speak

• Ghosts that live in the castle

Quidditch

1

Why was Harry allowed to join the Gryffindor Quidditch team even though first-year students were usually not allowed to play?

Harry was allowed to join because he showed excellent flying skills during his first flying lesson when he chased and caught Neville’s Remembrall in the air. Minerva McGonagall saw his talent and arranged for him to become the Gryffindor Seeker, even though it broke the usual rule for first-years.

2

Why did Hermione believe that Professor Snape was trying to harm Harry during the Quidditch match, and what mistake did she make?

Hermione saw Severus Snape staring at Harry and muttering, so she believed he was casting a curse on Harry’s broom. She later learned this was a mistake—Snape was actually trying to protect Harry, while Quirinus Quirrell was the one secretly cursing the broom.

5

Why is the Seeker the most important position in Quidditch?

The Seeker is important because catching the Golden Snitch earns 150 points and ends the game immediately. This means a team that is behind in points can still win if their Seeker catches the Snitch. Since Harry was the Gryffindor Seeker, his success often determined whether Gryffindor won matches.

10

What evidence during the first Quidditch match later helped Harry and his friends realize that Snape was not the real villain?

Later, Harry learned that Snape had been countering a curse to protect him, not harming him. This helped Harry understand that Snape was not the one trying to steal the Philosopher's Stone.

15

How did Harry’s natural flying ability connect to his family background?

Harry’s father, James Potter, had been a talented Quidditch player at Hogwarts. Harry inheriting this ability helped him gain confidence, make friends, and become an important member of Gryffindor House.

Final problem

1

What problems did harry ron and hermione have down there?

devil's snare

flying keys

wizard chess

mountain troll

potion riddle

erisid mirror

2

who set the problems?

devil's snare-Pomona Sprout

flying keys-Filius Flitwick

wizard chess-Minerva McGonagall

mountain troll-Quirinus Quirrell

potion riddle-Severus Snape

mirror-Albus Dumbledore

5

What did they use to sovle these problems?

• Herbology → Hermione solved Devil’s Snare

• Flying skills → Harry caught the key

• Chess strategy → Ron solved wizard chess

• Logic → Hermione solved the potion riddle

• Courage → Harry faced Quirrell

10

Why did Neville Longbottom receive points at the end?

For standing up to his friends.

15

What did Harry look forward to at the very end of the book?

Returning to Hogwarts the next year.