#4: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Plot

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The beginning of the series is a classic; it creates a perfect opening, develops the young characters, and really allows the viewers to dive into the new series. Based on the book by J.K. Rowling (which you all probably know already), Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone follows eleven year old Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) in his journey as a first year wizard-in-training at Hogwarts: A School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

However, Harry Potter is not like all the other first years; he is famous in the Wizard World. Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), a rogue dark wizard, murdered Harry's parents when he was an infant; however, Voldemort failed to murder Harry. Now, Harry lives as the only wizard to have survived the death curse.

At his arrival at Hogwarts, Harry meets friends Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint). These new friends create an everlasting bond that will carry them through their years at Hogwarts and many years to come.

In his first year, Harry and his friends encounter a dangerous situation: a large three-headed dog guards something in a restricted corridor of the castle and one of their infamous professors, Severus Snape (Alan Rickman), seems to be very interested in it. With the help of a little magic and a lot of luck, Harry, Hermione, and Ron decide to risk their lives to discover what is beneath the trapdoor underneath the dog's paws...only to find out that it is Voldemort.

Favorite Scene 

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Once they have arrive in Hogwarts' gates for the first time, the first years are placed into one of four houses by a sorting hat. However, this sorting hat is no ordinary hat but a talking leather headpiece with a vulgar personality. Harry, of course, does not seem to mind which house he is placed into; however, each house has a certain meaning that he is unaware of. The other first years, on the other hand, are very much aware of this little secret, for they are all very nervous to be placed. As both Ron and Hermione are placed in Gryffindor, Harry takes his seat beneath the Sorting Hat. This time, the hat has some trouble deciding between Gryffindor and Slytherin. It's like choosing between black and white or sweet and sour. All in all, Gryffindor is absolutely perfect for Harry and he joins his new family there.

Favorite Character

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Hermione Granger: a smart, clever, and very blunt young girl. She is a teacher's pet, works tirelessly on academics, yet tags along with Harry and Ron through their mischief. Her intelligence aids them in their endeavors and she always seems to get them out of trouble no matter the situation. All in all, she's relatable. Hermione's the girl that's not afraid to hang out with the boys but also knows where her priorities lie when it comes to school.

Favorite Quotes

"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but just as much to stand up to your friends." (Albus Dumbledore)
"Now if you two don't mind, I'm going to bed before either of you come up with another clever idea to get us killed - or worse, expelled." (Hermione Granger)
"Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself." (Hermione Granger)
"You're a wizard, Harry." (Hagrid)

Link to Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czFqCdNRHqQ

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