Harry Potter Sorcerer's Stone Thesis

I'm sure you've in heard million stories where "An orphaned boy is raised in the care of a powerless uncle, but watched over by an old wizard. When the boy reaches a certain age, the old wizard tells the boy about his true heritage and helps him develop his powers until he is able to avenge his death." This is the basis behind many popular books, including King Arthur, Star Wars, Eragon, and numerous other novels and movies. And so it is that Harry Potter, the hero of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," by J.K Rowling, is also receiving popularity. Pitiful Harry Potter is orphaned as a baby and is sent to live with his insufferable aunt and uncle, Petunia and Vernon Dursley, and their heavyset son, Dudley. While Harry
Exam period during Hogwarts not only includes essays, but also other practical tests. "Professor Flitwick called them one by one into his class to see if they could make a pineapple tap-dance across a desk. Professor McGonagall watched them turn a mouse into a snuffbox -- points were given for how pretty the snuffbox was, but taken away if they had whiskers." Throughout most of the book, the characters are impressively believable and move along effortlessly through the story. They are relatable and unique, with their own quirks. However, a few times in the last chapters, the storytelling begins to go downhill. Some twists felt strained and, to serve the plot, some characters even begin behaving out of character. This includes, Hagrid, the gentle giant who has protected Harry time and time again, who all of a Harry sudden becomes so self-absorbed he lets Harry take the blame for something he did. That's not the kind Hagrid I'd come to know! These are only faults, luckily, and in whole, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is a funny, moving books that brings you into a whole new world with the turn of pages. If you want a trip away from the 'Muggle' world, then you should pick up this book. You won't regret