CHAPDISC: PS/SS 1, The Boy Who Lived

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CHAPTER DISCUSSION: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer Stone/Philosopher Stone

Chapter One, The Boy Who Lived

We are introduced to the Dursleys, who think they are the most normal family
in the world. They fear people finding out about the Potters, but at this point
we do not know that the Potters are wizards. While on his way to work Mr.
Dursley sees a cat that looks like it can read signs. Of course as we read we
discover the significance of the cat. Mr. Dursley goes to work at Grunnings and
witnesses a few out of the ordinary events taking place, even people talking
about the Potters! When Mr. Dursley gets home, he finds the cat still there and
not about to leave. The Dursleys go to sleep and this is when things get
interesting. Professor Dumbledore walks down Privet Drive making sure the
lights go out so no one will be able to see what is going on. He sees the cat
and addresses it as Professor McGonagall. The cat indeed turns into Professor
McGonagall. They discuss the events that have been
happening, the death of the Potters, Voldemort not being able to kill Harry, and
where Harry is to live. Professor McGonagall thinks he does not belong with the
Dursleys but Dumbledore insists that he stay there to live a life that is
closest to normal as possible. During their conversation we hear the distant
sound of a motorcycle and we see Hagrid on a flying motorcycle! He mentions he
borrowed it from Sirius Black. He has Harry in his arms and hands him over to
Dumbledore who in turn takes him to the front porch and leaves him there with a
letter and blankets. Wizards everywhere were toasting Harry Potter.... To the
Boy Who Lived!

 Some questions to think about:

1. Why do you think Dumbledore did not want to take away Harry's scar?
2. Why do you think Dumbledore just left Harry with a note, instead of
actually talking to the Dursleys?
3. Why do you think Harry's scar was shaped like a lightning bolt?
4. Do you think it was really necessary for Professor McGonagall to stay a cat
all day?

5. Please feel free to add your own question.


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