One of the most talked about story's world wide, and one of the most sold out books ever, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone by J.K.Rowling is by far one of the most popular books ever.
The story is not told by Harry, but in the 3rd person, It tells the story of a young 11-year-old boy who lives with his aunt, uncle and cousin, currently only having a small cupboard under the stairs for him to sleep in or known as his "bedroom". That small cupboard was all Harry had known, until he receives a letter he did not get a chance to read before his cousin, Dudley, takes it shows his father, who immediately disposes of. But when more letters start to come through, he only gets angrier and takes them far away where nobody can find them. But whilst they are away, Harry makes a wish on his birthday, and within seconds the door is burst down and Hagrid, keeper of keys and grounds at Hogwarts, gives Harry two very simple choices; stay and have nothing for the rest of your life, or go with him to Hogwarts and become the person you were always supposed to be. Harry gladly takes up the invitation to leave the Dursley's, and before he knew it is taken away to place where he learns who he really is, a wizard. Whilst Harry is at Hogwarts, he makes a few friends, a skinny ginger boy names Ron whom has many brothers and one sister, and Hermione, who is an only child with frizzy hair. Harry's journey at a new school with new people is as it would be for anybody, exciting but nervous. But when certain events start to happen that Harry isn't used to, he is drawn into a fight with the man who killed his parents. When Harry, Ron and Hermione go onto the third floor corridor, which is out of bounds, and take a peak behind the locked door, a number of thing's come to mind. There is a three-headed dog, it's guarding something, and somebody wants to get to it; but who? When they start to investigate, it turns out the three-headed dog is guarding the Philosophers Stone, an elixir which was then known to keep you alive forever, immortal. But when the three of them make it past the three-headed dog, known as Fluffy, they are taken to a giant chess board, or known as Wizard's Chess. They have to make it across the board and defeat the opposing team to be able to get to the other side. Once the opposing team is defeated, Harry goes alone whilst Hermione takes care of Ron and sends for the teachers; only to find none other than Professor Quirrell on the other side, which came much to Harry's surprise. However, the Professor has a secret; he has been hiding lord Voldermort (He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named) on the back of his head, which is covered with the Turban he wears. When the Professor seeks out for the Philosophers stone, which is in Harry's pocket, he attempts to attack him, but because Harry has touched the stone he is able to defeat the Professor and He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named, he is then found passed out and taken up to the hospital wing. He then wakes up to find he has been praised by has fans for his courage. When it get's to the end of term, the House Cup must be awarded. Gryffindor, Harry's house, come last; but that's not the end of it. Harry, Ron, Hermione and Neville all score enough points to beat Slytherin and win the House Cup.
As one of my favourite story's and authors of all time and since of a young age, I give this novel nothing but praise. J.K.Rowling's talent to write is beyond amazing. The story is simple, yet complicated, and keeps you on your feet the whole time. It's the sort of story that you want to continue reading until you get to the end. With a twist around every corner, this story is just full of surprises. If I could go back and read it for the first time again, I would because every time I read it I find myself attached and wanting to never put it down.
If you ever have any free time, and you happen to cross a book store, I would highly recommend picking up a copy and reading it. The story is short, but if you miss a single page you will be confused as to what's going on. Even if you are not a fan of Fiction, it is a great read and should be at the top of your list of thing's to do.
If you have any requests of novels you wish my to read, I shall try to fit in some time into my busy schedule and read them.
Keep calm and carry on reading :)
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