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I think the real identifying mark is Harry's scar. Besides the 'lightning bolt' shape, people in the Wizarding World don't scar unless they suffer/survive being hit with dangerous magic. It's rare that would happen to a child; everyone would know the circumstances around it. _____________________________ Concerning muggles not seeing/reacting to magic: A good part of magic (where a lot of magic comes from) is psychological. One example is how even muggles can do things without notice if they act quickly and confidently. It's hesitation or fear of being caught that causes people to stop and pay attention. _____________________________ Note: The Sorting Hat reads the student's core values and matches them with the core values of the appropriate House. It's not talents or interests or anything else; just the person's values. You see this most clearly with Hermione. She appears to be bookish, intellectual, and good at solving mysteries (like Fluffy and the trap door), which seem like Ravenclaw traits, but following the giant chess game she clearly states, "Books and cleverness. There are more important things: friendship and bravery”. She just indicated the Gryffindor core values, making that House her best fit. _____________________________ Practical Benefits of Magic: The difference between muggle and wizard/witch biology is minimal; after all, they do marry and produce children. The only real difference is an ability to perceive and channel the vital force generally referred to as 'magic', a trait passed through the genes. Channeling a powerful force like magic can't help but have an impact on the body: -Resilience: Wizard/witch bodies handle physical trauma with far less damage than for muggles (an example is Oliver Wood, who took an iron bludger to the head and woke up a week later in the hospital; that injury would have killed a muggle). Wizard/witch bones/organs require greater force to cause any level of injury, and healing is quicker no resulting scar. Longbottom's broken wrist will mend in a short time and be good as new. So, injuries at Hogwarts are not a big deal, just temporary nuisance. Strength is also better, as are reflexes. -Resistance: Muggle pathogens do not infect wizards/witches; they enjoy remarkably good health. There are, however, a few wizard/witch specific germs that can afflict or kill wizards/witches. Research in the Wizarding World is ongoing to find charms and potions that fight these pathogens. -Longevity: Muggles have an average lifespan of 75 years; the average lifespan of a wizard/witch is twice that, about 150 years. -Magic-Based Injuries: Ordinary physical trauma is cushioned by the channeling of the natural vital force of magic energy, but injuries caused by magic are permanent and can be catastrophic or even fatal. There healing is difficult and result in scarring or loss of body parts. Note Harry carrying a scar on his forehead; he may have survived a Death Curse, but he still bears the scar. Anytime you see a character with scars or physical damage, assume magic-caused injury. -Cultural Attitudes About Risk: Because the ramifications of risky actions are so often minimal, there is cultural cachet in engaging in risky behavior and/or dangerous activities and vocations. Likely the need to be extremely aware and reading many details in the moment also adds to a desire to test one's wits, to prove oneself. Magic is unpredictable; use of it demands you maintain awareness. _____________________________ Every wizard or witch is born with a specific talent. For Dumbledore it's fire, for Hagrid it's magical beasts, for Harry it's flying, for Hermione it's charms and spells, for Snape it's potions, for the Weasley twins it's entrepreneurialship, and for Seamus it's explosives. _____________________________ Slytherin winning the House Cup does seem a little odd, especially as this is something like the 7th win in a row. But that mischievousness actually comes into play when Slytherins (like Draco) set up nonSlytherins to lose points and Slytherin alumnae teachers constantly take points away for nonSlytherins' minor offences. Slytherins have been gaming the system for quite a while. Even Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs are ecstatic that Slytherin didn't win, AGAIN. ___________________________ There's a solid magical reason Harry has to reside at least part of the year with the Dursleys. Aunt Petunia Dursley is Harry's only direct blood relative, she being Harry's mother's sister. Harry's mother sacrificing her life for Harry secured a protection on his life through his childhood, but it requires what is basically 'recharging' by living in his aunt's house for a part of the year. It actually keeps Harry AND the Dursleys safe from magical attack. The problem for the Dursleys is that they never asked for or agreed to this; Harry was kind of foisted upon them. And Vernon is old-school British middle-class; he's uncomfortable standing out for something weird, prefers to be conforming and 'normal'. Vernon did say he intended to put an end to this 'magic' nonsense. The Dursleys don't actually HATE Harry, they hate the embarrassing weirdness. They do resent being stuck with him, but it's not 'hate' as such. Some say they should be glad he goes off to boarding school instead of trying to stop Harry, but they know Harry's coming back and he'll be even weirder.
Welcome to The Wizarding World rabbit hole that is Harry Potter. The best thing about the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, to me is that the chambers following the third-floor corridor containing Fluffy each play to the strengths of Harry, Ron and Hermione. The Devil's Snare chamber caters to Hermione's knowledge of spells. (Even though she froze up out of fear in the book and had to be reminded that she was a witch by Ron) The room with the winged keys caters to Harry's skill with quidditch. And the chess room caters to Ron's knowledge of how to play chess. Side notes: The Sorting Hat chooses new students' houses based on their corresponding personality traits: Gryffindor-Bravery, helping others, and chivalry. Hufflepuff-Hard work, patience, loyalty, and fair play. Ravenclaw-Intelligence, knowledge, and wit. Slytherin-Ambition, cunning and resourcefulness. Erised (The Mirror of Erised) is the word desire spelled backward. Hedwig is a snowy owl. They have ruffled wing feathers to silence their flight so prey animals don't hear them coming. They also have natural camouflage due to their coloration, and they're the only birds of prey who don't have bare feet due to their habitats, like the Arctic Tundra. At the time of the deaths of Lily and James Potter at the hands of Voldemort, Harry was only 15 months old.
If there's ever something you don't understand or is left ambiguous, it's either explained in future movies, or is just something the movies either don't tell or completely omit. That's why we're here. If there's any doubts, we'll fill you in on the details! xD
Dear lady, welcome to the journey, I hope you'll enjoy it! There are a few things that you should be aware of. Firstly, this will soon get serious and quite dark. This first one is our introduction to this world through Harry's eyes. And as the main protagonists are 11, the language and the tone is correspondingly light and a bit child-like. But as they grow, the plot and the themes grow with them until the whole thing becomes a very intense moral story about life, death, right, wrong, power, bravery, innocence, loyalty and love. Secondly, you should know that not everything is possible in magic. It's a bit like physics, it has rules, laws and some things are impossible. An important thing is that no spell can reawaken the dead. Also, you cannot make food out of nothing. When you see all that food appearing on the tables, it has been prepared elsewhere and Dumbledore simply summons it. Fun fact: they filmed that feast scene for days and all that food had to stay there in the sweltering heat, it all went bad and the stench was horrible by the end... Thirdly, the movies allow you to believe that all there is to magic is having magical powers, a wand and knowing the right spell. But it's a bit more complex than that: the character, mental focus and intention of the witch or wizard matters a lot.
In the books, we learn that Petunia wanted to go to Hogwarts too but was refused because she wasn’t a witch. So all her bigotry against magic folks comes from envy
Harry´s aunt Petunia not really a mean by heart character. She acts this way towards him because back in the day she was very sad and jealous that her sister was magical and she wasn´t. So she dealt with her anger and frustration in declaring and telling herself that the wizarding world is a freakish, dangerous and most undesirable thing to be part of....when actually she was really hurt to not being able to attend Hogwarts herself 😮💨. She of course loved her sister deep inside - how could she not care for the only one she had left from her... und Harry recieved the full storm of her frustration because she knew that he must be a wizard too. She partly despises him for it and partly she wants to protect him from whatever killed her sister.
Fun fact: Harry, Ron, and Hermione have little to no impact on this movie. Without them, Quirrell (and Voldemort) wouldn't have been able to get the stone from the mirror anyway. Also, without the deductions the three were accumulating against their house, Gryffindor wouldn't have needed the points at the end to win the House Cup.
Fun fact: without Snape giving unfair points to Slytherin and taking unfair points from other houses Slytherin would not have been in the first place either.
Just a suggestion..... perhaps you can place the vedio screen in the direction that you're looking to watch the movie....cause at up top it's so small and ain't clear
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The epic soundtrack was composed by John Williams, of course. The closest style of soundtrack that he also composed was the one from Hook (1991).
I think the real identifying mark is Harry's scar.
Besides the 'lightning bolt' shape, people in the Wizarding World don't scar unless they suffer/survive being hit with dangerous magic.
It's rare that would happen to a child; everyone would know the circumstances around it.
_____________________________
Concerning muggles not seeing/reacting to magic:
A good part of magic (where a lot of magic comes from) is psychological. One example is how even muggles can do things without notice if they act quickly and confidently. It's hesitation or fear of being caught that causes people to stop and pay attention.
_____________________________
Note:
The Sorting Hat reads the student's core values and matches them with the core values of the appropriate House.
It's not talents or interests or anything else; just the person's values.
You see this most clearly with Hermione.
She appears to be bookish, intellectual, and good at solving mysteries (like Fluffy and the trap door), which seem like Ravenclaw traits, but following the giant chess game she clearly states, "Books and cleverness. There are more important things: friendship and bravery”. She just indicated the Gryffindor core values, making that House her best fit.
_____________________________
Practical Benefits of Magic:
The difference between muggle and wizard/witch biology is minimal; after all, they do marry and produce children. The only real difference is an ability to perceive and channel the vital force generally referred to as 'magic', a trait passed through the genes.
Channeling a powerful force like magic can't help but have an impact on the body:
-Resilience: Wizard/witch bodies handle physical trauma with far less damage than for muggles (an example is Oliver Wood, who took an iron bludger to the head and woke up a week later in the hospital; that injury would have killed a muggle). Wizard/witch bones/organs require greater force to cause any level of injury, and healing is quicker no resulting scar. Longbottom's broken wrist will mend in a short time and be good as new. So, injuries at Hogwarts are not a big deal, just temporary nuisance. Strength is also better, as are reflexes.
-Resistance: Muggle pathogens do not infect wizards/witches; they enjoy remarkably good health. There are, however, a few wizard/witch specific germs that can afflict or kill wizards/witches. Research in the Wizarding World is ongoing to find charms and potions that fight these pathogens.
-Longevity: Muggles have an average lifespan of 75 years; the average lifespan of a wizard/witch is twice that, about 150 years.
-Magic-Based Injuries: Ordinary physical trauma is cushioned by the channeling of the natural vital force of magic energy, but injuries caused by magic are permanent and can be catastrophic or even fatal. There healing is difficult and result in scarring or loss of body parts. Note Harry carrying a scar on his forehead; he may have survived a Death Curse, but he still bears the scar. Anytime you see a character with scars or physical damage, assume magic-caused injury.
-Cultural Attitudes About Risk: Because the ramifications of risky actions are so often minimal, there is cultural cachet in engaging in risky behavior and/or dangerous activities and vocations. Likely the need to be extremely aware and reading many details in the moment also adds to a desire to test one's wits, to prove oneself. Magic is unpredictable; use of it demands you maintain awareness.
_____________________________
Every wizard or witch is born with a specific talent.
For Dumbledore it's fire, for Hagrid it's magical beasts, for Harry it's flying, for Hermione it's charms and spells, for Snape it's potions, for the Weasley twins it's entrepreneurialship, and for Seamus it's explosives.
_____________________________
Slytherin winning the House Cup does seem a little odd, especially as this is something like the 7th win in a row.
But that mischievousness actually comes into play when Slytherins (like Draco) set up nonSlytherins to lose points and Slytherin alumnae teachers constantly take points away for nonSlytherins' minor offences. Slytherins have been gaming the system for quite a while. Even Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs are ecstatic that Slytherin didn't win, AGAIN.
___________________________
There's a solid magical reason Harry has to reside at least part of the year with the Dursleys.
Aunt Petunia Dursley is Harry's only direct blood relative, she being Harry's mother's sister.
Harry's mother sacrificing her life for Harry secured a protection on his life through his childhood, but it requires what is basically 'recharging' by living in his aunt's house for a part of the year. It actually keeps Harry AND the Dursleys safe from magical attack.
The problem for the Dursleys is that they never asked for or agreed to this; Harry was kind of foisted upon them.
And Vernon is old-school British middle-class; he's uncomfortable standing out for something weird, prefers to be conforming and 'normal'.
Vernon did say he intended to put an end to this 'magic' nonsense.
The Dursleys don't actually HATE Harry, they hate the embarrassing weirdness. They do resent being stuck with him, but it's not 'hate' as such. Some say they should be glad he goes off to boarding school instead of trying to stop Harry, but they know Harry's coming back and he'll be even weirder.
Welcome to The Wizarding World rabbit hole that is Harry Potter.
The best thing about the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, to me is that the chambers following the third-floor corridor containing Fluffy each play to the strengths of Harry, Ron and Hermione.
The Devil's Snare chamber caters to Hermione's knowledge of spells. (Even though she froze up out of fear in the book and had to be reminded that she was a witch by Ron)
The room with the winged keys caters to Harry's skill with quidditch.
And the chess room caters to Ron's knowledge of how to play chess.
Side notes:
The Sorting Hat chooses new students' houses based on their corresponding personality traits:
Gryffindor-Bravery, helping others, and chivalry.
Hufflepuff-Hard work, patience, loyalty, and fair play.
Ravenclaw-Intelligence, knowledge, and wit.
Slytherin-Ambition, cunning and resourcefulness.
Erised (The Mirror of Erised) is the word desire spelled backward.
Hedwig is a snowy owl. They have ruffled wing feathers to silence their flight so prey animals don't hear them coming. They also have natural camouflage due to their coloration, and they're the only birds of prey who don't have bare feet due to their habitats, like the Arctic Tundra.
At the time of the deaths of Lily and James Potter at the hands of Voldemort, Harry was only 15 months old.
I feel like this is a watch-along with hermione's muggle cousin. i like it
Hahah love this!
Another legendary OST by John WIlliams.
I am so jealous of you. You get to experience the entire series for the first time and it is going to be a fantastic ride!
Watch all Harry Potter movies it’s insane movies
Great reaction! Can't wait to see you react to the rest (especially #3)!
I’m hyped about this series of reactions
‘I guess he wasn’t wearing glasses when he was a baby’
Magical reaction. Thank you.
20.38 "Surf's up, dude !!" LOL.
Hi! I;m here for your whole journey 100%!
Welcome to Hogwarts
If there's ever something you don't understand or is left ambiguous, it's either explained in future movies, or is just something the movies either don't tell or completely omit. That's why we're here. If there's any doubts, we'll fill you in on the details! xD
Ya I love Seamus' proclivity for pyrotechnics. Things just seem to go boom around him.
If any of the book readers read this whatever became of Fluffy?
Initially he was released into the forbidden forest but after further reflection Dumbledore sent him back to Greece where he came from.
Harry has got a Scar on his head
Dear lady, welcome to the journey, I hope you'll enjoy it!
There are a few things that you should be aware of.
Firstly, this will soon get serious and quite dark. This first one is our introduction to this world through Harry's eyes. And as the main protagonists are 11, the language and the tone is correspondingly light and a bit child-like. But as they grow, the plot and the themes grow with them until the whole thing becomes a very intense moral story about life, death, right, wrong, power, bravery, innocence, loyalty and love.
Secondly, you should know that not everything is possible in magic. It's a bit like physics, it has rules, laws and some things are impossible. An important thing is that no spell can reawaken the dead. Also, you cannot make food out of nothing. When you see all that food appearing on the tables, it has been prepared elsewhere and Dumbledore simply summons it.
Fun fact: they filmed that feast scene for days and all that food had to stay there in the sweltering heat, it all went bad and the stench was horrible by the end...
Thirdly, the movies allow you to believe that all there is to magic is having magical powers, a wand and knowing the right spell. But it's a bit more complex than that: the character, mental focus and intention of the witch or wizard matters a lot.
Hagrid is the cool uncle
More reactions with her please!
37:41 the Slytherin teachers cheat which is kinda why Dumbledore added these points at the end.
you should watch the harry potter cooking show and the harry potter tournement
In the books, we learn that Petunia wanted to go to Hogwarts too but was refused because she wasn’t a witch. So all her bigotry against magic folks comes from envy
What's the 11:11 necklace? For me, it's the codex for Planetary Self-Healing.
Harry´s aunt Petunia not really a mean by heart character. She acts this way towards him because back in the day she was very sad and jealous that her sister was magical and she wasn´t. So she dealt with her anger and frustration in declaring and telling herself that the wizarding world is a freakish, dangerous and most undesirable thing to be part of....when actually she was really hurt to not being able to attend Hogwarts herself 😮💨. She of course loved her sister deep inside - how could she not care for the only one she had left from her... und Harry recieved the full storm of her frustration because she knew that he must be a wizard too. She partly despises him for it and partly she wants to protect him from whatever killed her sister.
Fun fact: Harry, Ron, and Hermione have little to no impact on this movie. Without them, Quirrell (and Voldemort) wouldn't have been able to get the stone from the mirror anyway. Also, without the deductions the three were accumulating against their house, Gryffindor wouldn't have needed the points at the end to win the House Cup.
Fun fact: without Snape giving unfair points to Slytherin and taking unfair points from other houses Slytherin would not have been in the first place either.
That's an interesting observation. What these three do here does play an important role in the bigger picture though.
Just a suggestion..... perhaps you can place the vedio screen in the direction that you're looking to watch the movie....cause at up top it's so small and ain't clear