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Harry Potter Sorcerer's Stone

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is all about trying to find one’s self. Harry spent 10/11 years of his life being treated like a freak, not understanding one thing about himself. One day, a very large man appears to tell him that he’s been living a lie and that he’s a wizard. As a result, he leaves his piece of trash life behind, and enters a world of magic, friendship, and bravery, where he finally belongs. He and his friends are discovering who they are, as they conquer many adversities. The three learn more about themselves when together, than when separate. Harry learns much about his true family, his abilities, and what matter most to him, such as his new friendships and courage. Hermoine, one of Harry’s best friends, drowns herself

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