The Destruction of the Sorcerer’s Stone and Acceptance of Mortality
June 7, 1992
Pages 296-298
Pages 296-298
Dumbledore reveals to Harry that the Sorcerer’s Stone has been destroyed with Nicolas Flamel’s approval. He emphasizes the inevitability of death and its place in the natural order of life.
Characters
Albus Dumbledore Dumbledore Explains The Destruction Of The Stone To Harry
Nicolas Flamel Nicolas Agrees To The Stone’s Destruction With Dumbledore
Quirinus Quirrell Quirrell Fails To Steal The Stone Thanks To Harry And Dumbledore
Harry Potter Harry Learns About The Fate Of The Philosopher’s Stone
Hermione Granger Hermione’s Owl Alerts Dumbledore In Time To Save Harry
Perenelle Flamel Perenelle Prepares For Death Alongside Nicolas After The Stone’s Destruction
Locations
London Dumbledore Leaves London After Realizing The Danger At Hogwarts
The Hospital Wing Harry Recovers While Learning The Truth About The Stone
Connections
Dumbledore as a Father Figure Dumbledore Offers Guidance And Wisdom To Harry
Dumbledore Explains Things to Harry Dumbledore Shares The Stone’s Fate With Harry
The Philosophers Stone The Stone Is Destroyed To Prevent Further Danger
Beasts
Owls Hermione’s Owl Helps Dumbledore Arrive In Time
Things
The Philosophers Stone The Stone Is Destroyed To Ensure It Cannot Be Misused
Elixir of Life Nicolas And Perenelle Use The Remaining Elixir To Settle Their Affairs