The Mirror of Erised
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Snowfall Heralds Christmas at Hogwarts as Malfoy Taunts Harry
With Hogwarts blanketed in snow, students anticipate the holidays. Fred and George Weasley charm snowballs to pelt Quirinus Quirrell’s turban, while Hagrid nurses storm-weary owls. Draco Malfoy mocks Harry for staying at Hogwarts during Christmas, but Harry looks forward to celebrating with Ron and the Weasleys.
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With Hogwarts blanketed in snow, students anticipate the holidays. Fred and George Weasley charm snowballs to pelt Quirinus Quirrell’s turban, while Hagrid nurses storm-weary owls. Draco Malfoy mocks Harry for staying at Hogwarts during Christmas, but Harry looks forward to celebrating with Ron and the Weasleys.
Pages 194-195 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | December 9, 1991 - December 21, 1991
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Ron Confronts Malfoy After Insults, Hagrid Intervenes
After Draco Malfoy insults Ron Weasley’s family, Ron grabs Malfoy in anger but is caught by Professor Snape, who penalizes Gryffindor. Hagrid steps in to diffuse tensions and lifts the trio’s spirits by showing them the festive Great Hall decorations prepared by Professors McGonagall and Flitwick.
Pages 195-197 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | December 21, 1991
After Draco Malfoy insults Ron Weasley’s family, Ron grabs Malfoy in anger but is caught by Professor Snape, who penalizes Gryffindor. Hagrid steps in to diffuse tensions and lifts the trio’s spirits by showing them the festive Great Hall decorations prepared by Professors McGonagall and Flitwick.
Pages 195-197 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | December 21, 1991
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Hagrid Warns Harry, Ron, and Hermione to Abandon Their Search for Nicolas Flamel
Hagrid warns the trio to stop investigating Nicolas Flamel and the three-headed dog guarding the Sorcerer’s Stone. Despite his warnings, the trio remains determined to uncover the truth and continues their search in the library.
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Hagrid warns the trio to stop investigating Nicolas Flamel and the three-headed dog guarding the Sorcerer’s Stone. Despite his warnings, the trio remains determined to uncover the truth and continues their search in the library.
Page 197 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | December 21, 1991
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The Trio’s Library Search for Nicolas Flamel Yields No Results
Harry, Ron, and Hermione comb through library books for Nicolas Flamel but find nothing. Harry briefly explores the Restricted Section but is reprimanded by Madam Pince. Frustrated, they resolve to continue searching during the holidays.
Pages 197-199 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | December 21, 1991 - December 23, 1991
Harry, Ron, and Hermione comb through library books for Nicolas Flamel but find nothing. Harry briefly explores the Restricted Section but is reprimanded by Madam Pince. Frustrated, they resolve to continue searching during the holidays.
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Christmas Break Begins with Chess and Malfoy Plotting
As the Christmas break begins, Harry and Ron enjoy the empty common room, play wizard chess, and plot far-fetched ways to get Draco Malfoy expelled. Harry learns the basics of wizard chess using a borrowed set while Ron excels with his well-worn pieces.
Pages 199-200 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | December 24, 1991
As the Christmas break begins, Harry and Ron enjoy the empty common room, play wizard chess, and plot far-fetched ways to get Draco Malfoy expelled. Harry learns the basics of wizard chess using a borrowed set while Ron excels with his well-worn pieces.
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Harry and Ron Exchange Christmas Presents at Hogwarts
On Christmas morning, Harry receives several thoughtful gifts, including a hand-carved flute from Hagrid, a Weasley sweater, and an anonymous Invisibility Cloak. Ron is delighted by Harry’s surprise and enjoys his own presents, despite disliking his maroon sweater.
Pages 200-201 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | December 25, 1991
On Christmas morning, Harry receives several thoughtful gifts, including a hand-carved flute from Hagrid, a Weasley sweater, and an anonymous Invisibility Cloak. Ron is delighted by Harry’s surprise and enjoys his own presents, despite disliking his maroon sweater.
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Harry Receives His Father’s Invisibility Cloak as a Christmas Gift
Among his Christmas presents, Harry discovers a silvery Invisibility Cloak, a rare and valuable heirloom left to him by his father. A cryptic note accompanies the cloak, instructing him to “use it well,” leaving Harry awestruck and curious about its sender.
Pages 201-202 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | December 25, 1991
Among his Christmas presents, Harry discovers a silvery Invisibility Cloak, a rare and valuable heirloom left to him by his father. A cryptic note accompanies the cloak, instructing him to “use it well,” leaving Harry awestruck and curious about its sender.
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Weasley Sweaters Unite the Gryffindor Boys on Christmas Morning
The Weasley twins playfully tease Percy and Ron about their sweaters as Harry receives his first Weasley family gift. Despite his protests, Ron reluctantly wears his maroon sweater, joining the festive camaraderie with his brothers and Harry.
Pages 202-203 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | December 25, 1991
The Weasley twins playfully tease Percy and Ron about their sweaters as Harry receives his first Weasley family gift. Despite his protests, Ron reluctantly wears his maroon sweater, joining the festive camaraderie with his brothers and Harry.
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Harry’s First Magical Christmas Feast and Festivities
Harry experiences a magical Christmas feast, complete with wizard crackers and enchanted gifts. Afterward, he enjoys a snowball fight with the Weasleys and a lively chess match by the Gryffindor common room fire, marking his happiest Christmas yet.
Pages 203-204 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | December 25, 1991
Harry experiences a magical Christmas feast, complete with wizard crackers and enchanted gifts. Afterward, he enjoys a snowball fight with the Weasleys and a lively chess match by the Gryffindor common room fire, marking his happiest Christmas yet.
Pages 203-204 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | December 25, 1991
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Harry Ventures Into Hogwarts at Night with the Invisibility Cloak
Harry tries out his new Invisibility Cloak, exploring Hogwarts unseen. Deciding to visit the Restricted Section of the library, he feels a mix of excitement and nervousness, eager to uncover the mysteries surrounding Nicolas Flamel.
Pages 204-205 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | December 25, 1991
Harry tries out his new Invisibility Cloak, exploring Hogwarts unseen. Deciding to visit the Restricted Section of the library, he feels a mix of excitement and nervousness, eager to uncover the mysteries surrounding Nicolas Flamel.
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Harry’s Midnight Visit to the Restricted Section Goes Awry
Using the Invisibility Cloak, Harry sneaks into the Restricted Section of the library but accidentally sets off a magical screaming book. Forced to flee, he narrowly escapes detection by Filch and Snape and hides in an unfamiliar room.
Pages 205-207 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | December 25, 1991
Using the Invisibility Cloak, Harry sneaks into the Restricted Section of the library but accidentally sets off a magical screaming book. Forced to flee, he narrowly escapes detection by Filch and Snape and hides in an unfamiliar room.
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Harry Discovers the Mirror of Erised and Sees His Parents
Fleeing from Filch and Snape, Harry stumbles upon the Mirror of Erised in an unused classroom. The mirror shows him his parents and extended family, filling Harry with a bittersweet mix of joy and longing as he sees them for the first time.
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Fleeing from Filch and Snape, Harry stumbles upon the Mirror of Erised in an unused classroom. The mirror shows him his parents and extended family, filling Harry with a bittersweet mix of joy and longing as he sees them for the first time.
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Harry Introduces Ron to the Mirror of Erised
Harry brings Ron to see the Mirror of Erised, where Ron sees himself as Head Boy and Quidditch captain. The boys argue over whose turn it is to use the mirror before being interrupted by Mrs. Norris, prompting a hasty retreat.
Pages 209-210 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | December 26, 1991
Harry brings Ron to see the Mirror of Erised, where Ron sees himself as Head Boy and Quidditch captain. The boys argue over whose turn it is to use the mirror before being interrupted by Mrs. Norris, prompting a hasty retreat.
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Ron Sees His Ambitions in the Mirror of Erised
Ron looks into the Mirror of Erised and sees his deepest desires: himself as Head Boy, Quidditch captain, and holder of the House Cup. Harry’s desire to see his parents again clashes with Ron’s vision of personal success, leading to tension between the friends.
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Ron looks into the Mirror of Erised and sees his deepest desires: himself as Head Boy, Quidditch captain, and holder of the House Cup. Harry’s desire to see his parents again clashes with Ron’s vision of personal success, leading to tension between the friends.
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Ron Urges Harry to Stop Visiting the Mirror of Erised
Concerned about the risks of being caught, Ron tries to dissuade Harry from returning to the Mirror of Erised. Despite Ron’s warnings, Harry remains determined to see his parents again, brushing off his friend’s concerns.
Pages 211-212 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | December 27, 1991
Concerned about the risks of being caught, Ron tries to dissuade Harry from returning to the Mirror of Erised. Despite Ron’s warnings, Harry remains determined to see his parents again, brushing off his friend’s concerns.
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Albus Dumbledore Explains the Mirror of Erised to Harry
On Harry's third visit to the Mirror of Erised, he is caught by Albus Dumbledore, who explains that the mirror shows the deepest desires of a person's heart. He warns Harry not to dwell on dreams and reveals that the mirror will be moved to a new location. Albus Dumbledore cryptically answers Harry's question about what he sees in the mirror by saying he sees himself holding a pair of woolen socks.
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On Harry's third visit to the Mirror of Erised, he is caught by Albus Dumbledore, who explains that the mirror shows the deepest desires of a person's heart. He warns Harry not to dwell on dreams and reveals that the mirror will be moved to a new location. Albus Dumbledore cryptically answers Harry's question about what he sees in the mirror by saying he sees himself holding a pair of woolen socks.
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