Wizard Money
Events [12]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
Diagon Alley [B1-C5]
62-62
Harry Pays The Owl Five Knuts From Hagrid’s Coat
Awakening in the hut, Harry initially doubts the events of the previous night but is reassured by the presence of Hagrid, a newspaper-delivering owl, and wizarding coins. This marks the start of his journey into the magical world.
Awakening in the hut, Harry initially doubts the events of the previous night but is reassured by the presence of Hagrid, a newspaper-delivering owl, and wizarding coins. This marks the start of his journey into the magical world.
62-63
Harry Examines Wizard Coins For The First Time
Concerned about paying for his school supplies, Harry learns from Hagrid that his parents left him a fortune in a vault at Gringotts, the wizarding bank run by goblins.
Concerned about paying for his school supplies, Harry learns from Hagrid that his parents left him a fortune in a vault at Gringotts, the wizarding bank run by goblins.
64-68
Harry Handles Wizard Money for the First Time
During their journey to London, Hagrid introduces Harry to the Ministry of Magic, explaining its role in regulating wizarding society and keeping magic hidden from Muggles.
During their journey to London, Hagrid introduces Harry to the Ministry of Magic, explaining its role in regulating wizarding society and keeping magic hidden from Muggles.
71-72
Wizard Money Is Mentioned As Essential For Shopping In Diagon Alley
Using his pink umbrella, Hagrid reveals a hidden archway leading to Diagon Alley, a bustling magical shopping district, leaving Harry awestruck at the sights and possibilities of his new world.
Using his pink umbrella, Hagrid reveals a hidden archway leading to Diagon Alley, a bustling magical shopping district, leaving Harry awestruck at the sights and possibilities of his new world.
72-75
Harry Retrieves His Wizard Money To Prepare For His Journey Into The Magical World
Harry is amazed by the grand marble hall of Gringotts and meets goblins who guard the bank. Hagrid presents Harry’s vault key and a letter for access to a secret high-security vault.
Harry is amazed by the grand marble hall of Gringotts and meets goblins who guard the bank. Hagrid presents Harry’s vault key and a letter for access to a secret high-security vault.
75-75
Harry Handles Wizard Money For The First Time And Learns Its Conversion Rates
Inside his family vault, Harry finds piles of wizarding gold, silver, and bronze coins, revealing the inheritance left by his parents and symbolizing his connection to the magical world.
Inside his family vault, Harry finds piles of wizarding gold, silver, and bronze coins, revealing the inheritance left by his parents and symbolizing his connection to the magical world.
80-81
Harry Sees The Value Of Wizard Money Through The Prices Of Potion Ingredients
Harry visits various shops in Diagon Alley to buy his school supplies, marveling at the magical items available while Hagrid helps him make practical choices.
Harry visits various shops in Diagon Alley to buy his school supplies, marveling at the magical items available while Hagrid helps him make practical choices.
81-85
Harry Pays Seven Galleons For His Wand
At Ollivanders, Harry is matched with a holly wand containing a phoenix feather core. Mr. Ollivander reveals that the wand shares a core with Voldemort’s wand, adding a layer of intrigue to Harry’s journey.
At Ollivanders, Harry is matched with a holly wand containing a phoenix feather core. Mr. Ollivander reveals that the wand shares a core with Voldemort’s wand, adding a layer of intrigue to Harry’s journey.
The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters [B1-C6]
90-91
Harry Prepares for His Journey With His Trunk and Supplies
The Dursleys drive Harry to King's Cross but mockingly leave him at the station without helping him figure out how to get to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. Vernon Dursley smugly comments on the platform's supposed non-existence before they drive off, laughing.
The Dursleys drive Harry to King's Cross but mockingly leave him at the station without helping him figure out how to get to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. Vernon Dursley smugly comments on the platform's supposed non-existence before they drive off, laughing.
98-101
Harry Reflects On His New Wealth Compared To Ron’s Financial Struggles
Ron and Harry share stories about their families. Ron reveals the challenges of growing up in a large wizarding family and the feeling of living in his brothers’ shadows, while Harry reflects on his life with the Dursleys.
Ron and Harry share stories about their families. Ron reveals the challenges of growing up in a large wizarding family and the feeling of living in his brothers’ shadows, while Harry reflects on his life with the Dursleys.
101-102
Harry Uses His Wizarding Currency To Buy An Assortment Of Sweets
The food trolley arrives, and Harry buys an assortment of magical snacks, sharing them with Ron. They try Pumpkin Pasties and Chocolate Frogs, and Harry marvels at the magical food.
The food trolley arrives, and Harry buys an assortment of magical snacks, sharing them with Ron. They try Pumpkin Pasties and Chocolate Frogs, and Harry marvels at the magical food.
106-108
Harry Uses Wizard Money To Buy Items On The Train
Ron shares his fears about being sorted into Slytherin and not living up to his family's legacy. He explains that his whole family has been in Gryffindor, and he worries that he won't meet expectations.
Ron shares his fears about being sorted into Slytherin and not living up to his family's legacy. He explains that his whole family has been in Gryffindor, and he worries that he won't meet expectations.
