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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max

Harry Potter

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Warm-up Questions

What do you expect to see in an “official teaser” for a famous story like Harry Potter?
What kinds of places or characters do you think will appear in a teaser for “Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone”?
Do you think this teaser will feel more mysterious, more exciting, or both? Why?

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max

Being told to be “normal” (00:00 – 00:37)

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1. What does the adult say the boy is?

A normal boy
A very special wizard
A famous actor

2. What does the adult tell him to start doing?

Start acting like a normal boy
Start traveling alone
Start teaching other kids

3. What sound effect is heard during this part?

A train horn
Scissors snipping
Crowd cheering

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max

Learning about his parents and Hogwarts (00:37 – 01:15)

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1. What does the boy say he has always wanted to know about?

His teacher
His parents
His new house

2. How are the parents described?

Quiet and shy
Strict and angry
Kind and brave

3. Where does the speaker say they will see him next time?

In Hogwarts
At a hospital
At the zoo

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max

Expectations, conflict, and recognition (01:15 – 02:09)

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1. What does the person say they can expect from Mr. Potter?

Great things
A difficult exam
A long apology

2. What happens right after the line “Let’s see who you are.”?

Someone talks about parents
A train horn honks
Someone says, “Get off me!”

3. What question is asked near the end of the teaser?

Do you like school?
Where is Hogwarts?
Are you really Harry Potter?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max

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1. What main idea is suggested by the first lines (normal vs. special)?

Someone is learning to cook for the first time
Someone is being told not to believe they are special
Someone is training for a sports competition

2. Which theme is most clearly introduced in the middle of the teaser?

Starting a new job in an office
Family background and learning the truth
Saving money for a trip

3. What does the cheering and “great things” line suggest about Mr. Potter?

No one knows who he is
He wants to quit and go home
Many people have high expectations of him

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max

Why might an adult tell a child that there is “nothing special” about them? What effects could that have?
The speaker says the parents “stood up for what they believed was right.” What are some examples of standing up for something in real life?
Why do you think people “expect great things” from Mr. Potter? What can be good and bad about high expectations?
If you discovered something surprising about your family or your past, who would you want to talk to first, and why?