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"Yer a wizard, Harry" | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what do you think happens when someone says, “Yer a wizard, Harry”?
What do you expect Harry to learn or discover in this scene from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
What kinds of places or people might appear in a story about a school of magic?

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"Yer a wizard, Harry" | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

A surprising truth and an argument about Hogwarts (00:00 – 03:25)

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1. What does the visitor say Harry is?

A teacher
A wizard
A goblin
A headmaster

2. What does the letter say about Harry?

He has won a race broom
He must return a missing book
He has been accepted at Hogwarts
He has been expelled from Hogwarts

3. What word is used to describe non-magic people?

Wizard
Freak
Goblin
Muggle

"Yer a wizard, Harry" | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Entering the wizarding world: Diagon Alley and Gringotts (03:25 – 10:16)

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1. Which pet does the school list say a student may bring (if they desire)?

A dog
An owl, a cat, or a toad
A horse
A snake or a rat

2. What is Gringotts described as?

A wand shop
A wizard hospital
A train station
The wizard bank

3. Why won't the visitor say what is in vault 713?

Because the key is missing
Because it is Hogwarts business and very secret
Because it belongs to goblins
Because it is too expensive

"Yer a wizard, Harry" | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Choosing a wand and hints about destiny (10:16 – 14:23)

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1. What does the wand-maker say he remembers?

Every spell he has ever heard
Every student he has ever taught
Every wand he has ever sold
Every bank vault number

2. What is special about the wand’s core, according to the wand-maker?

It contains dragon scales
It contains a Phoenix tail feather
It contains unicorn horn
It contains an owl feather

3. According to the wand-maker, what chooses what?

The headmaster chooses the wand
The wizard chooses the wand
The wand chooses the wizard
The goblins choose the wizard

"Yer a wizard, Harry" | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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1. Why is Harry confused at the beginning of the clip?

He thinks Hogwarts is a place for sports training
He already knew he was a wizard and is pretending
He has been told a different story about his life and parents
He is worried he failed an exam

2. What is the main purpose of the trip to Diagon Alley and Gringotts?

To learn how to fly a broom
To meet the headmaster immediately
To buy school supplies and access Harry’s money
To hide from strangers

3. What idea does the wand scene emphasize most?

A wand is just a tool and any wand works
Magic is only for adults
Learning magic is mainly about money
There is a personal connection between a wizard and a wand

Discussion Questions

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"Yer a wizard, Harry" | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

How do you think Harry feels when he hears, “You’re a wizard”? Why?
Is it ever okay for adults to hide important information from a child “to protect them”? What are the risks?
If you could study at a special school like Hogwarts, what subjects or skills would you want to learn most?
The wand-maker says we can “expect great things,” but also mentions “terrible” things. Do you think being “great” is always positive? Explain.