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BOOK 1Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- BOOK 1 · CH. 1Voldemort's Attack on the PottersLord Voldemort murders James and Lily Potter in their home at Godric's Hollow, but fails to kill baby Harry, who survives with only a lightning scar. This event marks Voldemort's first defeat and Harry's fame as the Boy Who Lived.
Harry Potter, James Potter, Lily Potter +1 - BOOK 1 · CH. 6Harry's Arrival at HogwartsHarry learns he is a wizard, purchases his school supplies in Diagon Alley, and boards the Hogwarts Express for his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger +1 - BOOK 1 · CH. 10The Troll in the BathroomA mountain troll enters Hogwarts on Halloween, and Harry and Ron save Hermione from it in the girls' bathroom, forging their friendship.Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger +1
- BOOK 1 · CH. 12The Mirror of ErisedHarry discovers the Mirror of Erised, which shows him his deceased family, and learns from Dumbledore that it reveals deepest desires rather than truth.
Harry Potter, Albus Dumbledore - BOOK 1 · CH. 17The Confrontation with QuirrellHarry faces Professor Quirrell, who is possessed by Voldemort, in the underground chambers beneath Hogwarts and retrieves the Sorcerer's Stone.
Harry Potter, Quirinus Quirrell, Lord Voldemort +1
BOOK 2Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- BOOK 2 · CH. 8The Chamber of Secrets OpensThe Chamber of Secrets is opened, petrifying several students and Mrs. Norris, with Harry suspected of being the heir of Slytherin.
Harry Potter, Mrs. Norris, Argus Filch +1 - BOOK 2 · CH. 17The Basilisk BattleHarry descends into the Chamber of Secrets, confronts Tom Riddle's memory possessing Ginny Weasley, slays the basilisk with Godric Gryffindor's sword, and destroys the diary.
Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley, Tom Marvolo Riddle +2 - BOOK 2 · CH. 18Dobby's FreedomHarry tricks Lucius Malfoy into giving Dobby a sock, freeing the house-elf from his servitude to the Malfoys.Harry Potter, Dobby, Lucius Malfoy
BOOK 3Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- BOOK 3 · CH. 1Sirius Black's Escape from AzkabanSirius Black escapes from Azkaban prison, believed to be a dangerous murderer seeking to kill Harry Potter.
Sirius Black, Harry Potter, Cornelius Fudge - BOOK 3 · CH. 17The Shrieking Shack RevelationHarry, Ron, and Hermione confront Sirius Black in the Shrieking Shack, learning that Peter Pettigrew is alive and that Black was framed for the Potters' betrayal.Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger +3
- BOOK 3 · CH. 20Buckbeak's Rescue and Sirius's EscapeHarry and Hermione use a Time-Turner to save Buckbeak from execution and help Sirius Black escape from the castle before the Dementors can administer the Kiss.Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Sirius Black +3
BOOK 4Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- BOOK 4 · CH. 8The Quidditch World Cup AttackDeath Eaters attack the Quidditch World Cup campsite, torturing Muggles and conjuring the Dark Mark, causing panic and suspicion.Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger +3
- BOOK 4 · CH. 15Harry's Selection as Triwizard ChampionHarry's name emerges from the Goblet of Fire as a fourth champion, sparking controversy and accusations that he cheated to enter.Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger +3
- BOOK 4 · CH. 19The First Task: DragonsHarry faces a Hungarian Horntail dragon in the first Triwizard task, using the Summoning Charm to retrieve his Firebolt and the golden egg.
Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger +3 - BOOK 4 · CH. 22The Yule BallThe Triwizard champions and students attend a formal dance, where romantic tensions rise and Hagrid's giant heritage is revealed.Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger +5
- BOOK 4 · CH. 25The Second Task: The Black LakeHarry rescues Ron and Gabrielle Delacour from the merpeople in the Black Lake, demonstrating selflessness by staying to help others beyond his hostage.Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger +4
- BOOK 4 · CH. 31Voldemort's ResurrectionHarry and Cedric are transported to a graveyard where Wormtail kills Cedric and uses Harry's blood to resurrect Voldemort in a dark ritual.
Harry Potter, Cedric Diggory, Peter Pettigrew +2 - BOOK 4 · CH. 33The Duel in the GraveyardHarry duels Voldemort in the graveyard, their wands connect in Priori Incantatem, and the shades of Voldemort's victims including Harry's parents urge him to escape.Harry Potter, Lord Voldemort, Cedric Diggory +3
- BOOK 4 · CH. 34Barty Crouch Jr.'s RevelationThe false Mad-Eye Moody is revealed to be Barty Crouch Jr., who orchestrated the Triwizard Tournament to deliver Harry to Voldemort.
Harry Potter, Barty Crouch Jr., Albus Dumbledore +3 - BOOK 4 · CH. 35Dumbledore's Confrontation with FudgeDumbledore declares a 'parting of the ways' with Minister Fudge, who refuses to accept Voldemort's return, marking the beginning of open resistance.
Albus Dumbledore, Cornelius Fudge, Harry Potter +2
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