Use Of Magic, Spells, Creatures And Magical Devices

Throughout the Harry Potter series you are introduced to many forms of magic, spells, creatures and magical devices. One of the very first devices used in the series appears in the first book and is one of the main components to the book and a driving role in the plot even giving the book a title. That device is the Philosopher’s stone, also known as the Sorcerer’s stone. An extraordinary alchemist in the wizarding world and long-time friend of Albus Dumbledore, Nicolas Flame, created the stone. The stone is used to create the Elixir of Life potion. When someone drinks the Elixir of Life their life is extended however long they want as long as they keep taking the potion before its effects wear off. The potion can also reincarnate a dead†¦show more content†¦They include: Hagrid’s three-headed dog which protected the trap door to the chamber; Devil’s snare created by Professor Sprout; flying keys that were charmed by Flitwick; Professor McGonagall ’s life-size game of chess; the Mirror of Erised, which was put there by Dumbledore; Snipe’s potion riddle; and the troll which attacks Hermione in the bathroom brought in by Professor Quirrell. All seven creatures or enchantments work to protect the stone from Voldemort. However, throughout the year, Harry, Hermione, and Ron become suspicious of Snape and think that he is going to try and steal the treasured stone. Acting on their suspicions the three friends get past the seven complications Harry ends up having to duel Lord Voldemort and Professor Quirrell, who Voldemort was actually using to get to the stone. Harry defeats them both, Quirrell’s life is lost and Lord Voldemort is diminished from this world again. After the battle Dumbledore and Nicolas Flamel decide to destroy the stone so that Voldemort could not get ahold of it at a later date. Since the stone is what was keeping Nicolas Flamel and his wife alive, they both ended up dying with the destructio n of the stone. Like many other aspects of the Potter series, the Philosopher’s Stone has many political links. The most evident display of political styles seen in the stone is perfectionism. The stone’s main uses are for