1. Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone
The Hero’s Quest
Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone

2. 1 Birth Doorstep Delivery:
With the death of Harry’s parents at the hands of Voldemort, he is delivered to the Dursleys for protection until his 11th birthday.

3. 2 Call to Adventure Letters from No One:
Harry is called to adventure by the millions of letters inviting him to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

4. 3 Helpers / Amulet Keeper of the Keys:
Harry receives aide from Hagrid, his protector and guide, in the form of his owl, Hedwig.

5. Crossing the Threshold4
Platform
9 ¾:
Harry must literally cross the threshold into the world of adventure by entering Platform 9 ¾.

6. 5
Tests
The Tests:
Everything from the escape Mountain Troll, to the Quidditch Tournament, to the House Cup is part of the test which Harry must endure.

7. 6 Helpers Through the Trapdoor:
Without the help of Hermione and Ron, Harry would never be able to reach the chamber where the Philosopher’s Stone is hidden.

8. 7 Climax / Final Battle The Man with Two Faces:
Harry comes face-to-face with Lord Voldemort, a battle ensues and Voldemort is defeated.

9. The Philosopher’s Stone:8
Flight
The Philosopher’s Stone:
Having defeated Voldemort and retrieved the PS, Harry falls unconscious, only to be rescued by his friends.

10. 9
Return
The House Cup:
HP & the PS does not really have a true Return. After defeating Voldemort, Harry is rewarded with the House Cup this happens before he begins his departure back to the real world.

11. 10 Elixer The Photo Album:
Hagrid gives Harry the album with the picture of his parents. This was Harry’s desire all along, to have a connection to them, and it’s why he was able to take the Philosopher’s Stone freely (it was not his true desire).

12. 11
Home
Not Really Going Home:
The school year is over and it is time for Harry to return to the real world, to life with the Dursleys.

13. The Hero’s Quest:
The Anti-Hero