2.  Harry Potter at the Dursley’s  Most heroes are called upon to make a journey (quest) by urgent necessity. Even though they may dread the summons, it is their response to the fateful call that sets them apart from Everyman.

3. You’re a wizard Harry/Only one to survive Hints that lead him on his journey Most heroes are called upon to make a journey (quest) by urgent necessity. It is their response to the fateful call that sets them apart from Everyman.

4.  I couldn’t be a wizard/Just Harry  Fear, not necessarily saying no  Heroes are neither fools nor invincible. Even the nearly invincible heroes have weaknesses. If a hero has no reason to feel fear, his quest cannot be considered heroic.

5.  “A Car Crash? Killed Lilly and James Potter?”  Most heroes find out truths they were unaware of, which leads them to accept their “call”

6.  Meeting Mentor  Dumbledore  Although the hero is alone, he is seldom without guidance and protection of some sort

7.  When Harry decides to take on the challenge, enemies, being the wizard he is.  Happens in each book  Hogwarts and Gryffindor

8.  Malfoy, forbidden forest, Snape, quiddich match, etc…  The hero is rarely without guidance, obstacles, etc…

9.  Fluffy, chess, keys  At some point, the hero must go alone to the dreaded place. This is the ultimate test, and the hero will feel fear and despair when it approaches.

10.  Facing Professor Quarrel and Voldemort  The hero is not the same after emerging from the darkness of his descent. The change takes many forms, depending on the nature of his quest and the degree of suffering he has undergone.

11.  The Sorcerer’s/Philosopher’s stone  Great Knowledge or insight can be the reward (good trumps evil)

12.  Wraps things up  Going back to what made the journey worth it  The hero is not the same after emerging from the darkness of his descent. The change takes many forms.

13.  Shares the “reward” or good news/truth he has won  What he really accomplishes is the attainment of a higher state of being.  Love and Friendship, Strength against Voldemort, House Cup