Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

I had forgotten just how much I loved reading the Harry Potter series until I picked this book up again. I still love all of the magic of this series, and it has been a massive part of my life since I picked it up all of those years ago. So I thought it was time (since it’s the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone this year) for another read through the series that has influenced so much of my life.

Following Harry after losing his parents, finding out he is a wizard and then all of his antics at Hogwarts took me right back to my first time reading this as a child. Although very similar to the films, the book (as is the case most of the time) was so much better and had a few changes and scenes that weren’t in the film, which would have been amazing to see on screen. I think if the films were to be remade, with all of the advances in CHI and special effects, I think that these little changes would be included.

Harry, Ron and Hermione are the lovable Golden Trio of my childhood. But I was amazed at just how long into the book Harry and Ron became friends with Hermione, I didn’t think it was that long! I loved the introduction to magic that we had and all of the different basic classes that young witches and wizards have to be taught before they can start practising magic. Hogwarts is such an amazing place and this fictional castle has always held a special place in my heart! 

This has only strengthened my love of Harry Potter and I will be reading through the rest of the series in the next few weeks to see what else I have forgotten!!