Difference between revisions of "Harry Potter"

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''Henry: From the Germanic name Heimirich meaning "home ruler", composed of the elements heim "home" and rih "ruler". It was later commonly spelled Heinrich, with the spelling altered due to the influence of other Germanic names like Haganrich, in which the first element is hag "enclosure". Heinrich was popular among continental royalty, being the name of seven German kings, starting with the 10th-century Henry I the Fowler (the first of the Saxon kings), and four French kings. In France it was usually rendered Henri from the Latin form Henricus. The Normans introduced the French form to England, and it was subsequently used by eight kings, ending with the infamous Henry VIII in the 16th century. During the later Middle Ages it was fairly popular, and was generally rendered as Harry or Herry in English pronunciation.''
 
''Henry: From the Germanic name Heimirich meaning "home ruler", composed of the elements heim "home" and rih "ruler". It was later commonly spelled Heinrich, with the spelling altered due to the influence of other Germanic names like Haganrich, in which the first element is hag "enclosure". Heinrich was popular among continental royalty, being the name of seven German kings, starting with the 10th-century Henry I the Fowler (the first of the Saxon kings), and four French kings. In France it was usually rendered Henri from the Latin form Henricus. The Normans introduced the French form to England, and it was subsequently used by eight kings, ending with the infamous Henry VIII in the 16th century. During the later Middle Ages it was fairly popular, and was generally rendered as Harry or Herry in English pronunciation.''
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[[Harry's Dreams]]
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[[Harry's Punishments]]
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==HP1C1==
  
 
* The Boy Who Lived
 
* The Boy Who Lived
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* Born: July 31, 1980
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* Born: July 31, 1980 (38 days younger than his cousin, [[Dudley Dursley]]
 
* Parents: [[James Potter|James]] and [[Lily Potter|Lily]] Potter
 
* Parents: [[James Potter|James]] and [[Lily Potter|Lily]] Potter
 
** Killed October 31, 1981 by [[Voldemort]]
 
** Killed October 31, 1981 by [[Voldemort]]
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** Hagrid flies on huge motorcycle borrowed from [[Sirius Black]]
 
** Hagrid flies on huge motorcycle borrowed from [[Sirius Black]]
 
** Harry fell asleep while flying over [[Bristol]]
 
** Harry fell asleep while flying over [[Bristol]]
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* [[The Dursleys]] are Lily's sister's family.
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** [[Dudley Dursley]], his cousin, is a few months older than Harry
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* Famous before he can walk and talk (says McGonagall)
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** Says Harry Potter will be famous, a legend, there will be books written about him, every child in our world will know his name
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*** A JK Rowling prediction that pretty much came true.
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* Lightning bolt shaped cut on his forehead
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** ''Under a tuft of jet black hair''
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** ''"He'll have that scar forever."''
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* [[Albus Dumbledore]] leaves a letter for the Dursley's in hopes that they will tell Harry about his parents, Voldemort, and about him being a wizard.
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** Doesn't happen...
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* Is asleep the first two times mentioned.
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==HP1C2==
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* Able to cook bacon and eggs, apparently perfectly
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* Has a dream about flying motorcycle
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* Used to spiders (note: opposite of Ron)
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* The only thing he likes about his appearance is his scar
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* Wears baggy old clothes that used to belong to Dudley
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* Gets picked last for teams
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* Hair grows back quickly after being cut, results in Petunia's anger
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* Causes a ugly sweater to shrink, Petunia assumes it shrunk in wash, no punishment
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* Bright green eyes
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* Round glasses, held together with lots of tape
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* Fast runner
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* Small and skinny for his age
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* looks even smaller and skinnier because all he had to wear were old clothes of Dudley's
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* Thin face
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* Knobbly knees
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* Has been punched in the nose multiple times
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* Gets a lemon ice pop at zoo
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* Gets Dudley's [[Knickerbocker Glory]] that didn't have enough ice cream
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* Frequently greeted by strange people that disappear when he tries to get a second look
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==HP1C3==
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* Harry's tenth birthday, he was given a coat hanger and an old pair of socks.

Latest revision as of 22:36, 8 February 2025

Harry is J.K. Rowling's favorite boy name. The name Harry is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "power."

There was also a magician named Harry Houdini in the 1900s. Medieval English form of Henry. In modern times it is used as a diminutive of both Henry and names beginning with Har. Famous bearers include the American president Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), who was named after his uncle Harrison, and the British royal Prince Harry (1984-), who is actually named Henry.

It is also the name of the boy wizard in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series of books, first released in 1997.

Henry: From the Germanic name Heimirich meaning "home ruler", composed of the elements heim "home" and rih "ruler". It was later commonly spelled Heinrich, with the spelling altered due to the influence of other Germanic names like Haganrich, in which the first element is hag "enclosure". Heinrich was popular among continental royalty, being the name of seven German kings, starting with the 10th-century Henry I the Fowler (the first of the Saxon kings), and four French kings. In France it was usually rendered Henri from the Latin form Henricus. The Normans introduced the French form to England, and it was subsequently used by eight kings, ending with the infamous Henry VIII in the 16th century. During the later Middle Ages it was fairly popular, and was generally rendered as Harry or Herry in English pronunciation.


Harry's Dreams

Harry's Punishments


HP1C1

  • The Boy Who Lived
  • Born: July 31, 1980 (38 days younger than his cousin, Dudley Dursley
  • Parents: James and Lily Potter
    • Killed October 31, 1981 by Voldemort
    • Voldemort's attempt to kill Harry backfired
      • Voldemort's body destroyed
  • Retrieved from home in Godric's Hollow by Hagrid
  • The Dursleys are Lily's sister's family.
  • Famous before he can walk and talk (says McGonagall)
    • Says Harry Potter will be famous, a legend, there will be books written about him, every child in our world will know his name
      • A JK Rowling prediction that pretty much came true.
  • Lightning bolt shaped cut on his forehead
    • Under a tuft of jet black hair
    • "He'll have that scar forever."
  • Albus Dumbledore leaves a letter for the Dursley's in hopes that they will tell Harry about his parents, Voldemort, and about him being a wizard.
    • Doesn't happen...
  • Is asleep the first two times mentioned.

HP1C2

  • Able to cook bacon and eggs, apparently perfectly
  • Has a dream about flying motorcycle
  • Used to spiders (note: opposite of Ron)
  • The only thing he likes about his appearance is his scar
  • Wears baggy old clothes that used to belong to Dudley
  • Gets picked last for teams
  • Hair grows back quickly after being cut, results in Petunia's anger
  • Causes a ugly sweater to shrink, Petunia assumes it shrunk in wash, no punishment
  • Bright green eyes
  • Round glasses, held together with lots of tape
  • Fast runner
  • Small and skinny for his age
  • looks even smaller and skinnier because all he had to wear were old clothes of Dudley's
  • Thin face
  • Knobbly knees
  • Has been punched in the nose multiple times
  • Gets a lemon ice pop at zoo
  • Gets Dudley's Knickerbocker Glory that didn't have enough ice cream
  • Frequently greeted by strange people that disappear when he tries to get a second look


HP1C3

  • Harry's tenth birthday, he was given a coat hanger and an old pair of socks.
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