Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)

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Be Harry Potter and learn to master all things magical in a world filled with wizardry, fun, and danger in Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone, (Also Known as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone in the UK). The adventure begins as Harry arrives at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. Attend lessons, learn and cast spells, and represent the house of Gryffindor in Quidditch. Interact with unforgettable characters such as Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, and Rubeus Hagrid as you explore Hogwards and Diagon Alley. Overcome mental challenges to defeat You-Know-Who. Your class at Hogwarts begins here!

Characters

Playable

Harry Potter, The main character. Voldemort is after him.

Non-playable

PS in Game — Harry, Ron, and Hermioney Screenshot

Hermione Granger, One of Harry's best friends. Hermione sometimes helps Harry find his classes.
Ron Weasley, Harry's other best friend. Ron also leads Harry to his classes sometimes.
Fred Weasley and George Weasley, Ron's twin brothers. Known for their mischief-making capabilities, they teach Harry the basic actions of climbing and jumping in the beginning of the game. They also trade Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Beans for Chocolate Frog cards during the course of the game.
Draco Malfoy, Harry's nemesis. Malfoy is usually seen with his cronies, Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle.
Albus Dumbledore, The headmaster of Hogwarts. Dumbledore gives Harry some useful advice during the game.
Professor Quirrell, The Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher. Professor Quirrell is controlled by Lord Voldemort.
Minerva McGonagall, The Transfiguration teacher and Head of Gryffindor House.
Madam Hooch, The Flying teacher.
Severus Snape, The Potions teacher and Head of Slytherin House.
Filius Flitwick, The Charms teacher and Head of Ravenclaw House.
Professor Sprout, The Herbology teacher and Head of Hufflepuff House.
Hagrid, A friendly half-giant usually found in his cabin on the grounds.
Lord Voldemort, the most evil person in the game. Harry has to defeat him at the end of the game.

Spells

PS IN game Troll — Harry battles a Troll in the game

Flipendo, This spell knocks objects over, stuns magical creatures, pushes specially-marked blocks out of the way, and triggers switches. Harry learns this spell in his first Defence Against the Dark Arts lesson (PC) or from Nearly Headless Nick (PS).
Alohomora, This spell unlocks magical locks. Hermione teaches Harry this spell before their Charms lesson.
Wingardium Leviosa, This spell levitates small blocks, conveniently marked with a "W". Harry learns this spell in his Charms lesson.
Incendio, This spell shrivels Spiky Bushes and temporarily stuns Venomous Tentaculas. Harry learns this spell in his Herbology lesson.
Lumos, This spell conjures up platforms of light that Harry can walk on. Harry learns this spell in his second Defence Against the Dark Arts lesson.
Verdimilous,This spell is cast on invisible platforms to make them appear. Harry can then walk on these platforms before they become invisible again. Harry learns this spell in his Defence Against the Dark Arts lesson.

Platforms

The first four versions of the game were released in 2001 by EA for the PC, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and the Playstation. The PC version was ported to the Mac by Aspyr in 2002. Another version, for GameCube, Playstation 2, and Xbox, was released in 2003.