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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), who is the main character and what are their most memorable lines?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

In the 2001 film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (released as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the U.S.), the main character is Harry Potter, portrayed by actor Daniel Radcliffe.

While many of the film's most famous quotes are spoken to Harry (such as Hagrid’s legendary "Yer a wizard, Harry"), Harry himself has several memorable lines that define his character's introduction to the wizarding world.

Memorable Lines and Context

1. "Not Slytherin. Not Slytherin."

Context: This is perhaps Harry’s most iconic line from the first film. During the Sorting Ceremony in the Great Hall, the Sorting Hat is placed on Harry’s head. It considers placing him in Slytherin, noting he could be "great" there. Harry, having heard negative things about the house from Ron and Hagrid, closes his eyes and whispers this plea repeatedly. The Hat ultimately respects his choice and places him in Gryffindor.

2. "I’m not going home. Not really."

Context: Spoken at the very end of the film as Harry prepares to board the Hogwarts Express to return to the Dursleys for the summer. When Hermione comments that it feels "strange to be going home," Harry looks back at the castle and delivers this line. It marks a pivotal emotional moment where he realizes that, for the first time in his life, he has found a place where he truly belongs.

3. "He's going to sacrifice himself."

Context: During the climax of the film, Harry, Ron, and Hermione must win a game of Giant Wizard's Chess to reach the Philosopher's Stone. Harry realizes that to achieve checkmate and allow him to move forward, Ron (playing as a Knight) must allow himself to be taken by the Queen. This line highlights Harry’s realization of the high stakes and the bravery of his friends.

4. "I swear I don't know! One minute the glass was there and the next it was gone. It was like magic!"

Context: This occurs early in the film after the Dursleys take Harry to the zoo for Dudley's birthday. Harry inadvertently vanishes the glass of the boa constrictor's enclosure using accidental magic. When Uncle Vernon traps him in the car later and demands an explanation, a terrified Harry tries to explain the impossible event, foreshadowing his true nature before he knows he is a wizard.

5. "Mind you, she might not have needed saving if you hadn't insulted her."

Context: After Harry and Ron save Hermione from a mountain troll in the girls' bathroom, the three become "best friends." As they walk back to the common room, Harry playfully but pointedly reminds Ron that it was his mean comments earlier that day that led Hermione to be crying in the bathroom in the first place. This line establishes Harry's role as the moral compass and peacemaker of the trio.

6. "But I don't have any money... I haven't got any."

Context: When Hagrid takes Harry to Gringotts Bank for the first time, Harry expresses his anxiety about his poverty, having spent ten years wearing Dudley's hand-me-downs and being treated as a burden. The subsequent reveal of his parents' vault, filled with gold, serves as the first major "wish-fulfillment" moment of the series.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] Harry Potter is the protagonist, played by Daniel Radcliffe.

[2] Harry whispers 'Not Slytherin, not Slytherin' during the Sorting Ceremony scene.

[3] Harry delivers the line 'I'm not going home. Not really.' as the final line of the film before the credits.

[4] Harry shouts 'He's going to sacrifice himself!' when Ron prepares to let the Queen take his Knight in the chess scene.

[5] The quote is substantially correct, though the exact phrasing in the film is usually 'One minute the glass was there and then it was gone' rather than 'next it was gone'.

[6] Harry says this to Ron after they defeat the troll, cementing their friendship with Hermione.

[7] The quote appears to be a slight conflation or paraphrase. In the film, Harry typically says 'But I haven't got any money' without the preceding 'I don't have any money'.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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"I think I can tell the wrong sort for myself, thanks."

This line, spoken to Draco Malfoy, is widely considered one of Harry's most defining and memorable moments in the film, establishing his independence and moral stance early on.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 What are the differences between Harry's lines in the book vs the movie for Philosopher's Stone?

#02 Did Daniel Radcliffe improvise any lines in the first Harry Potter film?

#S SOURCES

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#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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In the 2001 film *Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone* (released as *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone* in the U.S.), the main character is **Harry Potter**, portrayed by actor **Daniel Radcliffe**. While many of the film's most famous quotes are spoken *to* Harry (such as Hagrid’s legendary "Yer a wizard, Harry"), Harry himself has several memorable lines that define his character's introduction to the wizarding world. ### Memorable Lines and Context #### 1. "Not Slytherin. Not Slytherin." * **Context:** This is perhaps Harry’s most iconic line from the first film. During the Sorting Ceremony in the Great Hall, the Sorting Hat is placed on Harry’s head. It considers placing him in Slytherin, noting he could be "great" there. Harry, having heard negative things about the house from Ron and Hagrid, closes his eyes and whispers this plea repeatedly. The Hat ultimately respects his choice and places him in Gryffindor. #### 2. "I’m not going home. Not really." * **Context:** Spoken at the very end of the film as Harry prepares to board the Hogwarts Express to return to the Dursleys for the summer. When Hermione comments that it feels "strange to be going home," Harry looks back at the castle and delivers this line. It marks a pivotal emotional moment where he realizes that, for the first time in his life, he has found a place where he truly belongs. #### 3. "He's going to sacrifice himself." * **Context:** During the climax of the film, Harry, Ron, and Hermione must win a game of Giant Wizard's Chess to reach the Philosopher's Stone. Harry realizes that to achieve checkmate and allow him to move forward, Ron (playing as a Knight) must allow himself to be taken by the Queen. This line highlights Harry’s realization of the high stakes and the bravery of his friends. #### 4. "I swear I don't know! One minute the glass was there and the next it was gone. It was like magic!" * **Context:** This occurs early in the film after the Dursleys take Harry to the zoo for Dudley's birthday. Harry inadvertently vanishes the glass of the boa constrictor's enclosure using accidental magic. When Uncle Vernon traps him in the car later and demands an explanation, a terrified Harry tries to explain the impossible event, foreshadowing his true nature before he knows he is a wizard. #### 5. "Mind you, she might not have needed saving if you hadn't insulted her." * **Context:** After Harry and Ron save Hermione from a mountain troll in the girls' bathroom, the three become "best friends." As they walk back to the common room, Harry playfully but pointedly reminds Ron that it was his mean comments earlier that day that led Hermione to be crying in the bathroom in the first place. This line establishes Harry's role as the moral compass and peacemaker of the trio. #### 6. "But I don't have any money... I haven't got any." * **Context:** When Hagrid takes Harry to Gringotts Bank for the first time, Harry expresses his anxiety about his poverty, having spent ten years wearing Dudley's hand-me-downs and being treated as a burden. The subsequent reveal of his parents' vault, filled with gold, serves as the first major "wish-fulfillment" moment of the series.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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The main character is Harry Potter, played by Daniel Radcliffe. His most memorable lines include "Not Slytherin, not Slytherin" (during the Sorting), "I think I can tell the wrong sort for myself, thanks" (rejecting Draco Malfoy), "I'm not going home. Not really" (the film's final line), and "He's going to sacrifice himself!" (during the chess game).

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