Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter, an orphan raised by the Dursleys, learns from Hagrid at age 11 that he's a wizard and famous: he survived Voldemort's attack, which killed his parents. At Hogwarts he's sorted into Gryffindor and befriends Ron and Hermione. The trio learns that a three-headed dog guards the Sorcerer's Stone, which grants eternal life, and suspects Severus Snape wants to steal it. They get through the traps. In the end, Harry faces Professor Quirrell, who carries Voldemort on the back of his head. The Mirror of Erised hands Harry the stone, and his touch burns Quirrell. The stone is destroyed and Gryffindor wins the House Cup. Left open: Voldemort escaped and still wants to come back.

1. Behind the scenesEvery stone scene, twice

   Because the US title was different, every scene that names the stone was shot twice: once with the actors saying "Philosopher's" and once with "Sorcerer's."

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2. CameoWarwick Davis, three times over

   Besides Professor Flitwick, Warwick Davis plays the head goblin teller at Gringotts and voices Griphook, who is physically played by Verne Troyer.

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3. SetupThe flying motorbike

   Right at the start, Hagrid arrives with baby Harry on a flying motorbike. Keep an eye on it: that bike comes back later.

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4. SetupThe Snitch caught in his mouth

   In his first Quidditch match, Harry nearly swallows the Golden Snitch and catches it with his mouth. That detail will matter much later.

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