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It all begins with the protagonist, Harry Potter. The 14 year old boy wizard is known as the “Boy who lived.” Harry defeated a very evil and murderous Dark wizard, Voldemort, when he was just a infant and left the fierce battle with no injury other than a lightning shaped scar. He attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Potter only just discovered 3 years ago that he was a son of two wizards, James and Lily Potter.

Voldemort and his Death Eaters , or his followers, play the part of the antagonist. To almost everyone in the magical community he is known as “You-Know-Who,” or “He-Who -Must-Not-Be-Named.” The malevolent wizard is thought to be gone from existence according to most, but others know better. He was, before being weakened by Potter, trying to dominate the wizard world and the Muggles, non magical humans, along with it. Voldemort is looking for a way to get back on his feet and continue what he started. He has a dark plan up his sleeve, involving Harry.

The book is a overview of the year when Harry participates in the Tri-Wizard Tournament only meant for those 17 years of age to compete in. Three schools, Beauxbatons, Durmstrang, and Hogwarts, compete to win eternal glory. Someone put Harry’s name in the Goblet of
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The adventure, magic, and mystery filled me with agonizing suspense the whole book. I can connect with a lot of the characters especially Hermione. She prizes knowledge and enjoys reading just like me. I could also relate to Harry Potter with his calm and cool impression but underneath he is sometimes a bundle of nerves. I also had some characteristics in common with Ron. I am quirky and awkward as well. I think J.K. Rowling did a marvelous job with the plot line. One has no idea what is going to happen next and how Harry will climb each wall that is built in front of him. I love the idea of wizards and how different the author imagined them compared to our everyday

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