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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
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Harry
Potter is an orphaned boy brought up by his unkind Muggle (non-magical)
aunt and uncle. At the age of eleven, half-giant Rubeus Hagrid informs
him that he is actually a wizard and that his parents were murdered by
an evil wizard named Lord Voldemort. Harry begins his first year at
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and learns about magic.
During the year, Harry and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione
Grangerbecome entangled in the mystery of the Philosopher's Stone which
is being kept within the school.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
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Harry,
Ron, and Hermione return to Hogwarts for their second year, which
proves to be more challenging than the last. The Chamber of Secrets has
been opened, leaving students and ghosts petrified by an unleashed
monster. Harry must face up to claims that he is the heir of Salazar
Slytherin (founder of the Chamber), learn that he can speak
Parseltongue, and also discover the properties of a mysterious diary,
only to find himself trapped within the Chamber of Secrets itself.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
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Harry
Potter's third year sees the boy wizard, along with his friends,
attending Hogwarts School once again. Professor R. J. Lupin joins the
staff as Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, while convicted
murderer Sirius Black escapes from Azkaban Prison. The Ministry of
Magic entrusts the Dementors of Azkaban to guard Hogwarts from Black.
Harry learns more about his past and his connection with the escaped
prisoner.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
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During
Harry's fourth year, Hogwarts plays host to a legendary event: the
Triwizard Tournament. Three European schools participate in the
tournament, with three 'champions' representing each school in the
deadly tasks. The Goblet of Fire chooses Fleur Delacour, Viktor Krum,
and Cedric Diggory to compete against each other. However, curiously,
Harry's name is also produced from the Goblet thus making him a fourth
champion, which results in a terrifying encounter with a reborn Lord
Voldemort.
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
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Harry's
fifth year begins with him being attacked by Dementors in Little
Whinging. Later, he finds out that the Ministry of Magic is in denial
of Lord Voldemort's return. Harry is also beset by disturbing and
realistic nightmares, while Professor Umbridge, a representative of
Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge, is the new Defence Against the Dark
Arts teacher. Harry becomes aware that Voldemort is after a prophecy
which reveals: "neither can live while the other survives". The
rebellion involving the students of Hogwarts, secret organisation Order
of the Phoenix, the Ministry of Magic, and the Death Eaters begins.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
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Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts, Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters are
increasing their terror upon the Wizarding and Muggle worlds.
Headmaster Albus Dumbledore persuades his old friend Horace Slughorn to
return to Hogwarts as a professor as there is a vacancy to fill. There
is a more important reason, however, for Slughorn's return. While in a
Potions lesson, Harry takes possession of a strangely annotated school
textbook, inscribed 'This is the property of the Half-Blood Prince'.
Draco Malfoy struggles to carry out a deed presented to him by
Voldemort. Meanwhile, Dumbledore and Harry secretly work together to
discover the method on how to destroy the Dark Lord once and for all.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010)
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After
unexpected events at the end of the previous year, Harry, Ron, and
Hermione are entrusted with a quest to find and destroy Lord
Voldemort's secret to immortality – the Horcruxes. It is supposed to be
their final year at Hogwarts, but the collapse of the Ministry of Magic
and Voldemort's rise to power prevents them from attending. The trio
undergo a long journey with many obstacles in their path including
Death Eaters, Snatchers, the mysterious Deathly Hallows, and Harry's
connection with the Dark Lord's mind becoming ever stronger.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)
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After
destroying one Horcrux and discovering the significance of the three
Deathly Hallows, Harry, Ron and Hermione continue to seek the other
Horcruxes in an attempt to destroy Voldemort, who has now obtained the
powerful Elder Wand. The Dark Lord discovers Harry's hunt for Horcruxes
and launches an attack on Hogwarts School, where the trio return for
one last stand against the dark forces that threaten the Wizarding and
Muggle worlds.
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