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The Mirror of Erised (desire spelled backwards) was a magic mirror that showed the looker their heart's deepest desire. Some lookers had trouble remembering that what they were viewing was not real, and were said to have wasted away from in front of the mirror. Dumbledore also used the mirror to help hide the Philosopher's (Sorcerer's) stone.
The Mirror of Erised showed anyone who looked into it their deepest desire. The only exception is if one was perfect and free of desire. He or she would see his or her own reflection exactly as himself or herself.
The Mirror of Erised is placed to guard the Philosophers (or Sorcerers) Stone by Dumbledore after Harry is known to have been visiting there every night. After the first book it is only mentioned in conversations between Harry, Ron and Hermione but doesn't mention what happened to it.
Albus Dumbledore modified the Mirror of Erised and hid the philosopher's stone inside. Only somebody who wanted the stone, but didn't want to use it, could get the stone from the mirror. Professor Quirrell wanted the stone for selfish reasons and so was unable to get it, but the mirror gave it to Harry because he wanted to protect it.
This meant that Lord Voldemort didn't get the stone and couldn't return to power.
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What was that big mirror in Harry Potter called?
It was called "The Mirror of Erised". The Mirror of Erised if I remember correctly
What is the mirror that Sirius Black gave to Harry Potter called?
It's a 'Two Way Mirror'.
Did Harry Potter have grandparents?
Yes, he had two. His father's father, a pure-blood wizard, and his mother's father, a muggle. Neither of them were named or seen during the series and both were dead before October 1981.
Why do harry and his friends eventually stopped visiting harry father?
Harry and his friends never visit Harry's father in real life, as James Potter was murdered by Voldemort much before Harry even met his friends. However, Harry, in his first year at Hogwarts, does see his father and mother in the Mirror of Erised, which shows one what their deepest desire is. Harry also shows Ron [his best friend] this mirror, but Ron cannot see Harry's parents, as his greatest desire is different.
What job did Angelina Johnston do in Harry Potter?
Her future job was never mentioned.
What was that big mirror in Harry Potter called?
It was called "The Mirror of Erised". The Mirror of Erised if I remember correctly
Who said It does not do to dwell on dreams Harry and forget to live in Harry Potter?
This is in the chapter about the Mirror of Erised.
What is the mirror that shows your hearts desire in Harry Potter?
It is called the Mirror of Erised. The mirror appears in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Dumbledore hid the stone inside the mirror.
What is the piece of glass Harry Potter looks at?
The Mirror of Erised.
What is the twelfth chapter in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' called?
The Mirror of Erised.
Do the mirrors from Harry Potter exist?
The Mirror of Erised and the two-way mirrors are not real things.
What was Harry hoping for while looking into the mirror in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Harry hoped that the Mirror of Erised would show him where the Philosopher's Stone was. Instead, the Mirror gave him the stone.
How many words does the mirror of erised have on it in Harry Potter?
The mirror of erised has nine words on it which says: "Erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi". Written in the correct way this says: "I show not your face but your hearts desire."
How many words are in the mirror in Harry Potter?
The Mirror of Erised has an inscription of nine words "Erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi" that spells "I show not your face but your heart's desire" backwards.
Was JK Rowling in the Harry Potter movies?
No. She was offered the role of Lily Potter in the Mirror of Erised scenes in the Sorcerer's Stone movie, but she turned it down.
Did Albus Dumbledore put the stone in Harry Potter?
No, the stone was actually in the Mirror of Erised. He had to want the stone, but not want to use it to get it out.
What books have objects that show you your deepest desire?
The Harry Potter series contains the Mirror of Erised, a mirror that shows not one's reflection, but instead their greatest desire.
