<P> 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 . Voldemort also attempted to kill one - year - old Harry on the same night, but his killing curse mysteriously rebounded and reduced him to a weak and helpless form . Harry became extremely famous in the Wizarding World as a result . 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 Granger become entangled in the mystery of the Philosopher's Stone which is being kept within the school . </P> <P> 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 . </P> <P> 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 . </P> <P> 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 . </P>

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