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What are the first four chapters of Harry Potter and Stone about?

Here's a summary of the first four chapters of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone":

Chapter 1: The Boy Who Lived

* Introduces the story of Harry Potter, an orphaned boy living with his neglectful aunt, uncle, and spoiled cousin.

* Reveals that Harry is a wizard and was orphaned by the evil Lord Voldemort, who killed his parents on his first birthday.

* We learn that Harry survived Voldemort's attack due to his mother's sacrifice, leaving Voldemort weakened and Harry with a lightning bolt-shaped scar.

Chapter 2: The Chamber of Secrets

* Introduces the mysterious "Chamber of Secrets" at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a place of legend and fear.

* We meet Harry's best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and see how their initial dislike of each other quickly dissolves into friendship.

* The chapter ends with Harry's arrival at Hogwarts and his surprise at the world of magic.

Chapter 3: The Potions Master

* Harry, Ron, and Hermione are sorted into different Hogwarts houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Gryffindor respectively.

* Harry learns about the house system and the importance of courage and bravery.

* We are introduced to Professor Snape, the Potions Master, and his dislike for Harry is apparent.

Chapter 4: The Keeper of the Keys

* Introduces Rubeus Hagrid, the gamekeeper of Hogwarts, who becomes a friend and mentor to Harry.

* The chapter features the first Quidditch match, a popular wizarding sport, where Harry's natural talent for flying on a broomstick shines.

* Harry learns about his parents' legacy and the truth behind the "Boy Who Lived" title.

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