I managed to make this with the help of my boyfriend and his account, and my mother. My boyfriend was only interested in getting sorted so he let me do everything from that moment on and my mother went through the first chapters so slowly and thoroughly that I could write the guide while she explored
The rest I could easily figure out with my own account.From Chamber of Secrets on, I could write it all with just my own account.
I wrote the guide so it could be used off-site as well, so feel free to post it anywhere and share it with anyone who you think needs it! I would like it if there's a link back to PFF accompanying it though
Now, one more thing I really have to say before I post the guide: if you read this guide, you will get MAJOR SPOILERS about Pottermore. So if you don't want spoilers, you should stay away from here. If you just want to know if you got everything, please refer to the Checklist topic!
Oh and if you have anything to add to the guide, please post here, PM me or mail me
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POTTERMORE GUIDE
Welcome to Pottermore! With this walkthrough I'm going to attempt to make a full guide for everyone who wishes to experience Pottermore. A guide for those who have no idea where to begin and at the same time a guide for those who are just wondering if they got everything in a chapter!
The guide will be divided in sections and chapters. Each has its own code so you can easily search it with ctr+f (windows) or cmd+f (mac). The table of contents lists all the sections/chapters and its codes
Please do be careful: this guide is full of spoilers. If you don't want to get spoiled on anything from the Pottermore experience, DO NOT READ THIS GUIDE! You WILL get spoiled and don't say I didn't warn you.
Now... let's get started!
TABLE OF CONTENTS (ToC)
- Table of Contents (ToC)
- Signing Up (SU)
- Exploring Pottermore (EP)
HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE- Chapter 1: The Boy who Lived (PSCH1)
- Number Four, Privet Drive (PSCH1.1)
- Something Peculiar is Happening (PSCH1.2)
- Harry is Delivered (PSCH1.3)
- Chapter 2: The Vanishing Glass (PSCH2)
- The Cupboard Under the Stairs (PSCH2.1)
- The Trip to the Zoo (PSCH2.2)
- Chapter 3: The Letters from No one (PSCH3)
- Harry Receives a Mysterious Letter (PSCH3.1)
- The Hut on the Rock (PSCH3.2)
- Chapter 4: The Keeper of the Keys (PSCH4)
- Hagrid Arrives (PSCH4.1)
- Harry Receives his Letter at Last (PSCH4.2)
- Chapter 5: Diagon Alley (PSCH5)
- Arriving at Diagon Alley (PSCH5.1)
- Harry and Hagrid Visit Gringotts (PSCH5.2)
- Harry Goes Shopping (PSCH5.3)
- Ollivanders (PSCH5.4)
- Chapter 6: The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-quarters (PSCH6)
- The Hogwarts Express (PSCH6.1)
- The Journey to Hogwarts (PSCH6.2)
- Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat (PSCH7)
- The Entrance Hall (PSCH7.1)
- The Sorting Ceremony (PSCH7.2)
- The Sorting Hat (PSCH7.3)
- Chapter 8: The Potions Master (PSCH8)
- Harry's Early Days at Hogwarts (PSCH8.1)
- Harry's First Potions Lesson (PSCH8.2)
- Hagrid's Wooden House (PSCH8.3)
- Chapter 9: The Midnight Duel (PSCH9)
- Flying Lesson (PSCH9.1)
- The Trophy Room (PSCH9.2)
- The Forbidden Corridor (PSCH9.3)
- Chapter 10: Hallowe'en (PSCH10)
- Harry's Special Delivery (PSCH10.1)
- Charms Class (PSCH10.2)
- The Mountain Troll (PSCH10.3)
- Chapter 11: Quidditch (PSCH11)
- Charms Homework (PSCH11.1)
- The Golden Snitch (PSCH11.2)
- Chapter 12: The Mirror of Erised (PSCH12)
- The Library (PSCH12.1)
- Christmas at Hogwarts (PSCH12.2)
- The Disused Classroom (PSCH12.3)
- Chapter 13: Nicolas Flamel (PSCH13)
- Nicolas Flamel is Finally Revealed (PSCH13.1)
- The Hooded Figure (PSCH13.2)
- Chapter 14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback (PSCH14)
- Hagrid's Secret (PSCH14.1)
- The Egg in the Fire (PSCH14.2)
- A Plan for Norbert the Baby Dragon (PSCH14.3)
- Chapter 15: The Forbidden Forest (PSCH15)
- Harry Becomes an Outcast (PSCH15.1)
- Into the Forbidden Forest (PSCH15.2)
- Chapter 16: Through the Trapdoor (PSCH16)
- The Winged Keys (PSCH16.1)
- The Chessboard Chamber (PSCH16.2)
- The Potions Puzzle (PSCH16.3)
- Chapter 17: The Man with Two Faces (PSCH17)
- The Philosopher's Stone (PSCH17.1)
- The Hospital Wing (PSCH17.2)
- The End-of-Year Feast (PSCH17.3)
- Chapter 1: The Worst Birthday (CSCH1)
- The Magic Word (CSCH1.1)
- Two Enormous Green Eyes (CSCH1.2)
- Chapter 2: Dobby's Warning (CSCH2)
- Dobby the House-Elf (CSCH2.1)
- Aunt Petunia's Pudding (CSCH2.2)
- Chapter 3: The Burrow (CSCH3)
- Harry's Escape (CSCH3.1)
- The Weasleys' (CSCH3.2)
- De-gnoming the Garden (CSCH3.3)
- Chapter 4: At Flourish and Blotts (CSCH4)
- Letters from School (CSCH4.1)
- Floo Powder (CSCH4.2)
- Borgin and Burkes (CSCH4.3)
- Lucius Malfoy (CSCH4.4)
- Interlude: Shopping (CSDA)
- Chapter 5: The Whomping Willow (CSCH5)
- Flying to Hogwarts (CSCH5.1)
- Crash Landing (CSCH5.2)
- Snape's Office (CSCH5.3)
- Chapter 6: Gilderoy Lockhart (CSCH6)
- Ron Receives a Howler (CSCH6.1)
- Herbology (CSCH6.2)
- Cornish Pixies (CSCH6.3)
- Chapter 7: Mudbloods and Murmurs (CSCH7)
- Quidditch Practice (CSCH7.1)
- Lockhart's Office (CSCH7.2)
- Chapter 8: The Deathday Party (CSCH8)
- Nearly Headless Nick's Party (CSCH8.1)
- Enemies of the Heir, Beware (CSCH8.2)
- Chapter 9: The Writing on the Wall (CSCH9)
- The Legend of the Chamber of Secrets (CSCH9.1)
- Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom (CSCH9.2)
- Chapter 10: The Rogue Bludger (CSCH10)
- Moste Potente Potions (CSCH10.1)
- Harry's Broken Arm (CSCH10.2)
- Colin is Petrified (CSCH10.3)
- Chapter 11: The Duelling Club (CSCH11)
- The Diversion (CSCH11.1)
- Harry and Draco's Duel (CSCH11.2)
- Chapter 12: The Polyjuice Potion (CSCH12)
- Dumbledore's Office (CSCH12.1)
- The Potion is Ready (CSCH12.2)
- The Slytherin Common Room (CSCH12.3)
- Chapter 13: The Very Secret Diary (CSCH13)
- Tom Riddle's Diary (CSCH13.1)
- Valentine's Day (CSCH13.2)
- Into the Diary (CSCH13.3)
- Chapter 14: Cornelius Fudge (CSCH14)
- Another Attack (CSCH14.1)
- Dumbledore is Suspended (CSCH14.2)
- Chapter 15: Aragog (CSCH15)
- Follow the Spiders (CSCH15.1)
- Rescued from the Forst (CSCH15.2)
- Chapter 16: The Chamber of Secrets (CSCH16)
- Hermione's Clue (CSCH16.1)
- The Entrance to the Chamber (CSCH16.2)
- Two Entwined Serpents (CSCH16.3)
- Chapter 17: The Heir of Slytherin (CSCH17)
- Tom Riddle (CSCH17.1)
- The Basilisk (CSCH17.2)
- Harry Destroys the Diary (CSCH17.3)
- Chapter 18: Dobby's Reward (CSCH18)
- Dumbledore Returns (CSCH18.1)
- A Free Elf (CSCH18.2)
- Chapter 1: Owl Post (POACH1)
- Harry's Birthday (POACH1.1)
- Chapter 2: Aunt Marge's Big Mistake (POACH2)
- Aunt Marge (POACH2.1)
- Chapter 3: The Knight Bus (POACH3)
- Magnolia Crescent (POACH3.1)
- Inside the Knight Bus (POACH3.2)
- Chapter 4: The Leaky Cauldron (POACH4)
- Monster Book of Monsters (POACH4.1)
- The Magical Menagerie (POACH4.2)
- Chapter 5: The Dementor (POACH5)
- Professor R. J. Lupin (POACH5.1)
- Chapter 6: Talons and Tea Leaves (POACH6)
- Sir Cadogan (POACH6.1)
- Divination (POACH6.2)
- Hagrid's First Lesson (POACH6.3)
- Chapter 7: The Boggart in the Wardrobe (POACH7)
- Riddikulus (POACH7.1)
- Chapter 8: Flight of the Fat Lady (POACH8)
- The Hallowe'en Feast (POACH8.1)
- The Slashed Painting (POACH8.2)
- Chapter 9: Grim Defeat (POACH9)
- Gryffindor versus Hufflepuff (POACH9.1)
- Chapter 10: The Marauder's Map (POACH10)
- Dissendium (POACH10.1)
- Honeydukes (POACH10.2)
- The Three Broomsticks (POACH10.3)
- Chapter 11: The Firebolt (POACH11)
- The Firebolt is Confiscared (POACH11.1)
- Chapter 12: The Patronus (POACH12)
- Expecto Patronum (POACH12.1)
- Chapter 13: Gryffindor versus Ravenclaw (POACH13)
- Ron Tries Out the Firebolt (POACH13.1)
- A Rude Awakening (POACH13.2)
- Chapter 14: Snape's Grudge (POACH14)
- Buckbeak's Appeal (POACH14.1)
- The Shrieking Shack (POACH14.2)
- A Spare Bit of Parchment (POACH 14.3)
- Chapter 15: The Quidditch Final (POACH 15)
- Gryffindor Wins the Cup (POACH 15.1)
- Dueling (DL)
- How to Perform Spells (HtPF)
- Wizard's Duel (WD)
- Spell Potencies (SP)
- Potions (BP)
- Cure for Boils (Practise) (CfBp)
- Brewing Other Potions (BOP)
- Potions List (PL)
- Antidote to Common Poisons (AtCP)
- Cure for Boils (CfB)
- Forgetfulness Potion (FP)
- Herbicide (HBC)
- Sleeping Draught (SD)
- Wideye or Awakening Potion (WoAP)
- Swelling SOlution (SWS)
- Polujuice Potion (PJP)
- Known Glitches (KG)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Chapter 1: The Boy who Lived (PSCH1)
SIGNING UP (SU)
Before you can get started on Pottermore, you'll need to make an account. But I'll get to that in a bit. Before we do anything else, you have to check if you have:
-the latest version of your browser (I recommend Firefox or Chrome, though Safari and Opera have been the only browsers to work correctly for some people so if something doesn't work, try those)
-the latest version of the Flash plugin
-the latest version of javascript
It's also a good idea to close other programs and tabs before going on Pottermore, because it's a rather demanding experience at times! This isn't a requirement, just something which might help
All done? Good! Now, go to Pottermore!
You should be seeing the homepage now. It has a little video with J. K. Rowling in the top left and another video under that, a purple banner with "Pottermore by J. K. Rowling" and a blue Sign Up button in the middle and two banners on the right. If you want to go to the eBook store click the bottom right banner, but if you want to sign up for Pottermore, click the blue Sign Up button on the purple banner in the middle!
Now you have to enter some personal information. Your information won't be public (except the country you live in). If you're a minor you might have to enter a parent or guardian's info as well so they can give you permission. Once you've finished step 5 and clicked Continue you'll see your name at the top of a list with Harry Potter characters... neat! Just continue to the next step, there's nothing to do here.
Now you should be seeing a list with usernames. You have to choose one of them. You can't create your own - this is to make sure no one uses an innapropriate or offensive name, or their real name. Pick the one you like best, complete the Captcha challenge and tick the 'terms and conditions' agreement box (you might want to read them first, there's some important stuff in there).
Congratulations! You've made your Pottermore account...
...only you can't quite start yet. You now have to wait for two e-mails. The first should come within minutes, the Activation e-mail. It has a link which you need to click and then you have to enter your password to activate your account.
Then the waiting for the second e-mail starts: the Welcome e-mail. That mail is what tells you that you can finally actually begin exploring Pottermore! It can take up to 24 hours for the Welcome mail to arrive though, so you'll have to practice your patience. I recommend getting to know the Pottermore Fan Forum community while you wait, there are loads of nice people and fun things to do which will make the hours fly by! Though chances are you don't have to wait, lately the sign-up process has been pretty much instant-access.
Once you have the welcome mail, go to Pottermore, sign in... and explore!
Which is what the next section is about.
EXPLORING POTTERMORE (EP)
After signing in for the first time, you'll get the "Welcome to Pottermore by J. K. Rowling" screen. Read through it if you wish, it's actually mostly just a few lines about what to expect. Would be better suited on the home page imho, but ah well xD
If you already know some usernames of friends you can find them here and befriend them. You can always do this later though, so if you just want to get on with exploring just click the big blue "Explore Pottermore" button.
This will bring you to the Gateway. As the purple banner which should have popped up explains, it's your Homepage which shows on which chapter you are. You can always return here by clicking the Pottermore logo at the top of the page. That's pretty much everything to do in this screen. Click the blue x button to close the banner.
Now let's talk a bit about what's on screen. At the top are several little dangling circles, most of them with a lock on them. This is the menu and the locks will open up as you progress through the chapters. At the moment you can only see three things:
-Trunk: this is where items you pick up will go to. It should be empty at the moment.
-Friends: this is where you can look at all your friends, add and remove friends, give them nicknames, accept friend requests... all that jazz
-Favourites: this is where you can quickly get back to the things you've favourited during your exploration of Pottermore. It's divided by into the categories Characters, Creatures, Places, Objects, Potions, Spells and Chapters.
There's also an owl sitting on the menu. If there's a circle with a number in it next to it, you can click on it to see your notifications (actually you can always click on it, but there's nothing to see if the number's not there). It's really just notifications and not messages, as you can't send your friends any messages. Once again it's a child safety thing.
Underneath the Pottermore logo is a shield with a lock on it. When you get sorted this will show the crest of your house, but as you're not sorted yet it's still locked. You can click on it though and it will take you to your Profile. Your profile is basically just a summary of your Pottermore experience: it shows where you are in the story, what your username is, your avatar, how many House Points you've earned, your wand, how many notifications you have, your favourites, your friends, your drawings, the spells and spell books you have, your potions stuff and the items in your trunk. So, pretty much everything. It should still be quite empty for you though (at least if you've only just started and are following this walkthrough
)The rest of the menu is still completely locked, so let's go back to the Gateway! If you've forgotten how; just click on the Pottermore logo. That'll take you where you need to be
The Gateway has a little welcome message which is not important. On the left you should see the Philosopher's Stone and some gold circles around it on the path to Chamber of Secrets. The first circle is a little bigger and has a yellow center. Click on that and a message pops out with the name of the chapter and a blue button "Explore Chapter 1". Click it!
HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE
CHAPTER 1: THE BOY WHO LIVED (PSCH1)
This takes you to Chapter 1. Pottermore is supposed to be experienced while you read the books, but you can just go through it without as well
You should now be on a screen with a big red... how to call this... board? Let's go with board. A big red board. It has the chapter name, the first lines of the chapter as they are in the book, a link to the Pottermore Shop and a button to Favourite the chapter (with under it, how many people like it).
It also has a big blue Explore Chapter 1 button and (in this case) three images. These images are the Moments, which are the actual things you get to explore. Right now 'Something Peculiar is Happening' and 'Harry is Delivered' should be dark, while 'Number Four, Privet Drive' is clear.
To start exploring, click either the blue Explore button or the first Moment.
Number Four, Privet Drive (PSCH1.1)
Another little purple banner should pop up. It explains a bit about exploring moments; go ahead and read through it. Close it by clicking the blue X button.
If you've actually read the purple banner, you should know how to work these moments. You can zoom in and out by double clicking or using the arrow up/arrow down keys. The left hand of the screen has a little menu called Read About which will show different icons, some of which have a little quill in a red circle. This circle means there is something you can unlock in this moment. If you hover over it, you should see the name of whatever there is to unlock and if you haven't unlocked it yet, it'll have a little lock next to it.
In this case, there is only one hanging sign and one thing to unlock: Number Four, Privet Drive.
Before I tell you more about this moment, a bit more about exploring moments in general.
In the moments, objects and info is hidden. When you hover over certain objects on screen, they will glow purple - click the object when this happens! This will either unlock secret content or pick up an item to put into your trunk.
If the moments are slow for you, scroll down on the screen a bit. On the right hand side you can turn off the sound and put the quality to Low. The difference between low and high quality is mainly that the moments don't move left and right with your mouse. It can be a bit annoying at times, but it really does help reduce lag so if things are slow try it out.
Sometimes things happen when you hover over something or click on things. For example... move over the tabby cat sitting in front of the Privet Drive sign (you should know who this cat is!). She'll move her tail and purr
Now let's really get into this moment more!
Layer 1
The first layer only has McGonagall sitting there and the Privet Drive sign. McGonagall will purr and move her tail when you move your mouse over her. The Privet Drive sign will light up if you move over it. Click it to unlock Number Four, Privet Drive! Go ahead and read it or move on to get back to it later.
Once you're done, zoom in to the second layer.
Layer 2
This layer has the Dursley's car. If you move over it the windshield wipers will move, it'll honk and the lights will flash. That's all there is to this layer, so zoom in!
Layer 3
On the chimneys above the car are two birds. They'll fly away if you move your mouse over them. That's everything in this layer and you've finished the moment, so click the right arrow in the menu at the bottom of the moment!
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling:
-Number Four, Privet Drive
Something Peculiar is Happening (PSCH1.2)
The second moment! One bit of extra info to unlock, so let's get cracking
Layer 1
McGonagall is here again and she'll do the same as in moment 1. She's been joined by Dumbledore though and he's holding the Deluminator... which actually works if you move over it. Try it out! I haven't managed to turn the lights back on again though, but who needs light anyway
Dumbledore is standing next to the streetlight, which glows purple if you hover over it. Clicking it unlocks the Measurements extra info!
Layer 2
Nothing of interest.
Layer 3
Again nothing of interest. On to moment 3!
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling:
-Measurements
Harry is Delivered (PSCH1.3)
When you first get to this moment another one of those purple banners pops up, telling you about your owl. I already explained it but you can read it through anyway, or just close it.
Layer 1
McGonagall (now in her normal human form) and Dumbledore are standing at the bottom, barely visible, looking up at the vague shape in the sky. That's it.
Layer 2
Some weird shape is lying on the rooftop straight ahead but I have absolutely no idea what it's supposed to be and it doesn't do anything either, so just move on to layer 3 xD
Layer 3
BrrrrrRRRRRRRRMMMMMM! Hagrid's (er, Sirius') bike makes noise when you zoom in, but doesn't do much else. There's a shooting star in the background being pretty but otherwise useless. Not the most exciting moment of Pottermore, but the art is pretty.
Click the right arrow in the bottom menu and you'll be at the end of the chapter!
Another one of those big red boards with the chapter title, store link and favourites button. This time it has the last lines of the chapter and links to the J.K. Rowling exclusive content you unlocked. You can also comment on the chapter and all the way at the bottom is a little link to go back to the start of the chapter.
Let's click on 'Measurements' for a bit so I can explain the extra content parts.
The top of the screen should now have a big back arrow, the extra content title in the midlle and another favourites button. The actual new content is in 'New from J. K. Rowling'. Hanging on that board is another comments board with drawings and pictures of it at the bottom. All the way at the bottom is the 'Add a drawing' button which is the only way of uploading drawings. I have no idea why that's not possible from within your profile page.
Anyway, next to the New from J. K. Rowling board is another, smaller board with "J. K. Rowling's thoughts'. If you click Read More you'll (surprise) get to read the whole text. Actually the J. K. Rowling's throughts and New from J. K. Rowling boards will just change place. Hanging from the smaller board is another board, 'Also in this chapter'. It's how you can quickly get to the other info which has to do with this chapter. Go ahead and read it all if you like, or click the right arrow in the bottom menu to go to the start of Chapter 2.
Checklist
Nothing to get in this moment
CHAPTER 2: THE VANISHING GLASS (PSCH2)
Two moments this time: The Cupboard Under the Stairs and The Trip to the Zoo.
The Cupboard Under the Stairs (PSCH2.1)
Another one of those purple banners, this time explaining about hidden items to collect. Read it and/or close it.
Poor Harry, such a small cupboard! Glad I'm not him...
Layer 1
The doors don't open, the light doesn't turn on/off and the plate sadly doesn't fall off the wall and shatter... would have been fun
So just zoom in to layer 2.Layer 2
You'll hear the alarm clock tick, which is it's way of begging for attention. Give it that attention and you'll see it glow! Click it, click Collect and it'll go into your trunk. Congrats, your first item!
That's not all for this layer though. If you look at the signs on the left you'll see there's hidden content in this moment, called Vernon & Petunia Dursley. Which item on screen would unlock it I wonder... I bet it's the photograph on the little table
Click and read it if you wish. If you move over the cord in Harry's Cupboard the light will turn on, showing what a mess it is. A spider is crawling over his sock and all the way at the top the meter keeps switching between 1531 and 4157. As far as I know no one has figured out if it has a meaning and if so, what that meaning is. Plenty of discussions going on about it though!
Now we're done with this layer, so zoom in.
Layer 3
This'll give you a peek into the spotless kitchen. Nothing else to do here though, so move on to the next moment.
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling:
-Vernon & Petunia Dursley
Trunk items:
-Alarm Clock
The Trip to the Zoo (PSCH2.2)
The Reptile house! Some of the lights need replacing, they keep turning off and on...
Layer 1
Look at the snakes being pretty and zoom in.
Layer 2
A lizard will slither up on the right and the left seems to be empty. Zoom in.
Layer 3
Hovering your mouse over the Boa Constrictor makes it lift it's head and wink at you, and the glass will vanish if you keep your mouse there long enough. It won't slither away though. The plaque on the right of it is clickable and tells a bit about the Boa Constrictor. You can only get to this info from within this layer. You can click the x to close it
That's the end of the chapter!
Checklist
Nothing to get in this moment
CHAPTER 3: THE LETTERS FROM NO ONE (PSCH3)
Two moments: Harry Receives a Mysterious Letter and The Hut on the Rock.
Harry Receives a Mysterious Letter (PSCH3.1)
Laundry, Lunch and Letters... the letters flying around can't be caught, but there's plenty to be found in this moment!
Layer 1
The Salt and Pepper on the table can be collected for your Trunk. What, don't you think the Hogwarts food will be seasoned enough? Or is this your petty way of getting a bit of revenge on the Dursleys, taking away their seasoning? Well, whatever, as long as you're happy with your salt and pepper
After moving over them, the letters stuck in the fireplace will come bursting out! Still can't pick them up though.
I'd have liked a tase of the tea and toast, but alas they're stuck on the screen. Let's just zoom in then, shall we?
Layer 2
Take a look at the postcard on the fridge and pick it up. What a nice reminder that'll be of your wonderful life at the Dursleys... Zoom in to the last layer.
Layer 3
Pick up the hammer and nails and move on to the next moment!
Checklist
Trunk items:
-Salt and Pepper Pots
-Postcard from London
-Hammer and Nails
The Hut on the Rock (PSCH3.2)
Yet another purple banner! This time it's telling you about your profile, while the wind whistles and the waves crash against the rocks. Go ahead and check out your profile and come back, or just close the banner.
Layer 1
There are two shells on the rocks here. The left one will grow legs and scuttle away if you hover over it, but the right one can be picked up.
Layer 2
Well, isn't that water pretty.
Layer 3
The hut on the rock... what a desolate and wet place. The green bit on the bottom/right of the rock can be picked up (yay, seaweed). The light in the hut turns on if you move over it, but that's it for this moment.
Checklist
Trunk items:
-Sea Shell
-Slimy Seaweed
CHAPTER 4: THE KEEPER OF THE KEYS (PSCH4)
Once again there are two moments. Hagrid Arrives and Harry Receives his Letter at Last.
Hagrid Arrives (PSCH4.1)
I sure am glad I don't live there! Enjoy the narration by Stephen Fry, by the way.
Layer 1
The lamp swings when you move over it and a spider occasinally drops down from the ceiling. One of the candles above the fireplace can be collected.
Layer 2
The paper on the floor unlocks Ghost Plots.
Layer 3
Hello Hagrid!
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling:
-Ghost Plots
Trunk items:
-Candle
Harry Receives his Letter at Last (PSCH4.2)
CAKE! Sorry, I love cake. Don't mind me, just carry on
Layer 1
The lamp still swings when you move over it. The letter on the couch is Harry's Hogwarts letter, go ahead and click on it to read it.
Layer 2
The sausages sizzle when you move over it and you can pick up the teacup. The candles above the fireplace turn on and off if you move over them as well.
Layer 3
Moving over the door opens it a bit but it doesn't do much. That's it!
Checklist
Trunk items:
-Old Cup
CHAPTER 5: DIAGON ALLEY (PSCH5)
Ah, the first really exciting chapter! This is where you get all your school supplies, including your wand! There's a lot to do, so let's get going!
There are four moments: Arriving at Diagon Alley, Harry and Hagrid Visit Gringotts, Harry Goes Shopping and Ollivanders.
Arriving at Diagon Alley (PSCH5.1)
Yet another purple banner. It welcomes you to Diagon Alley (why thank you, friendly banner!) and tells you you need to open your account at Gringotts, buy books and equipment. But before you do all that, you have to find your shopping list. I knew you'd lose it somewhere...
Layer 1
The third house on the left (starting from the one closest to you) has pretty lights in the window if you move over it. Pretty.... shiny... lights.... wait, what was I doing again? Oh, yes, of course, the guide. Right. On the right side is nothing but pretty shops. Let's walk on, shall we?
Layer 2
The wizards and witches move to the side a bit, revealing a suspicious scrap of paper on the floor, next to another group of magical folk. Is that what I think it is? Click it... why yes it is, it's your shopping list! How on earth did it get there?!
The second shop on the left is Madam Malkin's, which glows purple for some extra information: Clothing.
Layer 3
It's Gringotts! If you haven't picked up your shopping list yet there's nothing to do here. If you have picked it up though (as you should), you can click the door to go into Gringotts. It's actually the next moment, so it'll have the same effect as clicking the right arrow on the bottom menu.
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling:
-Clothing
Trunk items:
-Shopping List
Harry and Hagrid Visit Gringotts (PSCH5.2)
How many of those purple banners are there? This one tells you about your Gringotts account. Read and close the banner.
No layers in this moment, just Gringotts. If you look at the bottom menu you'll see the right arrow is locked. This means there's something you really have to do in this moment before you're allowed to move on.
So what do you have to do here? Grab the key and drag it over the lock. Let it go and your account is opened! You should be given 500 Galleons. Now there is also a bit more info about Gringotts and a link to take you directly to Diagon Alley.
In the menu at the top, one of the locked circles has been opened up: Gringotts. Clicking that circle will take you back to this screen to look at your bank account.
Now, click on the right arrow on the bottom menu (it should be unlocked now) or click the blue Go to Diagon Alley button to go to the next moment.
Checklist
Trunk items:
-Vault Key
Harry Goes Shopping (PSCH5.3)
As soon as you enter this moment, another menu item is unlocked: Diagon Alley. As you might guess, clicking it takes you back here to go shopping.
When you enter the moment your shopping list opens up. Read through it and close it or click 'Go Shopping'.
Diagon Alley is open to explore now! Once again there are no different layers, but there are arrows on the ground which you can click to go to other places of Diagon Alley. At least, once you've bought your stuff the South Side arrow opens up. In South Side is an arrow to Knockturn Alley, but that one's locked and won't open up during Philosopher's Stone...
So let's get shopping!
There are 8 shops in here plus Gringotts. Some of the shops are locked and will be throughout all of Philosopher's Stone. From left to right, the shops are:
-Potage's Cauldron Shop
-Apothecary
-Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment
-Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor (locked)
-Madam Malkin's (locked)
-(Gringotts)
-Eeylop's Owl Emporium & Magical Menagerie
-Quality Quidditch Supplies (locked)
-Flourish and Blotts
Clicking on any of the unlocked shops will take inside of them so you can purchase things.
Let's start by going to Potage's Cauldron Shop.
Potage's Cauldron Shop
Only three cauldrons to buy here:
- Brass Cauldron, size 2 (21G)
- Copper Cauldron, size 2 (25G)
- Pewter Cauldron, size 2 (15G)
Once you've bought your cauldron, click the Exit Shop arrow at the top left.
Apothecary
Page 1:
- Snake Fangs (2G)
- Horned Slugs (1G)
- Salamander Blood (2G)
- Eels' Eyes (1G)
- Porcupine Quills (2G)
- Dragon Liver (3G)
- Bat Spleens (1G)
- Black Beetle Eyes (1G)
- Dried Billywig Stings (7G)
- Lavender (1G)
- Unicorn Tail Hair (10G)
- Horklump Juice (3G)
- Jobberknoll Feather (5G)
- Infusion of Wormwood (1G)
- Flobberworm Mucus (1G)
- Lethe River Water (4G)
- Mistletoe Berries (1G)
- Spines of Lionfish (2G)
- Wolfsbane (1G)
- Bezoar (10G)
- Unicorn Horn (21G)
- Valerian Sprigs (1G)
Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment
Page 1:
- Brass Scales (3G)
- Brass Telescope (5G)
- Silver Scales (7G)
- Glass Phials (3G)
- Crystal Phials (7G)
- Moon Chart (5G)
- Star Chart (6G)
- Globe of the Moon (13G)
- Remembrall (14G)
Exit and go to Eeylops.
Eeylop's Owl Emporium & Magical Menagerie
Another purple banner! It explains that you should be careful in choosing your pet, as it will be your avatar and you'll never be able to change it. Close it and take a look at what they have to offer.
- Barn Own (10G)
- Brown Owl (10G)
- Screech Owl (15G)
- Tawny Owl (10G)
- Black Cat (9G)
- Ginger Cat (9G)
- Siamese Cat (11G)
- Tabby Cat (9G)
- White Cat (9G)
- Common Toad (5G)
- Crested Toad (9G)
- Harlequin Toad (9G)
- Natterjack Toad (5G)
- Western Green Toad (9G)
Once you've made your choice, go on to Flourish and Blotts.
Flourish and Blotts
- A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration (1G)
- Magical Drafts and Potions (2G)
- One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi (2G)
- The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1 (1G)
- The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection (1G)
- A History of Magic (2G)
- Magical Theory (2G)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2G)
...and another one of those purple banners pops up. It says all you need to get now is your wand. Close the banner and go to Diagon Alley South Side!
Once again there are several shops here. From left to right:
-The Daily Prophet (locked)
-Whizz Hard Books (locked)
-Second-Hand Robes (locked)
-The Junk Shop (locked)
-Ollivanders
-Obscurus Books (locked)
-Gambol and Japes (locked)
-Twilfit and Tattings (locked)
The arrow to Knockturn Alley is still locked. In fact all you can do here is enter Ollivanders, where you'll get your wand!
Checklist
Trunk items:
-Brass Scales
-Brass Telescope
-Silver Scales (optional)
-Glass Phials (optional if you've already bought Crystal Phials)
-Crystal Phials (optional if you've already bought Glass Phials)
-Moon Chart (optional)
-Start Chart (optional)
-Globe of the Moon (optional)
-Remembrall (optional)
Cauldrons:
-Pewter Cauldron, size 2
-Copper cauldron, size 2 (optional)
-Brass cauldron, size 2 (optional)
Potions Ingredients:
-Snake Fangs (optional)
-Horned Slugs (optional)
-Salamander Blood (optional)
-Eels' Eyes (optional)
-Porcupine Quills (optional)
-Dragon Liver (optional)
-Bat Spleens (optional)
-Black Beetle Eyes (optional)
-Dried Billywig Stings (optional)
-Lavender (optional)
-Unicorn Tail Hair (optional)
-Horklump Juice (optional)
-Jobberknoll Feather (optional)
-Infusion of Wormwood (optional)
-Flobberworm Mucus (optional)
-Lethe River Water (optional)
-Misletoe Berries (optional)
-Spines of Lionfish (optional)
-Wolfsbane (optional)
-Bezoar (optional)
-Unicorn horn (optional)
-Valerian Sprigs (optional)
Books:
-A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration
-Magical Drafts and Potions
-One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi
-The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1
-The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection
-A History of Magic
-Magical Theory
-Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Ollivanders (PSCH5.4)
Go ahead and read the text you get now. Once you've read it click the blue button. This will begin the Wand Selection quiz. Answer truthfully and take your time - you can't get another wand once you're done!
I'm not going to try to decipher which answers give you which results exactly - there are people on the internet doing exactly that. Maybe someday I'll add it, but not now. It's much more fun to answer the questions truthfully anyway, so you can really see which wand has chosen you!
Once you're done: Congratulations on your wand! Getting it unlocks information about Wand Cores, Lengths & Flexibility, Woods and some info on Ollivander himself. Once you're done reading (it's really quite interesting!) go on to the next chapter.
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling:
-Wand Cores
-Wand Lengths & Flexibility
-Wand Woods
-Mr Ollivander
CHAPTER 6: THE JOURNEY FROM PLATFORM NINE AND THREE-QUARTERS (PSCH6)
Back to the two-moments-per-chapter thing... this time it's The Hogwarts Express and the Journey to Hogwarts.
The Hogwarts Express (PSCH6.1)
Ah, how wonderful to finally be there! The excitement of going off to that wonderful school on that brilliantly scarlet train... but before that, let's explore the station a bit, shall we?
Layer 1
It's a good thing that owl is in a cage or it would've gotten mauled by the cats already, judging by the looks on their faces! The animals all either make noise or move when moving over them. And if you mouse over the box standing between the trunk and the pile of books the dark cat is sitting on, a spider starts crawling out! Yikes... I hope it runs off to the Forbidden Forest as soon as we arrive at Hogwarts.
On the right is a bag with a Prefect's badge on it. Doesn't seem like a good idea to take it but you can, so why not... just don't go thinking this makes you a Prefect now, you hear?
Layer 2
A big fat green toad is sitting in the middle of the screen. Click it to read about Toads! Also make sure to closely inspect (a.k.a. hover over and click on) the Hogwarts Express sign on the left to read about the Hogwarts Express.
Layer 3
The Platform Nine and Tree Quarters sign unlcoks, surprise, 'Platform Nine and Three Quarters'. That's it for this moment!
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling:
-Toads
-The Hogwarts Express
-Platform Nine and Three Quarters
Trunk items:
-Prefect Badge
The Journey to Hogwarts (PSCH6.2)
Aaaaand another purple banner. It explains about Chocolate Frog cards. Read and close.
Layer 1
Wow, you really made a mess of the carriage. Make sure to clean it, you hear!
Hover over the trunk to make it open and reveal a Chocolate Frog card. Click it to collect it, it's the Dumbledore card. The Morgana card is on the seat on the right, so make sure to pick up that one as well.
Layer 2
The book page flips when hovering over it, but you can't do anything with it. The Bertie Botts Every Flavour Beans lying next it it can be picked up though, so don't forget them
Layer 3
There's a third zoom layer, but the reason why is beyond me.
Checklist
Trunk items:
-Bertie Bott's Every-flavour Beans
Chocolate Frog cards:
-Dumbledore
-Morgana
CHAPTER 7: THE SORTING HAT (PSCH7)
Yes, it's finally about to happen: your sorting! There are three moments, the last one being your actual sorting. Let's quickly go through the first two to get there
The moments are The Entrance Hall, The Sorting Ceremony and The Sorting HatThe Entrance Hall (PSCH7.1)
This looks exactly as I has always imagined it. It was a bit creepy at first actually how close it was :O
Layer 1
On the fourth step of the staircase is a Galleon. Pick it up to collect it.
Layer 2
These paintings don't actually move
Ah well, I suppose we can survive without the moving paintings Hidden to the right of the door to the Great Hall is McGonagall. Click her to unlock a really interesting bit about her backstory! The door to the Great Hall moves when you move over it, but that's it for this moment. On to the next!
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling:
-Professor McGonagall
Other:
-Galleon
The Sorting Ceremony (PSCH7.2)
This moment starts with a message from J. K. Rowling. Close it after you've watched it and you'll see a 'message' from the Hat itself and the big button to try on the sorting hat (which takes you to the last moment)
Before you click it though, I want to say a few words on the houses.
You may be hoping for a certain house. Maybe you'll get sorted into that house, but maybe not. Whatever happens, remember: there is no such thing as a bad house. The sorting quiz really is quite good and I've seen plenty of people who were unhappy with their house at first, who love it now and feel perfectly at home, most even saying they've learned a lot about themselves thanks to their sorting.
Hufflepuffs aren't lame. They're amazing friends who will do anything to defend you when you're threatened. They can most likely prepare the best of meals and none of your plants will die with them around.
Slytherins aren't evil. They're smart, cunning and ambitious. They look after their own, yes, but that doesn't make them evil. I have never met a Slytherin whom I would actually call evil, and trust me; I've met loads of them (I am head of Slytherin house on PFF, after all...).
Ravenclaws aren't nerds. They're wonderfully smart and sometimes odd people (Luna Lovegood, anyone?). If you have a problem you can't solve try asking your Ravenclaw friends - they'll probably help you find a solution in no time!
Gryffindor... ah, Gryffindor. The house people want most because Harry and the gang were in it, only to be sorely disappointed to get the house they really belong in. Gryffindors aren't all heroic, good people - just think of what Peter Pettigrew did. Gryffindors are brave, chivalrous people- but they've had their share of bad eggs, just like all the other houses.
So if you get sorted into a house you didn't want... take your time to read the welcome message, meet some house mates and think about it. If after all that you still feel unhappy with your sorting, go ahead and make another account (make sure to delete the first one though - the Terms of Service don't allow multiple accounts!). Chances are you'll get the house you want to get- but don't be surprised if you get the same house as the first time.
Now go ahead and Try on the Sorting Hat!
(from this moment on the menu items Spells and Potions are available! You can click on them but you can't actually practice spells or brew potions yet, you have to get sorted first)
Checklist
Nothing to get in this moment
The Sorting Hat (PSCH7.3)
Read the message and click Begin to start the sorting quiz. Take your time to think about the questions and answer them honestly, that's the only way to get the house you really belong in. You'll get seven questions (the questions themselves differ). It is possible to be a Hatstall, which means you get to choose between two houses. I've personally seen a hatstall between two houses and I've heard of people having hatstalls between three houses, and once even a hatstall between all four!
After the sorting, go ahead to the next chapter or check out the Great Hall and your Common Room, which are now available in the menu. The shield is now also unlocked and shows your House crest - it still takes you to your Profile, of course.
All menu items are now unlocked. The very first circle is still locked and won't be unlocked until one of the next books (we do know what it'll be, though: a games hub).
Checklist
Nothing to get in this moment
CHAPTER 8: THE POTIONS MASTER (PSCH8)
Ready to move on? Good, let's get going then! Three moments to this chapter: Harry's Early Days at Hogwarts, Harry's First Potions Lesson and Hagrid's Wooden House.
Harry's Early Days at Hogwarts (PSCH8.1)
A purple banner telling you the Great Hall is open pops up. Read and close.
Layer 1
Ah, the view of the corridors, the staircases, the paintings and the armours! That's all for this layer, though.
Layer 2
That galleon is about to fall off the edge, best save it by pocketing it, right? There's a Chcolate Frog card hidden very sneakily here. You see that landing closest to you? Go down one step, hover over it. It's actually a Vanishing step, under which the Circe card is hidden. It took me ages to find that one when I went through!
By the way, from now on all things you pick up (except galleons) give you a house point. Neat ^_^
Layer 3
The inhabitant of the painting on the right moves out of his frame when you move over him. The armour's helm opens when hovering over it, but he's not hiding anything. The book in the corridor next to him can be picked up though, it's Hogwarts: A History.
Checklist
Books:
-Hogwarts: A History
Chocolate Frog cards:
-Circe
Other:
-Galleon
Harry's First Potions Lesson (PSCH8.2)
...starts with yet another purple banner, asking you about your Potions skills. Read the banner and close it. If you wish you can practice brewing a potion now, the Cure for Boils. Practicing it won't take away any ingredients, but you won't get house points for it either. If you want to read more about brewing potions, check out the Potions section of this guide!
Checklist
Nothing to get in this moment
Hagrid's Wooden House (PSCH8.3)
Time to visit Hagrid! Quite a few things to find in this moment, too. Don't let Fang's growling scare you off, he's really quite nice.
Layer 1
Peeking out from behind the barrel is the Paracelsus Chocolate Frog card. There's some Wolfsbane to the left of that same barrel, collect it. Now move your mouse up from where you found it and you'll find some dried nettles. We're not done yet - in the right window stands a bottle of Dried Billywig stings for you to pick up. Also, Hagrid's door opens further when moving over it.
Layer 2
A sneak peek into Hagrid's hut. Only one bit actually looks sharp and it has two things: a home-made rock cake on the top shelf and an article about the Gringotts Break-in on the bottom shelf or table or whatever it is.
Layer 3
Layer 3 gives you nothing but a closer look at Hagrid's house. There's been plenty to find in this moment though, so I'm not complaining.
Checklist
Trunk items:
-Rock Cake
Potions Ingredients:
-Wolfsbane
-Dried Nettles
-Dried Billywig Stings
Chocolate Frog cards:
-Paracelsus
Other:
CHAPTER 9: THE MIDNIGHT DUEL (PSCH9)
Three moments again: Flying Lesson, The Trophy Room and The Forbidden Corridor.
Flying Lesson (PSCH9.1)
What a wonderful day for a first flying lesson! And it's narrated! Yay!
Layer 1
Look at the three people at the front. The middle one is probably Hermione, who has a book for you to... eh... borrow: Quidditch through the Ages.
Layer 2
Nothing of interest here.
Layer 3
An intake of breath as Harry reaches for the Remembrall... but you can snatch it out of the air before he does to collect it.
Checklist
Trunk items:
-Remembrall
Books:
-Quidditch through the Ages
The Trophy Room (PSCH9.2)
Tut tut, should you really be out of bed? Well, might as well find some things now that you're out anyway.
Layer 1
It's pretty obvious, but one if the cups in the left-hand cabinet holds a Chocolate Frog card, Salazar Slytherin.
Layer 2
The helm of the second armor opens up to reveal a Galleon, just for you!
Layer 3
The jar on the floor is a jar of eels' eyes (yuck) for use in Potions. Pick it up, it'll save you some Galleons
Hidden in the shadows near the first armor is Mrs. Norris, who will tell you more about Familiars.
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling:
-Familiars
Potions Ingredients:
-Eels' Eyes
Chocolate Frog cards:
-Salazar Slytherin
Other:
-Galleon
The Forbidden Corridor (PSCH9.3)
Of course, another purple banner. It tells you you need to cast a spell to open the door and it tells you a bit about Wizard's Duels (they're fun). It also explains how to cast spells. I explain this in the Dueling section of this guide, so if you're having trouble, take a look there.
Layer 1
Yep, it's a locked door alright. Click the door handle and the spell letters pop up. Cast it and the door opens!
Layer 2
What's that growling sound? And is that something moving in the shadows up ahead?
Layer 3
Oh, hello there Fluffy! No need to growl and drool all over me, I'm moving on already... (Man, that thing seriously needs a walk!)
Checklist
Nothing to get in this moment
CHAPTER 10: HALLOWE'EN (PSCH10)
Once again three moments (it seems to be the new standard). Harry's Special Delivery, Charms Class and The Mountain Troll.
Harry's Special Delivery (PSCH10.1)
You get a peek at the first years' boys dorm. Messy, as expected!
Layer 1
Just zoom in
Layer 2
Everything's still blurry, so zoom in again.
Layer 3
Whew, that's better. The Nimbus 2000 is lying on the bed. Too bad you can't pick it up... you can read the letter in front of it though. Move over the lamp on the bedside table to turn it off. The bottom drawer also spits out a Galleon if you open it.
Checklist
Other:
-Galleon
Charms Class (PSCH10.2)
Of course you had to pick a seat at the back of the class.
Layer 1
Move over one of the quills to make it poke the student in front of you and eventually it'll combust.
Layer 2
If you look to the right, you can see between some students. There should be a Galleon lying there for you to pick up.
Layer 3
Where's Flitwick? Ah well, take a look at the blackboard saying Wingardium Leviosa. It'll unlock Hogwarts School Subjects.
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling:
-Hogwarts School Subjects
Other:
-Galleon
The Mountain Troll (PSCH10.3)
Wow, what a mess! I sure am glad I'm not Filch...
Layer 1
Very obvious in the front, under the spilling stream of water, is a jar of bat spleens. Right. Just what I always wanted.
Layer 2
One of the taps is on. Moving your mouse over it turns it off. A Horned Slug should crawl up the wall on the left between some sinks, but I've noticed it's not always there. Pick it up if it's there, if it's not try refreshing or come back later (you might have to brew a Cure for Boils first). (thanks to SilverStrike30842 for correcting me on this, I had it in the third layer at first!)
Layer 3
Behind the jack-o-lantern, in the Troll's shadow, is the Hengist of Woodcroft Chocolate Frog card.
Checklist
Potions Ingredients:
-Bat Spleens
-Horned Slug
Chocolate Frog cards:
-Hengist of Woodcroft
CHAPTER 11: QUIDDITCH (PSCH11)
Yes, time for some quidditch! But first, homework. Can't forget about that. The two moments are called Charms Homework and The Golden Snitch.
Charms Homework (PSCH11.1)
Ah, the Gryffindor Common room. Should be home for you Gryffs, but for the others it probably feels as if you're intruding!
Layer 1
There's a book lying open right in front of you. Move over it to flip the page, allowing you to click the right page for The Original Forty.
Layer 2
Take a look at the window. On the left is a Galleon. The blue flame can be turned off by hovering over it.
Layer 3
A wonderful peek at Hagrid's cabin out on the grounds, covered in snow.
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling:
-The Original Forty
Other:
-Galleon
The Golden Snitch (PSCH11.2)
And another banner! It tells you you need to catch the snitch before you can move on. You really can't move on before catching it, the right arrow is turned off.
Layer 1
You can see (and hear) the snitch zooming around and occasionally a Bludger zooms by. Zoom in.
Layer 2
You're a little closer to the snitch, but you still can't quite get it!
Layer 3
Ah, there it is! Catch it to unlock the next chapter. If you're having trouble with it, choose one spot on it's course and stay there until it gets back to it. It might take a few times to get it, but you should be able to eventually. If that still doesn't work, try setting your quality to 'low' - that should make the snitch stay still on the screen, making it very easy to catch (thanks to Danul for this tip!).
You can also hover over the blue flame in the background to make it glow brighter.
Checklist
Trunk items:
-Golden Snitch
CHAPTER 12: THE MIRROR OF ERISED (PSCH12)
So, what's your heart's desire? Perhaps it's finding out what the names of the three moments in this chapter are? Well then look no further, because it's The Library, Christmas at Hogwarts and The Disused Classroom! ...oh, it wasn't your heart's desire? Well, that's too bad for you then!
The Library (PSCH12.1)
I hope you like books, because you're about to get a whole lot of them.
Layer 1
As you can see, you're in the library. The first layer shows you one of the rows sharp, the rest is all blurry. There are some books on the shelves. Let's say the bottom row (pretty much black) is shelf 1. The first book, Important Modern Magical Discoveries, is on the middle of shelf 2. A Study of Recent Developments in Wizardry is on shelf 5, on the right (it sticks out a little). Zoom in.
Layer 2
Same system: the pretty much dark shelf on the bottom is shelf 1.
Shelf 2 holds Notable Magical Names of Our Time. The right side of shelf 4 holds Great Wizards of the Twentieth Century. Zoom in.
Layer 3
Two Three things to pick up in this layer. First: to the top left of the little sign is a Chocolate Frog card, Merlin. Next is some new info about a book, Curses and Counter-Curses. Let's say the three bookcases we've picked up things in so far are the three main bookcases. At the back there are two more, they're pretty dark. The first of them (counting from the three main ones) holds this book. If we count the rows from the top - they're a bit difficult to see, but it's possible - it's the 5th row. Somewhere on the right of this row should be the book
Lastly, in the very last bookcase, very near the top, you can find the Book of Spells. It unlocks a trailer about the Book of Spells Playstation 3 game, and you'll have the book in your trunk!Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling:
-Curses and Counter-Curses
Books:
-Important Modern Magical Discoveries
-A Study of Recent Developments in Wizardry
-Notable Magical Names of Our Time
-Great Wizards of the Twentieth Century
-Book of Spells
Chocolate Frog cards:
-Merlin
Christmas at Hogwarts (PSCH12.2)
Christmas is a time for gifts, so another purple banner telling you about sending gifts pops up. It also explains you can give your friends nicknames.
Layer 1
The book on the bench can be picked up, it's Curses and Counter-Curses. It gives you more spells for Dueling!
Layer 2
Hover over the big firecracker on the corner of the table. It'll explode and give you a Wizard's Chess set. Mice appear from loads of places when hovering over them. There's a galleon near the edge of the table and next to the admiral's hat is a bottle of infusion of wormwood, a potions ingredient.
Layer 3
Hovering over the balloon makes it go up. The mistletoe to the right of the christmas tree gives you a bottle of Mistletoe berries for potions.
Checklist
Trunk items:
-Wizard's Chess Set
Potions Ingredients:
-Infusion of Wormwood
-Mistletoe Berries
Books:
-Curses and Counter-Curses
Other:
-Galleon
The Disused Classroom (PSCH12.3)
Ah, poor little Harry... Have fun listening to the narration!
Layer 1
Not much to see/do here, just zoom in.
Layer 2
Harry. Zoom in.
Layer 3
Harry is standing just a bit in front of a Galleon on his right. Hover over the mirror to unlock The Mirror of Erised.
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling:
-The Mirror of Erised
Other:
-Galleon
CHAPTER 13: NICOLAS FLAMEL (PSCH13)
Two moments again: Nicolas Flamel is Finally Revealed and The Hooded Figure.
Nicolas Flamel is Finally Revealed (PSCH13.1)
Back in the Gryffindor Common Room again!
Layer 1
Right off the bat you see a Chocolate Frog card on the table. You can't pick it up though, it's only decoration. The candle behind it goes on and off though and the chess set moves a bit.
Layer 2
The giant book is open on the seat thingy. The left page lets you read a small paragraph from the book telling you about the Stone and Flamel. The right page unlocks Nicolas Flamel.
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling:
-Nicolas Flamel
The Hooded Figure (PSCH13.2)
A beautiful look at the Whomping Willow, the Hogwarts Grounds and the Forbidden Forest. And at the Hooded Figure.
Layer 1
The Whomping Willow moves about a bit. Now look at the Hooded Figure. To his right is a golden speck on the floor - it's a Galleon. Look at the middle between the figure and the galleon and move down a bit to find the Helga Hufflepuff Chocolate Frog card.
Layer 2
Forest.
Layer 3
More forest.
Checklist
Chocolate Frog cards:
-Helga Hufflepuff
Other:
-Galleon
CHAPTER 14: NORBERT THE NORWEGIAN RIDGEBACK (PSCH14)
Oh dear, Hagrid gets his pet dragon. Three moments: Hagrid's Secret, The Egg in the Fire and A Plan for Norbert the Baby Dragon.
Hagrid's Secret (PSCH14.1)
We're in the Library again and you know what that means: more books!
Layer 1
The book in front of Harry opens and closes and the light turns on and off. You see Ron sitting on the right side of the table. Just behind is chair, on the first row of books, is The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1. It's extra info, you already own the book itself, of course.
Layer 2
On the bottom shelf on the right, next to Ron's shoulder, is Modern Magical History. On the shelf above it, a little to the left, is Dragon Species of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, on the shelf right above the lamp, is From Egg to Inferno, A Dragon Keeper's Guide.
Layer 3
Just Hagrid, sneaking about in the Library.
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling
-The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1
Books:
-Modern Magical History
-Dragon Species of Great Britain and Ireland
-From Egg to Inferno, A Dragon Keeper's Guide
The Egg in the Fire (PSCH14.2)
Finally a look inside of Hagrid's Hut! And more narration. Whoo!
Layer 1
The dead birds hanging from the ceiling swing about when moving over them. The book on the table can be picked up, it's Dragon Breeding for Pleasure and Profit.
Layer 2
Just more things swinging about when you move over them.
Layer 3
The kettle lets off some steam when you move over it. And you can pick up the egg. Yes, you can pick it up. And collect it. An illegal dragon egg. You should be expelled for that.
Checklist
Trunk items:
-Dragon Egg
Books:
-Dragon Breeding for Pleasure and Profit
A Plan for Norbert the Baby Dragon (PSCH14.3)
Time to get rid of little Norbert already. Poor Hagrid, he really loves that thing, huh?
Layer 1
Norbert's crate crashes about when you touch it. the effect from the cloak seems quite neat. Don't forget to open the door for a hidden Galleon.
Layer 2
Hello there, Harry and Hermione!
Layer 3
You see Charlie's friends in the distance and when you go to move over them, they come closer. That's it for this moment!
Checklist
Other:
-Galleon
CHAPTER 15: THE FORBIDDEN FOREST (PSCH15)
Hah, you've been busted! Serves you right for trying to keep a friend out of trouble. Wait, that doesn't sound right.
Two moments once again: Harry Becomes an Outcast and Into the Forbidden Forest.
Harry Becomes an Outcast (PSCH15.1)
Aaaaaand we're back in the library. Who are you, Hermione?!
Layer 1
As always, the lamp on the desk turns on and off. And there's a Galleon next to it, too. When hovering over a certain book in the bookcase (both the left and the right one) two books fly out and do a little dance.
Layer 2
Zooming in makes a book fly down and back up again. No, you can't quickly pick it up- trust me, I've tried. However, in the first non-blurred bookcase on the left, there's some extra info to find. Count to the seventh row from the top and find the last book on that row. It should be A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration!
Layer 3
Nothing here... no wait just kidding lol, there totally is. Three things in fact. See the pretty window? Of course you do, it's huge and bright blue. See the ledge under the window? Yes? Now look at the left corner of the ledge. Doesn't it look like there's something there? A Chocolate Frog card maybe? Bingo! It's Rowena Ravenclaw. Of course you'd find her in the library.
Next are two books, or rather extra info on them. First, One thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi. It's on the table in the distance (so not the blurred-out table from layer 1). There are some books standing on it - the book you want is the one that's leaning against the vertically standing ones.
The other book is The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection. The corners of the bookcases on the left from layer 1 and 2 form a little 'triangle' where the books from layer 3 are visible. In total, 5 rows are visible, though the top and bottom one only a little bit. It's in the middle row, on the right side (right next to the end of the bookcase).
Checklist
New from J. K. Rowling
-A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration
-One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi
-The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection
Chocolate Frog cards:
-Rowena Ravenclaw
Other:
-Galleon
Into the Forbidden Forest (PSCH15.2)
Creeeepyyyyy but kinda pretty.
Layer 1
What a pretty toadstool! Pick it up, it's the Leaping Toadstool, useful for Potions. A spider scuttles about the spider web in the roots of the right tree when moving over it.
Layer 2
The bush on the left is Wolfsbane, a Potions ingredient. The silvery stuff is Unicorn blood which you can pick up. It gets added to potions but I don't see why you'd ever drink a potion which has Unicorn blood in it because it'll give you a cursed half-life... but whatever.
Layer 3
Okay this is creepy, especially with the sound effects. It's Voldemort drinking unicorn blood... yuck
Checklist
Potions Ingredients:
-Leaping Toadstool
-Wolfsbane
-Unicorn Blood
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