Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Mirror of Erised

What is the importance of the Mirror of Erised and meaning of its name. In addition, explain this quote by Dumbledore and relate it to the plot and the characters in the story- "When speaking of the Mirror of Erised, Dumbledore tells Harry: “It shows us nothing more or less than the deepest, most desperate desire of our hearts . . . However, this mirror will give us neither knowledge or truth.” (p. 213)

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1. Discuss the importance of the Mirror of Erised and the meaning of its name. Dumbledore tells Harry that: "It shows us nothing more or less than the deepest, most desperate desire of our heart . . . However, this mirror will give us neither knowledge nor truth." What does he mean by this? What would you see if you looked in the mirror? (3 marks) 100-150 words.

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