Philosopher’s Stone

Legendary stone that turns metal into gold and produces a liquid ensuring immortality for those who drink it

The Philosopher’s Stone fact file

Magical properties

Can transform any metal into pure gold, and produces a substance called the Elixir of Life which makes the drinker immortal

Purpose

To ensure immortal life and wealth

Who made or first owned it

Nicolas Flamel, a noted alchemist who lived to be more than 600 years old

'Nicolas Flamel,’ she whispered dramatically, ‘is the only known maker of the Philosopher’s Stone!’

Extract

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

by J.K. Rowling
Quirrell and Harry in front of the Mirror of Erised.

The Philosopher’s Stone

By J.K. Rowling

D’you think he’ll leave you and your families alone if Gryffindor win the House Cup? If I get caught before I can get to the Stone, well, I’ll have to go back to the Dursleys and wait for Voldemort to find me there.

Harry Potter
Quirrell and Harry in front of the Mirror of Erised.

A difference in desires

Illustration
The dragon in Gringotts.

Alchemy

By J.K. Rowling
The fireplace in the Gryffindor Common Room

Nicolas Flamel

By J.K. Rowling