16 details you might have missed in 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'

Jacob SarkisianSep 27, 2020, 15:24 IST

Even the most die-hard Potterheads will spot everything.Warner Bros. Pictures

The entire "Harry Potter" movie series is filled with hidden details and fun facts, so we're breaking down each film individually.
"The Sorcerer's Stone" saw director Christopher Columbus and his team cram detail over detail into his adaptation of JK Rowling's first Potter book.
From a hidden Anne Boleyn portrait to a disappearing Leaky Cauldron sign — and the fact that Harry doesn't actually cast a single spell in the whole movie — there's a lot to digest.
Even the most die-hard Potterheads are bound to have missed something from this list.

In 'The Sorcerer's Stone,' you can see Aunt Petunia dyeing Dudley's old clothes gray for Harry's school uniform, which was a scene in the book.

Aunt Petunia was played by Fiona Shaw. Warner Bros. Pictures.

A group of school students in Slytherin colors exit the reptile house when Harry and the Dursleys visit London Zoo.

Harry and the Dursleys visit London Zoo for Dudley's birthday. Warner Bros. Pictures

The letters-through-the-fireplace scene is actually a reference to Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds."

Alfred Hitchcock's films are referenced in many movies, including "Harry Potter." Warner Bros. Pictures

The Leaky Cauldron sign is only visible to magic folk.

The Leaky Cauldron houses the entrance to Diagon Alley. Warner Bros. Pictures

Harry doesn't actually cast a spell throughout the entire movie.

For the Wizarding World's chosen one, Harry doesn't actually use much magic in the first movie. Warner Bros. Pictures

Snape's first words to Harry are actually a coded message.

Severus Snape was played by Alan Rickman. Warner Bros. Pictures

In the scene in which Neville gets a Remembrall, he can't remember what he's forgotten — but it's probably his robe, as he's the only one not wearing one.

Neville Longbottom was played by Matthew Lewis. Warner Bros. Pictures.

You can see McGonagall's name on the Quidditch trophy right next to James Potter.

Professor McGonagall was played by Maggie Smith. Warner Bros. Pictures.

In the same cabinet, you can see Tom Riddle's award for special services to Hogwarts right behind the Quidditch trophy.

Tom Riddle was played by Christian Coulson in "The Chamber of Secrets." Warner Bros. Pictures.

Harry's scar burns because Quirrell has his back to him, meaning Voldemort, on the back of Quirrell's head, is facing him.

"The Sorcerer's Stone" was directed by Chris Columbus. Warner Bros. Pictures

Julianne Hough appears as a Gryffindor student.

Julianne Hough is now a dancer, actress, and singer. Warner Bros. Pictures

There's a portrait of Anne Boleyn, who was accused herself of being a witch.

Anne Boleyn was the second wife of Henry VIII. Warner Bros. Pictures

The inscription on the Mirror of Erised reads: "I show not your face but your heart's desire."

"The Sorcerer's Stone" was the first and only movie to feature the Mirror of Erised. Warner Bros. Pictures

Harry, Ron, and Hermione all wear their scarves in different ways, reflecting their personalities.

Each Hogwarts house has its own colors, with Gryffindor's being red and gold. Warner Bros. Pictures

The exact same chess move is made in both chess games played — the queen killing the knight.

Ron is a master at Wizard's chess, and won both games. Warner Bros. Pictures

The actor who played Lord Voldemort is credited as "He Who Must Not Be Named."

Voldemort was played by Ralph Fiennes in "The Goblet of Fire" onwards. Warner Bros. Pictures.

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