Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Coming of Age Quotes

Part of coming of age means breaking boundaries established by authority figures. In this case, they do so by accident…but that first step allows them to make others more boldly and deliberately.

Harry already smells trouble when the task before him looks too simple: he has his skills, but he's not relying on skill alone to carry the day. That's another important part of coming of age.

Part of Harry's trial means standing alone against the threat. Everyone knows it, including Ron, who has to remind him that this is more important even than their friendship.