Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Society and Class Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

Quote #4

WOMAN: Anything off the trolley, dears?

RON: No, thanks, I'm all set.

HARRY: We'll take the lot!

Ron's sad little sandwich is a subtle indicator of his social class. His family can't afford to buy him snacks on the train, but Harry—with gold coins burning a hole in his pocket—is happy to help him out.

Quote #5

HAGRID: This boy's had his name down ever since he was born! He's going to the finest school of witchcraft and wizardry in the world, and he'll be under the greatest headmaster Hogwarts has ever seen: Albus Dumbledore.

Just so we're clear, Hagrid explains that Hogwarts is truly the place to be, meaning that its students are automatically members of an elite by default.

Quote #6

DRACO: You'll soon find out that some wizarding families are better than others, Potter. You don't want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there.

There may be magic, but snooty rich kids will always be snooty rich kids no matter where you go.