Why was the Mirror of Erised in the classroom?

The Mirror had been kept in the Room of Requirement since around 1891. 64 years later, in 1991, Dumbledore, now headmaster, had brought it out, and, tucking it out of sight in a disused classroom, initiated some key modifications to the mirror, so that it could hide the Philosopher’s Stone.

Why did Dumbledore move the Mirror of Erised?

I’ll be far away by the time he gets back….” The Mirror of Erised is itself the final defense for the Stone. The Stone was hidden inside the mirror in such a way that only one who didn’t want to actually use the Stone could get it; it was moved to where the Stone was because it was helping to guard the stone.

What is the Mirror of Erised and why is it significant?

The Mirror of Erised, which Harry encounters on accident one night, hidden in a random room, symbolizes how intense, emotionally charged desires can be dangerous. “Erised” is “desire” spelled backwards, and the Mirror fittingly shows the person peering in it the deepest desire of his or her hearts.

What does it say on the Mirror of Erised?

The Mirror of Erised is a very old device. The mirror’s inscription (‘erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi’) must be read backwards to show its true purpose.

Why did Dumbledore take the stone out of the vault?

He wanted to make sure the the people who were going to look for the stone would find it. It was a brilliant plan. Dumbledore saw the perfect opportunity to test Harry and at the same time let him face the man who were responsible for Harry’s fate as he knew something no one else knew – Voldemort couldn’t touch him.

What did Hermione see in the Mirror of Erised?

Originally Answered: What would Hermione see in the Mirror of Erised? Hermione would see herself in a house with her family, successfully running an organization like SPEW and Voldemort dead, while all her friends are safe. she is also surrounded by a pile of books that she likes!

How did Dumbledore know Harry was coming to see the mirror?

When Harry asks Dumbledore in the Philosopher’s Stone how he knew that Harry was coming to see the Mirror of Erised, he replies: “How did you know–?” “I don’t need a cloak to become invisible,” said Dumbledore gently. (SS/PS pg. 213/156)

Where was the mirror of Erised stored in Harry Potter?

In 1927 the Mirror of Erised was stored in the Room of Requirement under a black velvet curtain. Albus Dumbledore went to see it after not looking into it for many years.

How did Dumbledore get the Philosopher’s Stone from the mirror?

Dumbledore later bewitched the Mirror to hold the Philosopher’s Stone, where the only one who could retrieve it from the Mirror would be one who wanted to find the Stone but not use it or have it used.

What happened to the mirror that Professor Quirrell gave Harry Potter?

When Professor Quirrell ordered Harry to look into the mirror, Harry focused on finding the stone, and, uninterested in actually using the stone for his own purposes, saw his reflection pocketing the stone, at which time it magically appeared in his real pocket. It is not known what happened to the mirror after these events.