Harry Potter The Hero

Harry Potter is the hero in a series of books written by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter’s story begins when he is born into a world full of magic but is raised by nonmagical people, also known as muggles. At age eleven, Harry is told the truth about his past. He is famous within the wizard community for having warded off a curse from Voldemort, the most powerful dark wizard. Although this event occurred …

…and is transported back to Hogwarts. Joseph Campbell states the most heroic adventures follow the formula of the rites of passage: departure, initiation, and return (Campbell 30). Harry’s departure includes his call to adventure and his crossing the threshold. His initiation is his road of trials and meeting with the Dark Lord. And his return comes in the form of magic flight. These elements, while not fitting Campbell’s cycle precisely, make Harry a hero.