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Hagrid is furious at the Dursleys for denying him it. As Harry realizes
that he is in fact a wizard, he cannot help but smile, and as he discovers
Hogwarts, he learns that the school has more in store for him when
Hogwarts is able to provide both a new family and his own family
history.
Harry’s first recovery of his family is the “Mirror of Erised,”
which allows the viewer to see their heart’s most fervent desire, which
for Harry is his family. This provides the first opportunity for Harry to
see his family, rather than simply hearing he looks like hi ́