So, How Old Was Harry Potter in 'Prisoner of Azkaban'?
You know, I was watching 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' the other day, and it got me thinking. I mean, I've seen it a million times, but this time, I was like, "Hang on a minute, how old is Harry supposed to be in this one?"
I know, I know, it's not the most pressing question in the world. But stick with me, it's a fun little mystery to solve. Plus, it's not like we've got anything better to do, right? (Well, maybe not nothing, but still...)
Let's Start at the Beginning
So, we all know that Harry starts his journey at the ripe old age of 11 in 'The Philosopher's Stone'. And we also know that the movies follow the books pretty closely in terms of time, with each movie covering roughly a year in Harry's life.
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Now, 'Prisoner of Azkaban' is the third movie in the series, which means it's been two years since Harry first set foot in Hogwarts. But how old is that in human years?
Doing the Math
Alright, let's break out the calculators. Harry's birthday is July 31st, and the school year starts in September. So, by the time the new term begins in 'Prisoner of Azkaban', Harry has just turned 13.
That's right, folks. Harry Potter is 13 years old in 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'. I know, I know, it's not exactly groundbreaking news. But hey, at least now we can all sleep a little easier at night, knowing we've finally solved this age-old mystery. (Well, maybe not age-old, but you get the idea.)
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But Wait, There's More!
Now, you might be thinking, "But what about the other movies? How old is Harry in those?" Well, I'm glad you asked. Because, you see, I've done my research. (Yes, I've spent way too much time thinking about this.)
Harry is 12 in 'Chamber of Secrets', 14 in 'Goblet of Fire', 15 in 'Order of the Phoenix', 16 in 'Half-Blood Prince', and 17 in 'Deathly Hallows'. There you have it, the complete Harry Potter age breakdown. You're welcome.
So, next time you're watching the movies, you can impress your friends with your newfound knowledge. Or, you know, you could just keep it to yourself and let them think you're still trying to figure out the whole 'Platform 9 3/4' thing. The choice is yours.
Anyway, that's enough about Harry's age. I've got some serious thinking to do about my own. I mean, if Harry was 13 in 'Prisoner of Azkaban', that means I was... well, let's just say I was a lot younger. And leave it at that.