What was the title of the first Harry Potter chapter published in J.K. Rowling’s series?
Answer
The Boy Who Lived
The first Harry Potter chapter published in J.K. Rowling’s series is titled The Boy Who Lived.
“The Boy Who Lived” is the opening chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. It begins on Privet Drive, where the Dursleys notice strange events before Professor McGonagall, Albus Dumbledore and Hagrid leave the infant Harry outside number four.
The chapter establishes the central mystery of Harry’s survival after Lord Voldemort’s attack. It also introduces the contrast between the ordinary Muggle world and the hidden wizarding community. Harry is not yet aware of his identity or his connection to the events that made him famous.
The chapter title is also a recurring description of Harry throughout the series. It emphasizes the miracle that he survived Voldemort’s killing curse as a baby, an event that shapes the entire story.