The Mirror of Erised

In our continuing adventures reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, we have encountered the fabled Mirror of Erised. In the story, the mirror has magical properties to somehow know and reflect the deepest desires of your heart. An inscription of words decorates the frame revealing the magic of the mirror in mirror writing:

"Erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi" 

translated

 "I show not your face but your heart's desire."

This week, the kids reflected on their deepest desire and what they might see if they looked into the magical Mirror of Erised. Harry Potter saw his family, whom he does not even remember, standing with him in his reflection. Ron Weasley saw himself distinguished as the Head Boy of Gryffindor, winner of the House Cup, and Quidditch captain - the best of the Weasley boys. Our students imagined seeing themselves in a wide range of occupations and states of celebrity. Among these were famous athletes, performers, scientists, zoo keepers, Ninjas, animals, princesses, dragon masters, millionaires and more. 

Below, enjoy the drawings the students did of their reflection in the Mirror of Erised. Many children were so delighted by the mirror writing "code" that they included some in the frames of their magic mirrors!