0. The Fool
"All you have to do is walk straight at the barrier between platforms nine and ten. Don't stop and don't be scared you'll crash into it, that's very important." - Molly Weasley
The Fool is the first card in the Major Arcana, which altogether symbolizes a journey through the events and milestones of life. The Fool is both daring and innocent, taking the first step into the wide world. This card contains potential and spontaneity that comes with the start of a long and strange adventure.
Harry Potter, the hero of our story, takes his journey into a new world of magic. He will face many adventures and challenges, and come out with a much wiser and more mature view of the world. In the traditional image of the Rider-Waite deck, the Fool is about to step over the edge of a cliff and into the unknown. Here, Harry is stepping onto the Hogwarts Express, the threshold that will bring him to his new life as a blossoming wizard-in-training.