Harry James Potter was a half-blood wizard, the only child of James and Lily Potter, and one of the most famous wizards of modern times.
... has no parents, so that he’s orphan. ... lives with his uncle, auntie and cousin (The Dursleys). They don’t love Harry because he can perform magic. ... is a half-blood wizard, since his grandparents were muggles. ... studies at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and belongs to Gryffindor House. ... has got 2 best friends, Ron and Hermione, and an owl called Hedwig. ... is one of the most famous and powerful wizards of modern times. ... can speak to snakes. Lord Voldemort wants to kill him when Harry was a baby, but he couldn’t.
Appearance
"Harry has his father's and mother's good looks." --J. K. Rowling comments on Harry's appearance
Harry was a "small and skinny" boy. He had untidy jet-black hair, thin face with bright green eyes. Harry wore round-rimmed glasses. Upon Harry's forehead, covered by his messy black hair, was a scar shaped like a lightning bolt.
Personality
Harry was an extremely brave, loyal, and selfless person who possessed (обладал) tremendous (потрясающей) strength of character. Harry was also very strong-willed and unafraid to stand up forhimself (постоять за себя).
"You're a sharp (clever) boy, Potter." —Barty Crouch Jr's opinion of Harry's intelligence
"Hmm. Difficult. Very difficult. Plenty of courage, I see. Not a bad mind either. There's talent, oh my goodness, yes — and a nice thirst to prove yourself, now that's interesting... So where shall I put you?" —The Sorting Hat looking into Harry's mind
Yer a wizard, Harry, and a thumpin' good one I'd wager, once yer trained up a bit, o' course. -Rubeus Hagrid
"You are talented, famous, and powerful — everything Horace values." —Albus Dumbledore's opinion of Harry Potter
“You are — truly your father’s son, Harry. . . .” ― Sirius Black, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
This boy will be famous, a legend. I wouldn't be surprised if today was known as Harry Potter day in future. There will be books written about Harry, every child in our world will know his name! —Minerva McGonagall