[Bungleau]

I have to mention that I found the initial scene with Hermione and her parents to be extremely touching and moving, and one of the greatest sacrifices I have ever seen portrayed. It barely gets mentioned after that, but it was... emotionally-laden.

As for the books, I suggest you head over to your local library, Cerek. You can pick all of them up there to see how they interest you. I'd start with number one, Sorcerer's Stone, just because I'm finicky that way. And they truly do build on each other, even as each can stand alone.