A Barn Owl Delivers a Letter from the Ministry of Magic
July 31, 1992
Pages 20-21
Pages 20-21
Just as Uncle Vernon tries to smooth things over with the Masons, a barn owl swoops into the dining room and drops a letter from the Ministry of Magic on Mrs. Mason's head. The letter accuses Harry of using a Hover Charm and warns that further magic could lead to his expulsion from Hogwarts. The Masons leave in terror, and Uncle Vernon explodes in anger at Harry, threatening to lock him up forever.
Characters
Mrs. Mason Mrs. Mason Screams and Runs Away Due to Her Fear of Birds
Petunia Dursley Aunt Petunia Tries to Salvage Dinner With After Dinner Mints Before the Chaos
Mr. Mason Mr. Mason Accuses the Dursleys of Playing a Joke After the Owl Incident
Harry Potter Harry Receives a Warning Letter From the Ministry About Underage Magic
Vernon Dursley Uncle Vernon Threatens to Lock Harry Up and Stop Him From Returning to Hogwarts
Locations
Connections
The Statute of Secrecy The Ministry Warns About Violating the Statute by Using Magic Near Muggles
Beasts
Owls A Barn Owl Delivers the Ministry Letter and Causes Chaos at the Dursleys’ Dinner
Banshee Mrs. Mason’s Scream Is Compared to That of a Banshee
Magic
Things
Improper Use of magic Office The Office Issues a Warning to Harry About the Hover Charm Incident
Ministry of Magic The Ministry Enforces Laws to Restrict Underage and Public Use of Magic
Groups
