Uncle Vernon Locks Harry in His Room
August 1, 1992 - August 3, 1992
Pages 21-23
Pages 21-23
Following the owl incident, Uncle Vernon makes good on his threat and locks Harry in his room. He installs bars on the window and adds a cat flap to deliver small amounts of food. Harry is trapped, unable to escape, and spends his days in isolation. Harry wonders whether anyone will come to rescue him or if he will be stuck at Privet Drive forever.
Characters
Harry Potter Harry Endures Hunger and Isolation While Wondering If He Will Be Rescued
Petunia Dursley Aunt Petunia Pushes Cold Soup Through the Cat Flap to Feed Harry
Dobby Dobby’s Actions Leave Harry Trapped in a Miserable Situation at Privet Drive
Hedwig Hedwig Refuses the Soggy Vegetables Offered by Harry
Vernon Dursley Uncle Vernon Has Bars Installed on Harry’s Window and Locks Him in His Room
Locations
4 Privet Drive The Dursleys’ Home Becomes a Prison for Harry
Harry's Bedroom (Privit Drive) Harry’s Room Is Transformed Into a Locked Cell With a Cat Flap for Food
Hogwarts School Harry Wonders If Anyone From Hogwarts Will Come Looking for Him
Connections
Dobby Tries to Save Harry Dobby’s Efforts to Protect Harry From Hogwarts Result in Harry’s Imprisonment
The Dursleys' Treatment of Harry The Dursleys Restrict Harry’s Freedom and Provide Minimal Food
Beasts
Owls Hedwig Represents Harry’s Connection to the Wizarding World Despite the Isolation
Groups
The Dursleys The Dursleys Show No Signs of Relenting in Their Harsh Treatment of Harry
