Departure from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters

PAGES: 163-165

Harry, Ron, and Hermione, accompanied by Pigwidgeon and Crookshanks, pass through the barrier to platform nine and three-quarters. The Hogwarts Express is already there, and they board the train. Bill and Charlie hint that something exciting will happen at Hogwarts, though they don't reveal any details. Molly Weasley bids them farewell, teasing the boys about the exciting year ahead.