The Invitation

The Dursleys Are on a Diet
Harry Potter enters the kitchen where the Dursleys are seated, with Uncle Vernon hiding behind the Daily Mail and Petunia Dursley preparing breakfast. Dudley Dursley is sulking due to being placed on a strict diet after a school report highlighted his weight issues. Despite Petunia Dursley insisting it's “puppy fat,” the new diet of grapefruit quarters and vegetables has left Dudley miserable, and to make matters worse, the entire family is following the diet for his sake.
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Harry Secretly Feeds Himself with His Friends' Help
Harry reflects on how, despite the Dursleys' attempts to control his diet, he has been getting food from his wizard friends. Hermione Granger sent healthy, sugar-free snacks; Hagrid sent rock cakes; and Molly Weasley sent pies and fruitcake via the Weasley family owl, Errol. Harry has also received birthday cakes from Ron Weasley, Hermione, Rubeus Hagrid, and Sirius Black. He looks forward to eating more of his secret stash after breakfast.
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A Letter Arrives from Molly Weasley
During breakfast, Uncle Vernon receives a letter from Molly Weasley, delivered by the postman. The letter invites Harry to the Quidditch World Cup and offers for him to stay with the Weasley family for the remainder of the summer holidays. Molly notes that the tickets are very rare, as the World Cup is being hosted in Britain for the first time in 30 years.
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Uncle Vernon Is Angry About the Letter
Uncle Vernon reads Molly Weasley's letter aloud and is particularly irritated by the excessive number of stamps on the envelope, which had amused the postman. Harry, keeping his cool, explains that Molly's family uses owl post, not normal Muggle mail. Uncle Vernon is infuriated but does not immediately refuse Harry's request to go to the Quidditch World Cup.
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Harry Uses Sirius Black to Convince Uncle Vernon
Harry uses the threat of his godfather, Sirius Black, to manipulate Uncle Vernon into allowing him to go to the World Cup. He reminds Uncle Vernon that Sirius would expect to hear from Harry soon and might be concerned if he doesn't. Fearful of Sirius, Uncle Vernon reluctantly agrees, provided the Weasleys come to pick Harry up themselves.
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Harry Receives a Letter from Ron
Harry runs upstairs to his room and is hit by a small owl carrying a letter from Ron Weasley. The letter confirms that Ron's father has acquired tickets to the Quidditch World Cup, and they will pick Harry up regardless of the Dursleys' permission. Ron also warns Harry about Percy Weasley, who has started working at the Department of International Magical Cooperation and has become obsessed with his new job.
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Harry Writes to Ron to Confirm His Attendance
Harry quickly writes a reply to Ron, confirming that he can come to the World Cup. He ties the note to the small owl, Pigwidgeon, who excitedly delivers the message. Harry's excitement grows as he prepares to leave Privet Drive the next day and join his friends for the summer and the World Cup.
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Harry Prepares to Write to Sirius
After sending his letter to Ron, Harry turns his attention to writing to Sirius Black. He plans to inform Sirius of his whereabouts and reassure him that everything is fine. Hedwig, Harry's snowy owl, returns just in time, ready to deliver the letter to Sirius.
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Harry Feels Happy and Optimistic
Harry sits in his room, feeling content as he eats some birthday cake from his secret stash. The prospect of leaving Privet Drive, seeing his friends, and attending the Quidditch World Cup fills him with happiness. For a brief moment, he forgets all of his worries, including the ever-looming threat of Lord Voldemort.
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