Harry Receives an Expulsion Letter from the Ministry

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A screech owl flies into the Dursleys' kitchen, delivering a letter from the Ministry of Magic. The letter informs Harry that he has been expelled from Hogwarts for performing the Patronus Charm in front of a Muggle, and Ministry representatives will soon arrive to destroy his wand. Harry is stunned by the news and contemplates running away.