Hagrid Buys Harry a Snowy Owl as a Birthday Gift
July 31, 1991
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As a birthday present, Hagrid purchases a snowy owl for Harry at Eeylops Owl Emporium. The owl, later named Hedwig, becomes Harry’s loyal companion and a symbol of his new magical life.
Characters
Hedwig Hedwig Becomes Harry’s First Pet And Companion
Rubius Hagrid Hagrid Chooses To Gift Harry A Useful Owl Instead Of A Toad Or Cat
Harry Potter Harry Receives A Snowy Owl As A Birthday Gift From Hagrid
Quirinus Quirrell Harry Stammers His Thanks Like Professor Quirrell
Locations
Diagon Alley Harry Continues Exploring Magical Shops In Diagon Alley
Eeylops Owl Emporium Harry Picks Out Hedwig In The Dark And Rustling Owl Shop
The Apothecary Hagrid Checks Harry’s School Supply List After Their Visit
Connections
The Dursleys' Treatment of Harry Harry Is Touched By Hagrid’s Thoughtful Birthday Gift
Harry's Introduction to the Wizarding World Harry Experiences A Magical First With His New Owl
Beasts
Cat Hagrid Dismisses Cats As They Make Him Sneeze
Toad Hagrid Mentions That Toads Are Outdated And Unfashionable
Owls Hagrid Praises Owls For Their Utility In Carrying Mail