Hagrid Explains the Ministry of Magic and Its Purpose
July 31, 1991
Pages 64-68
Pages 64-68
During their journey to London, Hagrid introduces Harry to the Ministry of Magic, explaining its role in regulating wizarding society and keeping magic hidden from Muggles.
Characters
Adalbert Waffling The Author of Magical Theory Is Mentioned in Harry’s School Supply List
Bathilda Bagshot The Author of A History of Magic Is Listed Among Harry’s Required Books
Harry Potter Harry Trusts Hagrid Despite the Unbelievable Nature of His Claims
Miranda Goshawk The Author of The Standard Book of Spells Is Noted on the Supply List
Quentin Trimble The Author of The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self Protection Is Listed as Required Reading
Rubius Hagrid Hagrid Guides Harry Through London Toward Diagon Alley
Arsenius Jigger The Author of Magical Drafts and Potions Is Included in the Required Course Books
Emetic Switch The Author of A Beginners’ Guide to Transfiguration Appears on Harry’s List
Newt Scamander The Author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Is Included in the List
Phyllida Spore The Author of One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi Is Highlighted on the Supply List
Locations
Gringotts Hagrid Reaffirms the Safety and Mystique of Gringotts as They Travel
London Harry Takes in London as Hagrid Leads Him Toward Diagon Alley
Hogwarts School Harry Reads More Details About Hogwarts in His Supply List
London Underground Hagrid Struggles With Navigating the London Underground
Connections
Harry's Introduction to the Wizarding World Harry Begins to Absorb the Reality of the Wizarding World
Beasts
Cat Cats Are Mentioned as Potential Pets for Hogwarts Students
Owls Owls Are Highlighted as Possible Pets for Hogwarts Students
Dragon Hagrid Expresses His Lifelong Desire to Own a Dragon
Toad Toads Are Included Among the List of Pets Hogwarts Students May Bring
Things
A Beginners’ Guide to Transfiguration A Book by Emetic Switch Is Required for Hogwarts
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Newt Scamander’s Book Is Required for Hogwarts
Magical Drafts and Potions Arsenius Jigger’s Book Is Mentioned in the List of Supplies
Ministry of Magic Hagrid Briefly Explains the Role of the Ministry of Magic to Harry
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi Phyllida Spore’s Book Is Highlighted in the Supply List
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) Miranda Goshawk’s Book Appears in Harry’s Course Requirements
A History of Magic Bathilda Bagshot’s Book Is Listed Among the Course Requirements
Harry's Hogwarts Letter Harry Continues to Carry and Refer to His Hogwarts Letter
Magical Theory Adalbert Waffling’s Book Is Listed in Harry’s Supplies
Muggle Money Harry Uses Muggle Money to Purchase Train Tickets for Himself and Hagrid
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self Protection Quentin Trimble’s Book Is Included in the Required Reading
Wizard Money Harry Handles Wizard Money for the First Time
Groups
The Dursleys Harry Reflects on the Dursleys’ Lack of Humor as He Doubts the Reality of His Journey
