Harry Meets the Weasleys at King's Cross
September 1, 1991
Pages 91-93
Pages 91-93
Harry, confused about how to reach Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, overhears the Weasleys talking about the platform. He nervously asks Molly Weasley for help, and she kindly explains how to reach the platform.
Characters
George Weasley George Playfully Teases His Mother Before Disappearing Through the Barrier
Harry Potter Harry Observes the Weasleys and Feels Hopeful for Guidance
Molly Weasley Mrs. Weasley Organizes Her Children’s Departure for Hogwarts
Ron Weasley Ron Prepares to Follow His Brothers Through the Magical Barrier
Fred Weasley Fred Demonstrates How to Access Platform Nine and Three-Quarters
Ginny Weasley Ginny Expresses Her Wish to Go to Hogwarts Despite Being Too Young
Percy Weasley Percy Confidently Leads the Way Through the Barrier
Locations
King’s Cross King’s Cross Station Is Busy and Full of Muggles
Platform Nine and Three Quarters Platform Nine and Three-Quarters Is Revealed as a Hidden Entrance
Connections
Harry and the Weasley Family Harry’s First Encounter With the Weasleys Sparks a Connection
Mrs. Weasley as a Mother Figure Mrs. Weasley’s Caring Nature Begins to Show
The Platform 9 and 3/4 Barrier The Magical Barrier Allows Wizards to Access Their Train
Harry's Introduction to the Wizarding World Harry Learns Another Key Element of the Wizarding World
Beasts
Owls The Weasleys Also Have Owls, Reinforcing Their Wizarding Background
