Harry Prepares for His Departure to Hogwarts
August 1, 1991 - August 31, 1991
Pages 88-90
Pages 88-90
After a month of isolation with the Dursleys, Harry spends time reading his school books and naming his new owl, Hedwig. As September 1st approaches, Harry nervously asks Vernon Dursley to take him to King's Cross station, and the Dursleys agree begrudgingly.
Characters
Harry Potter Harry Spends His Last Month Reading And Counting Down To Hogwarts
Petunia Dursley Aunt Petunia Ignores Harry Completely During His Final Month
Dudley Dursley Dudley Is So Frightened of Harry That He Runs Away Screaming
Hedwig Hedwig Brings Back Dead Mice And Flies Freely Through Harry’s Window
Vernon Dursley Uncle Vernon Grudgingly Agrees To Drive Harry To King’s Cross
Locations
4 Privet Drive Harry Lives In Relative Isolation At The Dursleys’ House
Hogwarts School Harry Prepares For His New Life At Hogwarts
London The Dursleys Plan A Trip To London For Dudley’s Hospital Visit
Smeltings Dudley Prepares To Attend Smeltings After A Procedure To Remove His Tail
King’s Cross Harry Plans His Journey From King’s Cross To Hogwarts
Platform Nine and Three Quarters Harry Learns About His Magical Platform Departure
The Cupboard Under the Stairs Harry Reflects On His Escape From The Cupboard Life
Connections
The Dursleys' Hatred of Magic Uncle Vernon Scoffs At The Idea Of A Magical Platform
Harry's Introduction to the Wizarding World Harry Continues To Adjust To His New Magical Life
The Dursleys' Treatment of Harry The Dursleys Avoid And Ignore Harry Completely
Beasts
Owls Hedwig Provides Harry With Companionship During His Lonely Time
Things
A History of Magic Harry Chooses The Name Hedwig For His Owl From A Book He Reads
Groups
The Dursleys The Dursleys Reluctantly Support Harry’s Departure
