The Dursleys Drop Harry Off at King's Cross Station
September 1, 1991
Pages 90-91
Pages 90-91
The Dursleys drive Harry to King's Cross but mockingly leave him at the station without helping him figure out how to get to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. Vernon Dursley smugly comments on the platform's supposed non-existence before they drive off, laughing.
Characters
Dudley Dursley Dudley Is Forced to Sit Next to Harry on the Car Ride
Harry Potter Harry Wakes Up Early and Nervously Prepares for His Journey
Petunia Dursley Aunt Petunia Convinces Dudley to Sit Beside Harry in the Car
Vernon Dursley Uncle Vernon Mockingly Points Out the Lack of a Platform 9¾
Hedwig Hedwig Is Safely Secured in Her Cage for the Trip
Rubius Hagrid Hagrid Is Absent as Harry Faces a Challenge Alone at the Station
Locations
4 Privet Drive Harry Leaves 4 Privet Drive for King’s Cross Station
Hogwarts School Harry’s Journey Begins With Anticipation for Hogwarts
Platform Nine and Three Quarters Harry Struggles to Locate the Mysterious Platform
Diagon Alley Harry’s Preparation Links Back to His Shopping Experience in Diagon Alley
King’s Cross Harry Arrives at King’s Cross Station Confused and Alone
Connections
Harry's Introduction to the Wizarding World Harry Faces the Reality of Navigating the Magical World
The Platform 9 and 3/4 Barrier The Barrier Between Platforms Is the Key to Harry’s Next Step
Beasts
Owls Hedwig Draws Attention From Onlookers at the Station
Things
Wizard Money Harry Prepares for His Journey With His Trunk and Supplies
Groups
The Dursleys The Dursleys Leave Harry Alone With Their Mocking Laughter
