They Take the Boats To Hogwarts and Approach the Castle
September 1, 1991
Pages 111-112
Pages 111-112
Led by Hagrid, the first-year students cross the lake in small boats, catching their first awe-inspiring glimpse of Hogwarts Castle. After entering through a hidden tunnel, they reach an underground harbor. Hagrid reunites Neville with his toad before leading them up to the castle’s grand entrance, where he knocks on the massive oak doors, signaling their arrival.
Characters
Harry Potter Harry Experiences His First Magical Boat Ride Toward Hogwarts
Neville Longbottom Neville Joyfully Reunites With Trevor Upon Reaching The Underground Harbor
Rubius Hagrid Hagrid Guides The First-Years Across The Black Lake And Into The Castle
Trevor (Neville's Toad) Trevor Is Discovered By Hagrid And Returned To Neville
Hermione Granger Hermione Silently Takes In The View Of Hogwarts During The Boat Ride
Ron Weasley Ron Joins Harry, Hermione, And Neville In The Boat To Hogwarts
Locations
Hogwarts School The Castle Towers Magnificently Over The First-Years As They Approach
The Black Lake The Smooth, Glass-Like Lake Reflects The Journey Of The Boats Toward Hogwarts
Connections
Harry's Introduction to Hogwarts Harry Enters Hogwarts For The First Time With Awe And Anticipation
Beasts
Toad The Toad Becomes A Central Moment For Neville During The Journey
Things
The Boatride to Hogwarts The Fleet Of Boats Carry The First-Years Across The Black Lake To The Castle
