Harry Doubts His Ability to Be a Wizard
July 31, 1991
Pages 57-58
Pages 57-58
Despite learning about his magical heritage, Harry expresses doubt about his abilities as a wizard. Reflecting on his troubled childhood, he questions how he could possibly fit into the wizarding world, only to realize that unexplained incidents in his life were signs of his magic.
Characters
Dudley Dursley Harry Reflects On Dudley’s Bullying And How Magic Protected Him
Petunia Dursley Harry Remembers Instances Of Petunia’s Anger At His Accidental Magic
Vernon Dursley Harry Reflects On Vernon’s Treatment And How Magic Intervened
Harry Potter Harry Questions His Identity As A Wizard And Recalls Past Magical Incidents
Rubius Hagrid Hagrid Reassures Harry Of His Wizarding Identity With Confidence
Locations
The Cupboard Under the Stairs Harry Reflects On His Past Experiences While Locked In The Cupboard
Hogwarts School Hagrid Mentions Hogwarts As The Place Where Harry Will Be Famous
The Hut on the Rock The Hut Is The Setting For Harry’s Realization Of His Magical Abilities
Connections
Harry's Introduction to the Wizarding World Hagrid Helps Harry Recall His Past Magical Experiences
The Dursleys' Treatment of Harry Harry Reflects On The Dursleys’ Bullying And Neglect
Famous Harry Potter Hagrid Reaffirms Harry’s Notoriety In The Wizarding World
The Downfall of Lord Voldemort Harry Reflects On His Involvement In Voldemort’s Defeat
Things
The Boa Constrictor Harry Recalls Setting The Boa Constrictor Free Using Accidental Magic
Groups
Dudley's Gang Harry Reflects On Escaping Dudley’s Gang With Unconscious Magic
