Harry Awaits Midnight and a Mysterious Visitor
July 31, 1991
Pages 44-45
Pages 44-45
In the shack on the sea, Harry counts down the minutes to his eleventh birthday. The storm outside mirrors the tension within as Harry wonders if the letters—and their sender—can reach him here. At the stroke of midnight, a thunderous knock shatters the stillness, heralding the arrival of a life-changing visitor.
Characters
Dudley Dursley Dudley Sleeps On The Moth-Eaten Sofa While Harry Shivers On The Floor
Rubius Hagrid The Thunderous Knock Suggests Hagrid’s Unannounced Arrival Outside The Shack
Harry Potter Harry Counts Down To His Eleventh Birthday Amid The Roaring Storm
Locations
4 Privet Drive The Dursleys’ Abandoned Home Lies Far Away As They Seek Refuge In The Shack
The Hut on the Rock The Rattling Hut Serves As A Temporary Shelter For The Dursleys And Harry
Connections
The Dursleys' Treatment of Harry Harry Receives The Thinnest Blanket And Tries To Stay Warm On The Floor
Things
Harry's Hogwarts Letter The Letter Remains Unattainable As Harry Awaits Midnight For Any Sign Of Hope
