Harry Receives a Letter Addressed to His Cupboard
July 23, 1991
Pages 33-35
Pages 33-35
Harry discovers a mysterious letter addressed specifically to him in the cupboard under the stairs, written on thick parchment with green ink. Before he can read it, Uncle Vernon intercepts the letter, leaving Harry both frustrated and intrigued. This marks the beginning of a series of peculiar events that disrupt the Dursleys’ control.
Characters
Dudley Dursley Dudley Refuses To Fetch The Mail And Suggests Poking Harry With His Smelting Stick
Marge Dursley Marge Is Mentioned In A Postcard Sent From Her Vacation On The Isle Of Wight
Petunia Dursley Petunia Listens As Vernon Shares Marge’s Postcard News
Vernon Dursley Vernon Makes A Joke About Harry Checking The Mail For Letter Bombs
Harry Potter Harry Experiences Shock And Curiosity Upon Receiving His First Letter
Locations
Isle of Wight The Isle Of Wight Is Mentioned As Marge’s Vacation Destination
Little Whinging Little Whinging Is Noted As Part Of Harry’s Letter Address
The Cupboard Under the Stairs Harry’s Living Space Is Specifically Addressed On His Letter
4 Privet Drive The Dursleys’ Home Receives Mail With Harry’s First Letter Addressed To The Cupboard Under The Stairs
Surrey Surrey Is Included In The Address On Harry’s Letter
Connections
The Dursleys' Treatment of Harry Harry Is Tasked With Fetching The Mail And Faces Insults From Vernon
The Dursleys' Spoil Dudley Dudley’s Privileged Behavior Is Reinforced As He Refuses To Get The Mail
Things
Harry's Hogwarts Letter Harry Receives His First Letter Written On Parchment With A Wax Seal
Smelting Stick Dudley’s Smelting Stick Is Used To Intimidate Harry
Groups
The Dursleys The Dursleys Continue To Display Their Dismissive And Controlling Behavior Toward Harry
