Gryffindors Share Family Stories Over Dessert
September 1, 1991
Pages 124-126
Pages 124-126
During dessert, the new Gryffindor students share stories about their families. Neville recounts how his magical abilities first surfaced, while Hermione and Percy eagerly discuss the upcoming lessons at Hogwarts.
Characters
Harry Potter Harry Listens To Stories About His New Friends’ Families During Dessert
Neville Longbottom Neville Shares How His Family Discovered His Magic After A Fall
Percy Weasley Percy Explains That First-Year Transfiguration Starts With Simple Transformations
Seamus Finnigan Seamus Talks About His Half-Blood Background And His Parents’ Marriage
Augusta Longbottom Neville Explains That His Grandmother Raised Him And Thought He Might Be A Muggle
Hermione Granger Hermione Talks About Her Excitement For Learning Transfiguration
Neville's Uncle Algie Uncle Algie Tested Neville’s Magic By Putting Him In Dangerous Situations
Seamus' Dad Seamus Mentions His Dad Was Shocked To Learn His Wife Was A Witch
Seamus' Mom Seamus Describes How His Mother Hid Her Magical Identity Before Marriage
Connections
Harry's Introduction to the Wizarding World Harry Learns About The Diverse Backgrounds Of Wizarding Families
Harry's Introduction to Hogwarts Harry Begins Learning About His Friends’ Magical Backgrounds
