Arabella Figg’s Accident Forces the Dursleys to Include Harry in Dudley’s Birthday Plans
June 23, 1991
Pages 22-24
Pages 22-24
The Dursleys panic upon learning that Mrs. Figg, Harry’s usual babysitter, is unavailable due to a broken leg. Left with no alternative, they reluctantly decide to take Harry to the zoo, with strict warnings to behave.
Characters
Dudley Dursley Dudley Throws A Fit Over His Present Count And Demands Even More Attention
Marge Dursley Marge Is Quickly Dismissed As She Strongly Dislikes Harry
Petunia Dursley Petunia Frantically Searches For Someone Else To Watch Harry When Mrs. Figg Cancels
Piers Polkiss' Mom Piers’ Mother Delivers Him To The Dursleys Before Their Trip
Snowy Snowy Is Another Of Mrs. Figg’s Cats That Harry Dreads Looking At In Photographs
Vernon Dursley Vernon Threatens Harry With More Cupboard Time If He Causes Any Trouble
Yvonne (Penunia Dursley's Friend) Yvonne Is Unavailable Because She Is On Vacation In Majorca
Arabella Figg Mrs. Figg’s Broken Leg Prevents Her From Watching Harry
Harry Potter Harry Hopes To Avoid Mrs. Figg’s House And Unexpectedly Joins The Family Outing
Mr. Paws Mr. Paws Is One Of Mrs. Figg’s Cats That Harry Will Not Have To See This Year
Piers Polkiss Piers Arrives As Dudley’s Friend And Accompanies Him To The Zoo
Tibbles Tibbles Is Mentioned Among The Many Cats That Normally Occupy Harry’s Visit To Mrs. Figg
Tufty Tufty Is One More Cat That Harry Remembers From Mrs. Figg’s Cabbage-Smelling House
Locations
4 Privet Drive The Dursleys Depart From Their Home With Harry Reluctantly In Tow
The Cupboard Under the Stairs Harry Risks Being Sent Back To The Cupboard If He Misbehaves
Majorca Majorca Is The Holiday Destination Where Yvonne Cannot Be Reached
Mrs. Figg's House Mrs. Figg’s Accident Prevents Harry’s Usual Confinement To Her Cat-Filled Home
The Zoo The Dursleys Choose The Zoo As Dudley’s Birthday Outing Despite Harry’s Reluctant Inclusion
Connections
Mrs. Figg as a Secret Agent Mrs. Figg Remains Absent With A Broken Leg And Provides No Safe House For Harry
The Dursleys' Treatment of Harry Harry Is Threatened And Treated As A Nuisance During The Birthday Arrangements
The Dursleys' Spoil Dudley Dudley’s Complaints Lead To More Presents And Extra Pampering
