Hedwig
Events [18]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
Diagon Alley [B1-C5]
81-81
Hedwig Becomes Harry’s First Pet And Companion
As a birthday present, Hagrid purchases a snowy owl for Harry at Eeylops Owl Emporium. The owl, later named Hedwig, becomes Harry’s loyal companion and a symbol of his new magical life.
As a birthday present, Hagrid purchases a snowy owl for Harry at Eeylops Owl Emporium. The owl, later named Hedwig, becomes Harry’s loyal companion and a symbol of his new magical life.
85-87
Hedwig Sleeps Peacefully In Her Cage During Harry’s Journey
After shopping for school supplies, Harry shares his insecurities with Hagrid. Reassured about his future at Hogwarts, Harry departs for the Dursleys with his train ticket in hand, ready for the next chapter of his life.
After shopping for school supplies, Harry shares his insecurities with Hagrid. Reassured about his future at Hogwarts, Harry departs for the Dursleys with his train ticket in hand, ready for the next chapter of his life.
The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters [B1-C6]
88-90
Hedwig Brings Back Dead Mice And Flies Freely Through Harry’s Window
After a month of isolation with the Dursleys, Harry spends time reading his school books and naming his new owl, Hedwig. As September 1st approaches, Harry nervously asks Vernon Dursley to take him to King's Cross station, and the Dursleys agree begrudgingly.
After a month of isolation with the Dursleys, Harry spends time reading his school books and naming his new owl, Hedwig. As September 1st approaches, Harry nervously asks Vernon Dursley to take him to King's Cross station, and the Dursleys agree begrudgingly.
90-91
Hedwig Is Safely Secured in Her Cage for the Trip
The Dursleys drive Harry to King's Cross but mockingly leave him at the station without helping him figure out how to get to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. Vernon Dursley smugly comments on the platform's supposed non-existence before they drive off, laughing.
The Dursleys drive Harry to King's Cross but mockingly leave him at the station without helping him figure out how to get to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. Vernon Dursley smugly comments on the platform's supposed non-existence before they drive off, laughing.
94-95
Hedwig Is Placed Safely In The Train Compartment
Harry finds it challenging to lift his trunk onto the Hogwarts Express, but Fred and George Weasley, twin redheads, come to his aid. They notice his scar and are surprised to learn he is Harry Potter.
Harry finds it challenging to lift his trunk onto the Hogwarts Express, but Fred and George Weasley, twin redheads, come to his aid. They notice his scar and are surprised to learn he is Harry Potter.
The Potions Master [B1-C8]
135-136
Hedwig Delivers Hagrid’s Note To Harry During Breakfast In The Great Hall
Harry and Ron Have Breakfast and Are Invited to Visit Hagrid Later That Day
Harry and Ron Have Breakfast and Are Invited to Visit Hagrid Later That Day
Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback [B1-C14]
234-234
Hedwig Delivers A Message From Hagrid To Harry
Hagrid sends Harry a brief note declaring that his dragon egg is about to hatch. Ron and Hermione debate skipping Herbology to witness the rare event but worry about the consequences of Hagrid’s dangerous secret being discovered.
Hagrid sends Harry a brief note declaring that his dragon egg is about to hatch. Ron and Hermione debate skipping Herbology to witness the rare event but worry about the consequences of Hagrid’s dangerous secret being discovered.
236-238
Hedwig Delivers Charlie’s Letter With Instructions For Norbert
Charlie Weasley responds to Ron’s letter, agreeing to take Norbert to Romania. He arranges for his friends to collect the dragon from the tallest tower of Hogwarts at midnight, setting the trio’s plan in motion.
Charlie Weasley responds to Ron’s letter, agreeing to take Norbert to Romania. He arranges for his friends to collect the dragon from the tallest tower of Hogwarts at midnight, setting the trio’s plan in motion.
Through the Trapdoor [B1-C16]
275-276
Harry Mentions Sending Hedwig To Dumbledore If Necessary
Reaching the third-floor corridor, the trio finds Fluffy guarding the trapdoor. Harry plays Hagrid’s flute to lull the giant three-headed dog to sleep. They open the trapdoor and jump into the darkness below, beginning their perilous journey to the Stone.
Reaching the third-floor corridor, the trio finds Fluffy guarding the trapdoor. Harry plays Hagrid’s flute to lull the giant three-headed dog to sleep. They open the trapdoor and jump into the darkness below, beginning their perilous journey to the Stone.
284-286
None
Confronted with a room of deadly flames and a table of potion bottles, Hermione uses logic to solve Snape’s riddle. She identifies the potion that will allow Harry to proceed through the black flames and another for her to return safely.
Confronted with a room of deadly flames and a table of potion bottles, Hermione uses logic to solve Snape’s riddle. She identifies the potion that will allow Harry to proceed through the black flames and another for her to return safely.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [B2]
The Worst Birthday [B2-C1]
1-2
Hedwig’s Hooting Causes an Argument at Breakfast
Vernon Dursley is furious with Harry Potter after being woken up by Hedwig's hooting noise in the early hours of the morning. Vernon threatens to get rid of the owl if Harry cannot control her, but Harry tries to explain that Hedwig is bored and needs to fly. Vernon refuses to listen and exchanges dark looks with his wife, Petunia Dursley, while Dudley Dursley belches loudly in the background.
Vernon Dursley is furious with Harry Potter after being woken up by Hedwig's hooting noise in the early hours of the morning. Vernon threatens to get rid of the owl if Harry cannot control her, but Harry tries to explain that Hedwig is bored and needs to fly. Vernon refuses to listen and exchanges dark looks with his wife, Petunia Dursley, while Dudley Dursley belches loudly in the background.
3-4
Hedwig Is Locked in Her Cage to Prevent Her from Sending Messages
After the argument, Harry reflects on his miserable summer with the Dursleys. He misses Hogwarts and everything about it, including Quidditch, his classes (except Snape's), and his friends. Meanwhile, the Dursleys have locked away all of Harry's magical belongings and padlocked Hedwig's cage to prevent her from sending messages to the wizarding world. Harry feels trapped and isolated.
After the argument, Harry reflects on his miserable summer with the Dursleys. He misses Hogwarts and everything about it, including Quidditch, his classes (except Snape's), and his friends. Meanwhile, the Dursleys have locked away all of Harry's magical belongings and padlocked Hedwig's cage to prevent her from sending messages to the wizarding world. Harry feels trapped and isolated.
7-8
Harry Considers Unlocking Hedwig’s Cage to Send a Letter to His Friends
After being dismissed by the Dursleys, Harry goes outside and sits on the garden bench, feeling lonely on his birthday. He reflects on how much he misses Hogwarts and his best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, who have not written to him all summer. Harry wonders if they have forgotten him, and he feels disconnected from the magical world.
After being dismissed by the Dursleys, Harry goes outside and sits on the garden bench, feeling lonely on his birthday. He reflects on how much he misses Hogwarts and his best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, who have not written to him all summer. Harry wonders if they have forgotten him, and he feels disconnected from the magical world.
Dobby's Warning [B2-C2]
12-13
Hedwig Sleeps Peacefully in Her Cage During the Encounter
Harry is startled to find a strange creature sitting on his bed, which turns out to be Dobby the house-elf. Dobby introduces himself and expresses his admiration for Harry Potter. Harry is nervous and confused about the situation, especially since Dobby's arrival coincides with the Masons' visit downstairs. Dobby explains that he has come to warn Harry, but struggles to reveal the purpose of his visit.
Harry is startled to find a strange creature sitting on his bed, which turns out to be Dobby the house-elf. Dobby introduces himself and expresses his admiration for Harry Potter. Harry is nervous and confused about the situation, especially since Dobby's arrival coincides with the Masons' visit downstairs. Dobby explains that he has come to warn Harry, but struggles to reveal the purpose of his visit.
21-23
Hedwig Refuses the Soggy Vegetables Offered by Harry
Following the owl incident, Uncle Vernon makes good on his threat and locks Harry in his room. He installs bars on the window and adds a cat flap to deliver small amounts of food. Harry is trapped, unable to escape, and spends his days in isolation. Harry wonders whether anyone will come to rescue him or if he will be stuck at Privet Drive forever.
Following the owl incident, Uncle Vernon makes good on his threat and locks Harry in his room. He installs bars on the window and adds a cat flap to deliver small amounts of food. Harry is trapped, unable to escape, and spends his days in isolation. Harry wonders whether anyone will come to rescue him or if he will be stuck at Privet Drive forever.
The Burrow [B2-C3]
25-26
Fred and George Use Their Father’s Enchanted Car to Free Harry
Fred and George Weasley tie a rope to the bars on Harry’s window and use the strength of their father’s enchanted flying car to rip them free. Harry nervously watches as the plan unfolds, worried about waking the Dursleys, but the operation is successful, and Harry’s escape begins.
Fred and George Weasley tie a rope to the bars on Harry’s window and use the strength of their father’s enchanted flying car to rip them free. Harry nervously watches as the plan unfolds, worried about waking the Dursleys, but the operation is successful, and Harry’s escape begins.
27-28
Harry Escapes the Dursleys with the Help of the Weasleys
As the Weasleys pull Harry’s trunk into the flying car, Uncle Vernon bursts in and grabs Harry’s ankle. With the Weasley brothers pulling from the car, Harry breaks free and flies off into the night, leaving the Dursleys behind as they shout in disbelief.
As the Weasleys pull Harry’s trunk into the flying car, Uncle Vernon bursts in and grabs Harry’s ankle. With the Weasley brothers pulling from the car, Harry breaks free and flies off into the night, leaving the Dursleys behind as they shout in disbelief.
28-30
Harry Tells the Weasleys About Dobby and Draco Malfoy
While flying in the enchanted car, Harry recounts his encounter with Dobby, the house-elf, and the warnings not to return to Hogwarts. The Weasleys speculate that Draco Malfoy might have sent Dobby as part of a plot, considering the Malfoy family’s dark reputation.
While flying in the enchanted car, Harry recounts his encounter with Dobby, the house-elf, and the warnings not to return to Hogwarts. The Weasleys speculate that Draco Malfoy might have sent Dobby as part of a plot, considering the Malfoy family’s dark reputation.
