The Statute of Secrecy
Events [9]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
The Boy Who Lived [B1-C1]
5-5
The Tiny Old Man Breaks the Statute of Secrecy By Talking to Mr. Dursley About You-Know-Who
After a stressful day at work, Vernon Dursley accidentally collides with an eccentric man in a violet cloak. The stranger excitedly announces that “You-Know-Who” has been defeated and hugs Vernon before walking away, leaving him rattled and desperate to get home.
After a stressful day at work, Vernon Dursley accidentally collides with an eccentric man in a violet cloak. The stranger excitedly announces that “You-Know-Who” has been defeated and hugs Vernon before walking away, leaving him rattled and desperate to get home.
6-6
Muggles Have Noticed Downpour Of Shooting Stars And Owls Acting Oddly
At home, Vernon watches the evening news, which reports unusual phenomena, including daylight owl sightings and shooting stars across Britain. These events, coupled with his earlier encounters, leave him increasingly unsettled, as he fears they may be linked to the Potters.
At home, Vernon watches the evening news, which reports unusual phenomena, including daylight owl sightings and shooting stars across Britain. These events, coupled with his earlier encounters, leave him increasingly unsettled, as he fears they may be linked to the Potters.
6-7
The Dursleys’ Ignorance Highlights The Gap Between The Magical And Non-Magical Worlds.
Disturbed by the day’s events, Vernon tentatively asks Petunia if she has heard from her sister, Lily. Petunia dismisses his concerns but admits their nephew, Harry, would now be Dudley’s age. The conversation leaves Vernon even more uneasy.
Disturbed by the day’s events, Vernon tentatively asks Petunia if she has heard from her sister, Lily. Petunia dismisses his concerns but admits their nephew, Harry, would now be Dudley’s age. The conversation leaves Vernon even more uneasy.
8-9
Dumbledore Ensures Muggles Cannot See Him By Extinguishing The Streetlights.
Albus Dumbledore appears on Privet Drive, extinguishing the streetlights with a magical device called a Put-Outer. He quietly observes the street and sits beside a waiting tabby cat, preparing for the events to come.
Albus Dumbledore appears on Privet Drive, extinguishing the streetlights with a magical device called a Put-Outer. He quietly observes the street and sits beside a waiting tabby cat, preparing for the events to come.
9-10
McGonagall Worries About The Breach Of The Statute Due To Wizards’ Public Celebrations.
The tabby cat transforms into Professor McGonagall, who confronts Dumbledore about the reckless celebrations in the magical community. She expresses concern over Muggles noticing the unusual events and the implications of Lord Voldemort’s defeat.
The tabby cat transforms into Professor McGonagall, who confronts Dumbledore about the reckless celebrations in the magical community. She expresses concern over Muggles noticing the unusual events and the implications of Lord Voldemort’s defeat.
12-14
McGonagall Notes The Dursleys’ Unsuitability And Their Muggle Nature In Relation To Harry’s Placement
Dumbledore explains his plan to leave Harry with the Dursleys, believing a normal upbringing will protect him from fame and pressure. Despite McGonagall’s objections about the Dursleys’ unsuitability, Dumbledore insists it is the best choice for Harry’s future.
Dumbledore explains his plan to leave Harry with the Dursleys, believing a normal upbringing will protect him from fame and pressure. Despite McGonagall’s objections about the Dursleys’ unsuitability, Dumbledore insists it is the best choice for Harry’s future.
The Keeper of the Keys [B1-C4]
49-50
Hagrid’s Attempt To Inform Harry Highlights The Dursleys’ Efforts To Hide The Existence Of Magic
Furious that Harry knows nothing about his magical heritage, Hagrid berates the Dursleys for their neglect and secrecy. This confrontation sheds light on the Dursleys’ efforts to suppress Harry’s true identity, while Hagrid begins to reveal the truth about Harry’s parents and the wizarding world.
Furious that Harry knows nothing about his magical heritage, Hagrid berates the Dursleys for their neglect and secrecy. This confrontation sheds light on the Dursleys’ efforts to suppress Harry’s true identity, while Hagrid begins to reveal the truth about Harry’s parents and the wizarding world.
Diagon Alley [B1-C5]
80-81
Hagrid Reminds Harry About The Rules Against Using Magic In The Muggle World
Harry visits various shops in Diagon Alley to buy his school supplies, marveling at the magical items available while Hagrid helps him make practical choices.
Harry visits various shops in Diagon Alley to buy his school supplies, marveling at the magical items available while Hagrid helps him make practical choices.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [B2]
Dobby's Warning [B2-C2]
20-21
The Ministry Warns About Violating the Statute by Using Magic Near Muggles
Just as Uncle Vernon tries to smooth things over with the Masons, a barn owl swoops into the dining room and drops a letter from the Ministry of Magic on Mrs. Mason's head. The letter accuses Harry of using a Hover Charm and warns that further magic could lead to his expulsion from Hogwarts. The Masons leave in terror, and Uncle Vernon explodes in anger at Harry, threatening to lock him up forever.
Just as Uncle Vernon tries to smooth things over with the Masons, a barn owl swoops into the dining room and drops a letter from the Ministry of Magic on Mrs. Mason's head. The letter accuses Harry of using a Hover Charm and warns that further magic could lead to his expulsion from Hogwarts. The Masons leave in terror, and Uncle Vernon explodes in anger at Harry, threatening to lock him up forever.
