Harry's Bedroom (Privit Drive)
Events [16]
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [B2]
The Worst Birthday [B2-C1]
1-2
Hedwig’s Hooting Originates From Harry’s Room
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.
5-7
Harry Is Ordered to Stay Quiet in His Room During the Party
Vernon Dursley discusses the dinner party preparations with Petunia and Dudley in anticipation of a business deal with Mr. Mason, a wealthy builder. Vernon outlines the roles each family member will play during the evening. Harry is told to stay in his room, remain silent, and pretend he does not exist. Dudley practices greeting the Masons and Petunia Dursley gives him glowing praise.
Vernon Dursley discusses the dinner party preparations with Petunia and Dudley in anticipation of a business deal with Mr. Mason, a wealthy builder. Vernon outlines the roles each family member will play during the evening. Harry is told to stay in his room, remain silent, and pretend he does not exist. Dudley practices greeting the Masons and Petunia Dursley gives him glowing praise.
10-11
Harry Discovers Someone Sitting on His Bed in His Bedroom
As evening approaches, the Dursleys make final preparations for the dinner party. Petunia Dursley cooks the meal, including a large pudding, and tells Harry to quickly eat his meager supper before sending him to his room. Uncle Vernon and Dudley dress in formal attire, preparing to impress the Masons. Harry is reminded once again that he must stay out of sight for the entire evening.
As evening approaches, the Dursleys make final preparations for the dinner party. Petunia Dursley cooks the meal, including a large pudding, and tells Harry to quickly eat his meager supper before sending him to his room. Uncle Vernon and Dudley dress in formal attire, preparing to impress the Masons. Harry is reminded once again that he must stay out of sight for the entire evening.
Dobby's Warning [B2-C2]
12-13
The Location Where Harry First Meets Dobby
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.
13-14
The Room Where Harry Meets and Comforts Dobby
When Harry asks Dobby to sit down, the house-elf is overcome with emotion, as no wizard has ever treated him as an equal before. Dobby bursts into noisy tears, much to Harry's horror, as he tries to calm the elf down. Harry is worried that the Dursleys will hear Dobby's loud wails from downstairs. Dobby eventually composes himself but remains deeply moved by Harry's kindness.
When Harry asks Dobby to sit down, the house-elf is overcome with emotion, as no wizard has ever treated him as an equal before. Dobby bursts into noisy tears, much to Harry's horror, as he tries to calm the elf down. Harry is worried that the Dursleys will hear Dobby's loud wails from downstairs. Dobby eventually composes himself but remains deeply moved by Harry's kindness.
14-15
The Room Where Dobby Reveals His Harsh Reality to Harry
Dobby nearly lets slip something negative about his wizard family, causing him to immediately punish himself by banging his head against the window. Harry is alarmed and tries to stop him. Dobby reveals that his family makes him punish himself for any mistakes and that they are cruel to him, but he is bound to serve them for life.
Dobby nearly lets slip something negative about his wizard family, causing him to immediately punish himself by banging his head against the window. Harry is alarmed and tries to stop him. Dobby reveals that his family makes him punish himself for any mistakes and that they are cruel to him, but he is bound to serve them for life.
15-17
The Room Where Dobby Pleads With Harry Not to Return to Hogwarts
Dobby reveals that he has come to protect Harry and warns him not to return to Hogwarts, as there is a dangerous connection to make terrible things happen at the school. Harry is stunned by the warning and tries to convince Dobby that he must return to Hogwarts, as it is the only place he feels he belongs. Dobby insists that Harry must stay where he is safe.
Dobby reveals that he has come to protect Harry and warns him not to return to Hogwarts, as there is a dangerous connection to make terrible things happen at the school. Harry is stunned by the warning and tries to convince Dobby that he must return to Hogwarts, as it is the only place he feels he belongs. Dobby insists that Harry must stay where he is safe.
17-18
The Room Where Harry Hides Dobby From Uncle Vernon
As Dobby continues to cause commotion in Harry's bedroom, Uncle Vernon barges in, furious that the noise has ruined the punchline of his joke to the Masons. Vernon threatens Harry with severe punishment if he causes any more disturbances. After Vernon leaves, Harry lets Dobby out of the closet where he hid the elf, and they continue their conversation.
As Dobby continues to cause commotion in Harry's bedroom, Uncle Vernon barges in, furious that the noise has ruined the punchline of his joke to the Masons. Vernon threatens Harry with severe punishment if he causes any more disturbances. After Vernon leaves, Harry lets Dobby out of the closet where he hid the elf, and they continue their conversation.
18-19
The Room Where Dobby Produces the Hidden Letters From Harry’s Friends
Dobby reveals that he has been intercepting Harry's letters from his friends, hoping that Harry would think they had forgotten him and choose not to return to Hogwarts. Dobby produces the letters, showing Harry that Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Rubeus Hagrid had all written to him over the summer. Harry is furious and tries to grab the letters, but Dobby insists that Harry must promise not to return to school.
Dobby reveals that he has been intercepting Harry's letters from his friends, hoping that Harry would think they had forgotten him and choose not to return to Hogwarts. Dobby produces the letters, showing Harry that Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Rubeus Hagrid had all written to him over the summer. Harry is furious and tries to grab the letters, but Dobby insists that Harry must promise not to return to school.
19-20
The Place Where Dobby Makes His Decision to Intervene
After Harry refuses to promise that he will not return to Hogwarts, Dobby takes drastic action by levitating Petunia Dursley's pudding and dropping it on the floor. The pudding smashes, sending cream and sugar all over the kitchen. Dobby vanishes with a crack, leaving Harry to face the wrath of the Dursleys for ruining their important dinner with the Masons.
After Harry refuses to promise that he will not return to Hogwarts, Dobby takes drastic action by levitating Petunia Dursley's pudding and dropping it on the floor. The pudding smashes, sending cream and sugar all over the kitchen. Dobby vanishes with a crack, leaving Harry to face the wrath of the Dursleys for ruining their important dinner with the Masons.
21-23
Harry’s Room Is Transformed Into a Locked Cell With a Cat Flap for Food
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.
23-23
Harry’s Room Serves as Both His Prison and the Setting for Ron’s Arrival
After falling asleep in despair, Harry dreams of being trapped in a cage at a zoo before waking to see Ron Weasley peering through the bars on his window. Ron’s unexpected appearance offers hope to Harry in his dire situation.
After falling asleep in despair, Harry dreams of being trapped in a cage at a zoo before waking to see Ron Weasley peering through the bars on his window. Ron’s unexpected appearance offers hope to Harry in his dire situation.
The Burrow [B2-C3]
24-25
Ron, Fred, and George Arrive in a Flying Car to Rescue Harry
Harry is startled when he sees Ron, Fred, and George Weasley outside his window in a flying turquoise car. Ron reveals they’ve come to rescue Harry after learning about his situation from their father at the Ministry of Magic. Harry explains the Dursleys’ treatment and his inability to escape without violating the Ministry’s rules on underage magic.
Harry is startled when he sees Ron, Fred, and George Weasley outside his window in a flying turquoise car. Ron reveals they’ve come to rescue Harry after learning about his situation from their father at the Ministry of Magic. Harry explains the Dursleys’ treatment and his inability to escape without violating the Ministry’s rules on underage magic.
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.
26-27
Fred and George Break the Lock to Retrieve Harry’s Belongings
Fred and George skillfully pick the lock on the cupboard under the stairs using a hairpin, freeing Harry’s trunk of school supplies. While they retrieve his belongings, Harry quickly gathers personal items, preparing for their daring escape.
Fred and George skillfully pick the lock on the cupboard under the stairs using a hairpin, freeing Harry’s trunk of school supplies. While they retrieve his belongings, Harry quickly gathers personal items, preparing for their daring escape.
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.
