Hogwarts Express
Events [14]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters [B1-C6]
93-94
The Scarlet Steam Engine Awaits Departing Students
Following Molly Weasley's instructions, Harry successfully passes through the magical barrier onto Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. He is amazed to find the Hogwarts Express waiting for him and sees students bustling around the platform with pets and trunks.
Following Molly Weasley's instructions, Harry successfully passes through the magical barrier onto Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. He is amazed to find the Hogwarts Express waiting for him and sees students bustling around the platform with pets and trunks.
94-95
Harry Finds An Empty Compartment On The Train
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.
96-97
The Train Becomes A Topic Of Interest As Harry Is On Board
Fred and George enthusiastically reveal to their mother and siblings that they’ve met Harry Potter on the train. Ginny is particularly excited, showing curiosity about Harry, while Mrs. Weasley warns against prying.
Fred and George enthusiastically reveal to their mother and siblings that they’ve met Harry Potter on the train. Ginny is particularly excited, showing curiosity about Harry, while Mrs. Weasley warns against prying.
97-98
The Train Departs Carrying Students To Hogwarts
As the Hogwarts Express departs, the Weasley family exchanges heartfelt goodbyes. Ginny runs alongside the train, tearfully waving goodbye, and the Weasley brothers make jokes to cheer her up.
As the Hogwarts Express departs, the Weasley family exchanges heartfelt goodbyes. Ginny runs alongside the train, tearfully waving goodbye, and the Weasley brothers make jokes to cheer her up.
98-98
The Train Serves As The Setting For Harry And Ron’s First Meeting
Ron Weasley joins Harry in the compartment, and they quickly bond over shared feelings of being overshadowed by their families. They share Harry's magical food from the trolley, including Chocolate Frogs, which amaze Harry, and Ron explains magical trading cards.
Ron Weasley joins Harry in the compartment, and they quickly bond over shared feelings of being overshadowed by their families. They share Harry's magical food from the trolley, including Chocolate Frogs, which amaze Harry, and Ron explains magical trading cards.
98-101
Harry And Ron Begin Their Friendship On The Train To Hogwarts
Ron and Harry share stories about their families. Ron reveals the challenges of growing up in a large wizarding family and the feeling of living in his brothers’ shadows, while Harry reflects on his life with the Dursleys.
Ron and Harry share stories about their families. Ron reveals the challenges of growing up in a large wizarding family and the feeling of living in his brothers’ shadows, while Harry reflects on his life with the Dursleys.
101-102
The Train Becomes A Place For Harry And Ron To Bond Over Snacks
The food trolley arrives, and Harry buys an assortment of magical snacks, sharing them with Ron. They try Pumpkin Pasties and Chocolate Frogs, and Harry marvels at the magical food.
The food trolley arrives, and Harry buys an assortment of magical snacks, sharing them with Ron. They try Pumpkin Pasties and Chocolate Frogs, and Harry marvels at the magical food.
102-103
The Train Serves As The Setting For Harry’s Introduction To Wizarding Sweets And Cards
Harry learns about the collectible Chocolate Frog cards, which depict famous witches and wizards. Ron explains the popularity of the cards and introduces Harry to the image of Albus Dumbledore.
Harry learns about the collectible Chocolate Frog cards, which depict famous witches and wizards. Ron explains the popularity of the cards and introduces Harry to the image of Albus Dumbledore.
103-104
The Train Becomes A Setting For Sampling Magical Sweets
Harry and Ron try Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, discovering the wide range of flavors, both pleasant and bizarre. This new treat surprises and amuses Harry, adding to his sense of wonder at the magical world.
Harry and Ron try Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, discovering the wide range of flavors, both pleasant and bizarre. This new treat surprises and amuses Harry, adding to his sense of wonder at the magical world.
104-106
The Compartment Becomes A Meeting Point For Harry, Ron, Neville, And Hermione
Hermione Granger enters Harry and Ron's compartment looking for Neville's missing toad. She introduces herself and demonstrates her magic skills. After briefly criticizing Ron's failed spell, she leaves to continue searching with Neville.
Hermione Granger enters Harry and Ron's compartment looking for Neville's missing toad. She introduces herself and demonstrates her magic skills. After briefly criticizing Ron's failed spell, she leaves to continue searching with Neville.
108-110
The Train Becomes The Setting For Harry And Malfoy’s Confrontation
Draco Malfoy, along with Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle, enters the compartment and offers Harry his friendship, warning him against associating with "the wrong sort" like Ron. Harry declines the offer, and Ron steps up to defend himself, leading to a brief confrontation.
Draco Malfoy, along with Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle, enters the compartment and offers Harry his friendship, warning him against associating with "the wrong sort" like Ron. Harry declines the offer, and Ron steps up to defend himself, leading to a brief confrontation.
110-111
The Hogwarts Express Completes Its Journey To Hogwarts
The Hogwarts Express arrives, and Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Neville follow Rubeus Hagrid to the boats that will take them across the lake to Hogwarts. As they catch their first sight of the castle, they are filled with awe.
The Hogwarts Express arrives, and Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Neville follow Rubeus Hagrid to the boats that will take them across the lake to Hogwarts. As they catch their first sight of the castle, they are filled with awe.
The Sorting Hat [B1-C7]
121-122
The Journey To Hogwarts Concludes As Sorting Takes Place
After being sorted into Gryffindor, Harry receives a warm welcome at the Gryffindor table. The Weasley twins cheer loudly, Percy shakes his hand, and Nearly Headless Nick introduces himself as the Gryffindor ghost.
After being sorted into Gryffindor, Harry receives a warm welcome at the Gryffindor table. The Weasley twins cheer loudly, Percy shakes his hand, and Nearly Headless Nick introduces himself as the Gryffindor ghost.
The Man with Two Faces [B1-C17]
307-309
The Students Travel Home While Enjoying Candy And Chatting
At the end of the school year, Harry says goodbye to his friends and heads home with the Dursleys. He jokes that he will have fun with his cousin Dudley since the Dursleys don't know he isn't allowed to use magic outside of Hogwarts. Harry looks forward to spending the summer with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
At the end of the school year, Harry says goodbye to his friends and heads home with the Dursleys. He jokes that he will have fun with his cousin Dudley since the Dursleys don't know he isn't allowed to use magic outside of Hogwarts. Harry looks forward to spending the summer with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
