King’s Cross
Events [11]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
Diagon Alley [B1-C5]
85-87
Harry Receives His Hogwarts Ticket For Departure From King’s Cross
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
Harry Plans His Journey From King’s Cross To Hogwarts
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
Harry Arrives at King’s Cross Station Confused and Alone
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.
91-93
King’s Cross Station Is Busy and Full of Muggles
Harry, confused about how to reach Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, overhears the Weasleys talking about the platform. He nervously asks Molly Weasley for help, and she kindly explains how to reach the platform.
Harry, confused about how to reach Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, overhears the Weasleys talking about the platform. He nervously asks Molly Weasley for help, and she kindly explains how to reach the platform.
93-94
King’s Cross Serves as the Muggle Entry Point for Hogwarts 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
The Departure Point For The Hogwarts Express
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.
95-95
The Setting Where The Weasleys Gather Before Boarding The Train
After being helped by Fred and George, Harry watches from the window as they interact with their family on the platform. He observes Molly Weasley fussing over Ron and Percy, revealing family dynamics.
After being helped by Fred and George, Harry watches from the window as they interact with their family on the platform. He observes Molly Weasley fussing over Ron and Percy, revealing family dynamics.
95-96
The Location Where The Weasleys Say Goodbye Before Boarding The Train
Fred and George humorously tease their brother Percy about his new role as a prefect, much to their mother’s disapproval. Mrs. Weasley reminds them to behave, showing her care and discipline.
Fred and George humorously tease their brother Percy about his new role as a prefect, much to their mother’s disapproval. Mrs. Weasley reminds them to behave, showing her care and discipline.
96-97
The Place Where The Weasleys Initially Saw Harry
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 Starting Point Of Harry’s First Journey 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.
The Man with Two Faces [B1-C17]
307-309
The Students Return To The Muggle World Through King’s Cross Station
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.
