The Cupboard Under the Stairs
Events [13]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
The Vanishing Glass [B1-C2]
19-20
Harry’s Small And Cramped Living Space Reflects His Neglected Life
Harry awakens to Aunt Petunia’s shrill demands, recalling a recurring dream of a flying motorcycle. As Dudley’s birthday is revealed, Harry reflects on his own overlooked presence in the house and prepares for another day of servitude.
Harry awakens to Aunt Petunia’s shrill demands, recalling a recurring dream of a flying motorcycle. As Dudley’s birthday is revealed, Harry reflects on his own overlooked presence in the house and prepares for another day of servitude.
22-24
Harry Risks Being Sent Back To The Cupboard If He Misbehaves
The Dursleys panic upon learning that Mrs. Figg, Harry’s usual babysitter, is unavailable due to a broken leg. Left with no alternative, they reluctantly decide to take Harry to the zoo, with strict warnings to behave.
The Dursleys panic upon learning that Mrs. Figg, Harry’s usual babysitter, is unavailable due to a broken leg. Left with no alternative, they reluctantly decide to take Harry to the zoo, with strict warnings to behave.
24-26
Harry’s Default Punishment Space Whenever The Dursleys Perceive His Actions As Unnatural
Harry recalls instances of accidental magic, including regrowing his hair and shrinking a sweater. Despite not understanding his abilities, the Dursleys harshly punish him, further reinforcing his isolation and confusion about his uniqueness.
Harry recalls instances of accidental magic, including regrowing his hair and shrinking a sweater. Despite not understanding his abilities, the Dursleys harshly punish him, further reinforcing his isolation and confusion about his uniqueness.
29-30
Harry Is Confined Here Once Again As Punishment For Unwanted “Strange” Events
After the chaos from the snake's escape, the Dursleys blame Harry for the incident and punish him severely, showcasing their unfair treatment and Harry's ongoing suffering in his life with them.
After the chaos from the snake's escape, the Dursleys blame Harry for the incident and punish him severely, showcasing their unfair treatment and Harry's ongoing suffering in his life with them.
The Letters from No One [B1-C3]
33-35
Harry’s Living Space Is Specifically Addressed On His Letter
Harry discovers a mysterious letter addressed specifically to him in the cupboard under the stairs, written on thick parchment with green ink. Before he can read it, Uncle Vernon intercepts the letter, leaving Harry both frustrated and intrigued. This marks the beginning of a series of peculiar events that disrupt the Dursleys’ control.
Harry discovers a mysterious letter addressed specifically to him in the cupboard under the stairs, written on thick parchment with green ink. Before he can read it, Uncle Vernon intercepts the letter, leaving Harry both frustrated and intrigued. This marks the beginning of a series of peculiar events that disrupt the Dursleys’ control.
36-38
Harry’s Old Sleeping Space Is Promptly Vacated After Vernon’s Intervention
Uncle Vernon moves Harry from his cupboard to Dudley’s second bedroom, a space cluttered with broken toys. Though it appears generous, the relocation is motivated by fear of the letters. Harry reflects on the irony of losing the letter while gaining a room filled with Dudley’s discarded items.
Uncle Vernon moves Harry from his cupboard to Dudley’s second bedroom, a space cluttered with broken toys. Though it appears generous, the relocation is motivated by fear of the letters. Harry reflects on the irony of losing the letter while gaining a room filled with Dudley’s discarded items.
38-39
The Cupboard Is Recalled As Harry’s Former Sleeping Space
Despite being moved to a new room, Harry receives another letter addressed to his new location. A chaotic struggle ensues as Uncle Vernon wrestles both Harry and Dudley to confiscate it. Harry grows determined to uncover the truth behind these persistent letters.
Despite being moved to a new room, Harry receives another letter addressed to his new location. A chaotic struggle ensues as Uncle Vernon wrestles both Harry and Dudley to confiscate it. Harry grows determined to uncover the truth behind these persistent letters.
The Keeper of the Keys [B1-C4]
57-58
Harry Reflects On His Past Experiences While Locked In The Cupboard
Despite learning about his magical heritage, Harry expresses doubt about his abilities as a wizard. Reflecting on his troubled childhood, he questions how he could possibly fit into the wizarding world, only to realize that unexplained incidents in his life were signs of his magic.
Despite learning about his magical heritage, Harry expresses doubt about his abilities as a wizard. Reflecting on his troubled childhood, he questions how he could possibly fit into the wizarding world, only to realize that unexplained incidents in his life were signs of his magic.
Diagon Alley [B1-C5]
62-62
Harry Reflects On Waking Up In His Cupboard At The Dursleys’
Awakening in the hut, Harry initially doubts the events of the previous night but is reassured by the presence of Hagrid, a newspaper-delivering owl, and wizarding coins. This marks the start of his journey into the magical world.
Awakening in the hut, Harry initially doubts the events of the previous night but is reassured by the presence of Hagrid, a newspaper-delivering owl, and wizarding coins. This marks the start of his journey into the magical world.
The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters [B1-C6]
88-90
Harry Reflects On His Escape From The Cupboard Life
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.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [B2]
The Worst Birthday [B2-C1]
3-4
Harry’s Belongings Are Locked in the Cupboard Under the Stairs
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 Thinks About How the Dursleys Might Lock Him Away With His Wand and Broomstick
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.
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.
