The Hogwarts Express
Events [8]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters [B1-C6]
93-94
The Train Serves as the Main Transportation to Hogwarts
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 Train Serves As Harry’s First Journey To Hogwarts
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 Serves As The Setting For Harry’s Journey To Hogwarts
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 Represents Harry’s Transition From His Past Life To His Future At 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 Provides A Shared Space For New Friendships To Form
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
The Train Becomes A Space For Harry And Ron To Bond Over Their Similar Struggles
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 Trolley On The Train Introduces Harry To Wizarding Confectionery
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 Becomes A Place For Wizarding Education And Fun
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.
