Questions and Answers
What are the names of Harry Potter's guardians?
Mr. and Mrs. Dursley
What unusual thing does Mr. Dursley see on his way to work?
A cat reading a map
What does Mr. Dursley notice while walking outside during his lunch break?
People wearing cloaks
What does the man in the violet cloak say to Mr. Dursley?
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Mr. Dursley understands what a Muggle is.
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Who transforms from a cat into a person?
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How long has it been since the Muggles felt the way they do initially?
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What is Harry's significant physical feature?
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What does Dumbledore do before leaving Harry on the Dursleys' doorstep?
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What is Hagrid's role in the story?
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Dursleys
- Mr. and Mrs. Dursley live on Privet Drive with their son Dudley; they try to remain normal while hiding the existence of the Potters.
- Mrs. Potter is Mrs. Dursley's sister; the Dursleys make an effort to ignore the Potters' family ties.
Unusual Events Begin
- The day starts unusually, marked by an owl flying past Mr. Dursley's window and a cat reading a map.
- Mr. Dursley notices people in cloaks, which unnerves him as he dismisses these observations and focuses on work.
Eerie Atmosphere
- At work, Mr. Dursley remains oblivious to flocks of owls and groups of cloaked individuals; overhears conversations about the Potters, increasing his anxiety.
- Encounters a man in a violet cloak who mentions "You-Know-Who" and refers to him as a Muggle, leaving Mr. Dursley confused and frightened.
Evening News and Concerns
- News reports of owls and shooting stars capture the Dursleys’ attention, raising Mr. Dursley's suspicions about the Potters.
- He questions his wife about the Potters, but receives no new information; he becomes fixated on the cat outside.
Arrival of Key Characters
- At midnight, Albus Dumbledore appears, using a device to extinguish street lights before approaching the cat, which is Professor McGonagall in disguise.
- They discuss the unusual activity and the Muggles' ignorance concerning the magical events unfolding.
Discussion about Voldemort and Harry
- Dumbledore and McGonagall confirm the defeat of Voldemort and that Harry, a child of the Potter family, survived the attack.
- McGonagall expresses concern about the Potters' supposed deaths and Harry’s safety; she highlights Voldemort’s fear of Dumbledore.
Decisions About Harry's Future
- Dumbledore has arrangements in place to leave baby Harry with the Dursleys, citing they are Harry's only remaining family.
- McGonagall criticizes the Dursleys as unsuitable guardians, but Dumbledore believes it offers Harry the best chance for safety.
Hagrid's Arrival
- Hagrid, a giant of a man, arrives on a motorcycle, carefully cradling Harry, who is a small baby with a distinctive lightning-shaped scar on his forehead.
- Hagrid shows emotional depth by crying over baby Harry as they prepare to leave him with the Dursleys.
Farewell and Hope
- Dumbledore leaves Harry on the Dursleys' doorstep with a letter explaining his presence.
- The magical trio departs with sadness, and Dumbledore wishes Harry good luck as he sleeps, signaling the beginning of a significant journey for the young boy.
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