Harry Potter 46-112

I got a lot of reading done today. This book just keeps pulling me in, its amazing. It turns out I was right and that the thump at the Door is Hagrid. Who would have guessed? Hagrid is described as a giant that easily bends the gun that Mr. Dursely points at him. This scary man then pulls out a birthday cake out of nowhere just for Harry. He introduces himself and calls himself the "Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts". Hagrid is disappointed that the Durselys have not told him about hogwarts or his past. Harry learns that he is a wizard and has been accepted into a school where he can train his powers. He also learns his parents were killed by Voldemort. Mr. Dursely says he will not allow Harry to go to Hogwarts, yet Hagrid takes Harry anyways.

In the next chapter we find that Harry goes to London to buy his school supplies. Harry is concerned about money but Hagrid assures Harry that his parents have left him enough. They go to Gringotts bank to get some money. The wizards in the area automatically recognize and respect Harry for who he is. Then Hagrid leads him to the secret wizard street where all the shopping will take place. He then goes to get his uniform fitted where he meets Malfoy, who continually talks down to Harry because his family is not as great as his. They then go to Olivanders where Harry gets his wand. After trying many of them he ends up picking one. The only other wand that is similar to his was picked by Voldemort.

This chapter talks about Harrys last few days with the Dursleys. He then realizes that his train leaves from platform 9 and 3 quarters. He is unable to find such a number and waits between platforms 9 and 10. He then sees a group of red haired children. Their mother tells him to run through the wall. He reluctantly does and finds himself on the right platform. On the train Harry meets the Weasleys. He also meets Ron who is the same age as him. He debriefs Harry about the wizard world and everything in it. They also meet Hermione Granger. She seems to talk a lot and also becomes friends with Ron and Harry.

Overall this part of the book is quite similar to the movie. There are more small details which add to the overall experience of the story. For example it is easier to understand all the history and relationships of wizards through text instead of a movie. It is easier to slow down and reread anything that you don't understand.