"Dumbledore?" Harry repeated.
Ron, thinking Harry didn't know who Dumbledore was, said, "Don't tell me you don’t know Dumbledore, mate. He’s only the greatest wizard in the world."
"Is that so?" Harry replied absentmindedly.
"Check the back of the card," Ron suggested, pulli...
2024-11-30 07:13:51 +0000 UTC View PostThe train rumbled to life, beginning the journey to Hogwarts.
“Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?”
Harry looked toward the door, where a red-haired boy with freckles on his face stood nervously.
“No one,” Harry replied.
The boy thanked him, put his...
2024-11-30 07:10:31 +0000 UTC View PostThe pillow fight carried a playful element, so Dudley didn’t call for help, simply letting Harry give him a good beating with the pillow.
For some reason, after that night, Dudley became Harry’s follower.
In the month leading up to the start of school, Dudley treated Harry as if h...
2024-11-30 07:07:11 +0000 UTC View PostUncle Vernon was very trustworthy—or perhaps he was just afraid that breaking his promise might lead the neighbors to discover that they had a freak living in their house. So, the 500 pounds were delivered to Harry's room that very night.
"Boy, you'd better keep your word!" Uncle Vernon ...
Considering that the Dursley residence wasn’t very far, Harry and Hagrid opted for the nine-sickle meal on the Knight Bus without bothering to order hot cocoa or grab a towel and toothbrush.
The Knight Bus was incredibly fast, far outpacing any Muggle transportation. Obstacles in its pat...
Mr. Ollivander opened his mouth slightly, clearly not expecting Harry to say something like that.
To avoid an awkward silence, Mr. Ollivander decided to change the topic.
"Thank you, Mr. Potter," he said, turning back to the counter. He pulled out a measuring tape and then asked, "W...
After leaving Gringotts, Hagrid suggested taking Harry to purchase the items listed in his acceptance letter.
As they passed a sweet shop, Hagrid bought two ice creams and handed Harry one topped with raspberry and chocolate sauce. Eating as they walked, they made their way to Madam Malkin...
“Yes, I’ve brought it,” Hagrid said, rummaging in his pocket as he spoke.
First, he pulled out two dormice and placed them on the counter, then a puffskein. Finally, after searching for a while, he exhaled in relief.
“Found it.” Hagrid held up a tiny golden key.
The...
Even after a century, the Leaky Cauldron remained as dirty and cramped as Harry remembered.
As they pushed open the door, a strong smell of alcohol hit them, mixed with the stench of secondhand smoke.
The patrons seemed to recognize Hagrid immediately. Upon seeing his towering figure,...
2024-11-28 22:29:22 +0000 UTC View Post"Yes, oh, by Merlin’s saggy pants..." Hagrid sighed wistfully. "Even after all this time, people still shudder at the thought. That man was so utterly evil. His name was..."
However, as he reached this point, he swallowed hard and couldn’t bring himself to say another word.
"May...
Hearing Hagrid's words, Harry sharply caught a detail in his speech.
"So... you knew my parents?"
Then he realized it was quite rude to keep someone standing at the door, so he invited, "Sorry, that was impolite of me, Mr. Hagrid. Please come in."
"Oh no, no, I'm far too tall; I...
2024-11-28 13:35:13 +0000 UTC View PostHarry had held back for a long time, but in the end, he couldn't suppress it. Sitting on what could barely be called a "bed," he burst out laughing.
By Merlin's bowtie—Principal Black, he’s dead!
Phineas Black was undoubtedly the most despised headmaster the school had ever seen...
"Get up! Get up! Quickly!"
The urgent sound of knocking echoed as Harry Potter groggily opened his eyes.
He instinctively reached under his pillow for his wand but grasped at nothing.
His green eyes narrowed, and as he raised his arm, he noticed it had grown weak and frail.
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