

The train is boarded by dementors, Harry passes out, McGonagall wants a word with Harry and Hermione and Hagrid is the new Care of Magical Creatures teacher. In which the students leave the Leaky Cauldron for Hogwarts, board the train, discuss Hogsmeade and a sleeping Professor Remus Lupin prevents a fight with Malfoy. Back at the Leaky Cauldron, Harry overhears Mr and Mrs Weasley talking about the danger he is in. Hermione buys Crookshanks after the cat takes after Ron’s Scabbers.

In which Harry enjoys his new-found freedom, purchases his school supplies, and meets with Hermione and Ron. En route Harry learns about Sirius Black, is met by Cornelius Fudge at Diagon Alley and installed in a room in the Leaky Cauldron. In which Harry tries to decide what to do when the Knight Bus arrives to take him to London. In which Aunt Marge comes to visit and her taunting drives Harry to inflate her, then gather his belongings and leave Privet Drive without permission to visit Hogsmeade. In which we are reminded of Harry’s previous adventures and told of his summer holidays, he receives birthday cards and presents from his friends, and Harry learns what Ron and Hermione did during the summer.

Chapter synopses: William Silvester Chapter 1 – Owl Post
