Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Chapter 1 - The Boy Who Lived

Introduction to the Dursleys

• Mr. and Mrs. Dursley of number four, Privet Drive, are introduced as a perfectly normal couple.
• Mr. Dursley is the director of a firm called Grunnings that makes drills.
• Mrs. Dursley spends much of her time spying on neighbors.
• They have a son named Dudley, whom they consider the finest boy.
• The Dursleys have a secret regarding Mrs. Dursley's sister and her family, the Potters.

Strange Events Begin

• Mr. Dursley notices a cat reading a map and later a sign at the corner of Privet Drive.
• Sees a lot of people in cloaks during his day, making him uneasy.
• Overhears people talking about the Potters and their son, Harry.

Evening News and Concerns

• The news reports unusual owl behavior and shooting stars across Britain.
• Mr. Dursley feels uneasy and decides to ask Mrs. Dursley about her sister.
• They discuss the Potters' son, Harry, and his age.

Nighttime Visitors at Privet Drive

• Albus Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive, removes lights using a device called the Put-Outer.
• Professor McGonagall, previously in cat form, appears to speak with Dumbledore.
• They discuss the fall of Voldemort and the unusual events.
• McGonagall is concerned about leaving Harry with the Dursleys.
• Dumbledore believes Harry will be safer growing up away from fame.

Hagrid Arrives with Harry

• Hagrid arrives on a flying motorcycle, carrying baby Harry.
• Harry has a lightning bolt-shaped scar on his forehead.
• Hagrid is emotional about leaving Harry with the Dursleys.

Harry's New Beginning

• Dumbledore leaves a letter with Harry to explain the situation to the Dursleys.
• Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Hagrid depart, leaving Harry on the doorstep.
• Harry is unaware of his significance as "the boy who lived."
• People across the country celebrate Harry's survival and the fall of Voldemort.