They are so outraged by Harry’s talk of magic (of which they’ve always denied the existence) and fearful that Harry is bringing danger to their house, that Uncle Vernon tells Harry to leave. A Warning: A revealing scene takes place here in the book that is NOT in the movie: Harry tries to get his Aunt and Uncle to understand that the dark wizard (Lord Voldemort) who killed his parents has returned and is after him.In the movie, only one letter from the Improper Use office arrives, and it’s the one telling Harry he’s been expelled.ĭumbledore’s Letter to Aunt Petunia - Back to Top Another letter from the Improper Use of Magic Office arrives to say that the previous statement has been amended and that Harry will now have to face a disciplinary hearing, which will decide if he can retain his wand and continue at Hogwarts. Harry gets more letters, from Arthur Weasley and Sirius Black warning him not to leave the house. In the book, it’s here that Harry admits to his family why he’s expelled and his Aunt slips up and says how she’s heard of Dementors before. Then, a letter comes from the Improper Use of Magic Office stating that Harry is expelled from Hogwarts School for using magic in the presence of a Muggle (non-Wizard). Expulsion: Harry brings Dudley back home and gets the blame for Dudley’s condition.
He’s a member of the Order of the Phoenix (the secret society found by Dumbledore) and is often at its headquarters (much to the dislike of Mrs. Mundungus is not mentioned nor does he appear in the movie, but is in the book several times. The person patrolling that night - Mundungus Fletcher - left his post early and that’s when the Dementors attacked. She explains to Harry that Dumbledore has had people watching Harry at Privet Drive to make sure he’s safe. Figg is a Squib - someone of wizard heritage who does not have magical abilities. Figg shows up and tells Harry NOT to put his wand away.
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(In the book, Harry produces silver vapor the first two times and on the third try he gets a full Patronus - a stag - which defeats the Dementors in the movie, he does the spell once and gets only vapor, which here is enough to get rid of the Dementors.) Once the Dementors are gone, Harry’s neighbor Mrs. Harry uses the Patronus Charm to save them. Just as the two are about to come to blows, the sky grows dark and Dementors attack Harry and Dudley. Harry’s bully cousin and his friends appear and Dudley does his best to taunt Harry with by mocking what Harry calls out in his sleep (“Don’t kill Cedric!”).
Harry’s Aunt and Uncle are listening to the news, while Harry hides outside under their window trying to listen in on the news, too.
The News: In the book, it’s been a month since the school year ended during which Harry has been in isolation from the wizard world while staying as usual with his non-wizard Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon on Privet Drive.O.W.L.s and Defense Against the Dark ArtsĤ Privet Drive, Little Whinging - Back to Top Hogwarts Express and Arrival at Hogwarts Click on the Contents links below to jump to each respective section.*** ***Obviously, this is one big SPOILER fest, so you’re been warned. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - I’ve read the book, I’ve seen the movie, now here’s the differences … Considering this thesis came out to 17 single-spaced pages in Word, I’ll make this intro here brief.