Chapter 3

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Arthur Weasley

Ministry employee, Father

Also known as: Mr. Weasley

Ron's father who works at the Ministry. Uses Floo Powder to collect Harry from Privet Drive.

Dudley Dursley

Prank victim, Bully

Also known as: Big D

Victim of Fred and George's Ton-Tongue Toffee, which makes his tongue swell enormously.

Errol

Family pet, Struggling messenger

Also known as: Weasley owl

Elderly, somewhat unreliable Weasley family owl who often crashes into windows and gets lost.

Ginny Weasley

Third-year student, Sister

Also known as: Ginny

Ron's younger sister, now in her third year at Hogwarts.

Harry Potter

Fourth-year student

Also known as: The Boy Who Lived

Fourteen-year-old wizard having disturbing dreams about Voldemort. His scar hurts more than usual.

Hedwig

Traveling companion, Messenger

Also known as: Harry's owl

Travels with Harry to the Burrow, adapting to the new environment with the other Weasley owls.

Molly Weasley

Mother, Homemaker

Also known as: Mrs. Weasley

Ron's caring mother who welcomes Harry warmly to the Burrow.

Petunia Dursley

Homemaker, Magic-fearing

Also known as: Aunt Petunia

Terrified by the magical chaos when the Weasleys arrive to collect Harry.

Pigwidgeon

Pet owl, Enthusiastic messenger

Also known as: Pig

Ron's tiny, overexcited owl given to him by Sirius as a replacement for Scabbers.

Vernon Dursley

Homeowner, Anti-magic

Also known as: Uncle Vernon

Panicked when the Weasleys arrive via Floo Powder, ending up with his living room destroyed.

Previously Seen

Bertha Jorkins

Missing Ministry employee

Also known as: Missing witch

Ministry witch who has gone missing while on vacation in Albania. Mentioned in Voldemort's plans.

Frank Bryce

Gardener, Murder victim

Also known as: The gardener

Elderly gardener at the Riddle House who overhears Voldemort planning. Murdered for witnessing too...

Lord Voldemort

Dark wizard, Disembodied

Also known as: Tom Marvolo Riddle

Appears in Harry's dream/vision planning something sinister with a servant. Stronger than before.

Mafalda Hopkirk

Ministry official, Magic law enforcer

Also known as: Improper Use of Magic Office

Ministry employee who sends official warnings to underage wizards for magic use violations.

Nagini

Voldemort's snake, Scout

Also known as: The snake

Large snake and companion of Voldemort. Discovers Frank Bryce eavesdropping on Voldemort's plans.

Peter Pettigrew

Death Eater, Servant

Also known as: Wormtail

Voldemort's servant, helping him plan his return. Still in his human form after escaping in the...

Sirius Black

Godfather, Fugitive

Also known as: Padfoot

Harry's godfather, still in hiding but maintaining contact through letters. Concerned about Harry's...

Tom Riddle Sr.

Murder victim, Muggle

Also known as: Riddle

Wealthy Muggle murdered decades ago along with his family. The villagers still gossip about the...

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