It was a stormy night, very cold. The wind could be heard very loudly from inside the house of the Dursleys, Harry's aunt and uncle with whom he lived.
Harry lay in his room, located under the stairs, while the Dursleys were in front of the television.
Suddenly a letter came in from under the door, it was for Harry. His uncle, Vernon, saw it and when he knew it was for Harry he threw it away. Then another letter just like it came in and Vernon got rid of it again. But the letters did not stop, until a shower of letters entered the house. The Dursleys, frightened, decided to leave the house and go to a cottage far from the city.
But just when they thought they were far away from the letters and everything related to magic, someone knocked on the door. Vernon opened the wooden door of the cabin, and saw a giant of a man with a big beard and long hair. The man said in a deep but kind voice:
"My name is Hagrid and I am looking for Harry Potter to deliver this letter to him."
Harry walked over and took the letter, opened it and read, this letter was written in emerald green ink on parchment paper and read:
"HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY.
Headmaster: Albus Percival Wulfric Wulfric Brian Dumbledore.
Dear Sir: Harry James Potter
We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please note the list of required equipment and books. Classes start on September 1st. We look forward to receiving your owl before July 31st.
Very cordially yours,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Uniform
First year students will need:
Three plain working robes.
One pointed black hat for everyday wear.
One pair of protective gloves.
One winter cloak.
Books
All students must have a copy of the following books:
The Miranda Goshawk Statutory Book of Spells.
A History of Magic, Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory, Adalbert Waffling
A Beginner's Guide to Transformations, Emeric Switch
A Thousand Magical Herbs and Mushrooms, Phyllida Spore
Magical Filters and Potions, Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Animals and Where to Find Them, Newton Scamander
The Dark Forces. A Guide to Self-Protection, Quentim Trimble
Rest of the equipment
1 wand.
1 number 2 pewter cauldron.
1 set of glass or crystal phials.
1 telescope.
1 set of brass scales. Students may also bring an owl, cat, rat or toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE BROOMS OF THEIR OWN.
Hagrid explains to Harry that on September 1 he was to be at King's Cross station, and take the Hogwarts Express on platform 9¾ (nine and three quarters) , where only wizards are allowed to pass.
But before this Harry had to buy all the necessary things so, together with Hagrid, they go to where all the wizards and witches bought their books, wands, uniforms and everything related to magic... they go to Diagon Alley.
Harry tells Hagrid that he had no money and Hagrid hands him a brown bag.