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The Day Harry Potter Found Courage

Once upon a time, in a cupboard under the stairs, lived a boy named Harry Potter. He felt crushingly lonely.

Harry in his cupboard, feeling isolated and sad.

Harry had no friends at the Dursleys'. They were mean, but he wished for kindness.

Harry's yearning for friendship and family love.

One rainy day, Harry sat with his toy owl, whispering of adventures they'd have.

Imagining adventures, Harry converses with his toy.

Suddenly, a letter flew in! It was addressed to Mr. H. Potter, The Cupboard.

A mysterious letter arrives specifically for Harry.

Its words were strange: 'Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.' Harry was puzzled.

First introduction to the magical world through a letter.

Uncle Vernon snatched the letter away, his face red with anger. 'No more nonsense!'

large man, purple-faced, with a thick mustache, wearing a suit angrily confiscates Harry's Hogwarts letter.

But more letters came. They flooded the house! Harry's heart raced with hope.

Letters keep arriving, hope rising in Harry's heart.

In a storm of letters, a giant man burst in. 'Happy birthday, Harry,' he boomed.

giant, with wild black hair and beard, kind twinkling eyes arrives, announcing Harry's birthday warmly.

The giant man, Hagrid, explained everything. Harry was a wizard, and not alone.

Revelation and kindness from giant, with wild black hair and beard, kind twinkling eyes changes Harry's world.

Hagrid handed him a new letter. 'Yer going to learn real magic,' he smiled.

Invitation to Hogwarts, promising Harry a new beginning.

Harry felt an unfamiliar sensation - hope. He wasn't just the boy under the stairs.

Harry begins to sense hope and his true identity.

Harry boarded the train to Hogwarts, waving goodbye to the Dursleys' frowns forever.

Harry leaves his old life, embarking on a magical journey.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Harry felt living under the stairs?
  • Can you imagine how receiving the letter changed Harry's feelings? Explain.
  • Why is hope important when you're feeling sad or lonely?

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