oo3 -Skrivnostna Pisma - The Letters From No One
oo3 - Nikogaršnja Pisma - Letters From No One
MRS. DURSLEY: It's all right, sweeteart. We'll get you out of these cold clothes.
MR. DURSLEY: What happened?
POTTER: I swear, I don't know!
The glass was there and then it was gone, like magic.
MR. DURSLEY: There's no such thing as magic.
Marge is ill. Ate a funny whelk.
DURSLEY: Dad, look! Harry's got a letter!
POTTER: It's mine!
MR. DURSLEY: Yours? Who'd be writing to you?
No more mail through this letterbox.
MRS. DURSLEY: Have a lovely day at the office, dear.
MR. DURSLEY: Shoo! Go on.
Fine day, Sunday.
In my opinion, best day of the week. Why is that, Dudley?
POTTER: Because there's no post on Sundays?
MR. DURSLEY: Right you are, Harry!
No post on Sunday.
No blasted letters today! No, sir.
Not one single bloody letter. Not one!
No, sir, not one blasted, miserable ...
DURSLEY: Make it stop, please!
MR. DURSLEY: Stop it!
DURSLEY: Mummy, what's happening?
MR. DURSLEY: Give me that! Give me that letter!
Get off!
POTTER: They're my letters! Let go of me!
MR. DURSLEY: That's it! We're going away!
Far away, where they can't find us!
DURSLEY: Daddy's gone mad, hasn't he?
It's all right, sweeteart. We'll get you out of these cold clothes. (Je že dobro, srček. Oblekel boš nekaj toplejšega.)
What happened? (Kaj se je zgodilo?)
I swear, I don't know! (Prisežem, ne vem!)
The glass was there and then it was gone, like magic. (Steklo je izginilo! Kot čarovnija!)
There's no such thing as magic. (Čarovnije ne obstajajo.)
Mr. H. Potter. The Cupboard under the Stairs. 4, Privet Drive. Little Whinging. Surrey. (H. Potter, Shramba pod stopnicami, Rožmarinova 4)
Marge is ill. Ate a funny whelk. (Marge je bolna. Zastrupila se je s hrano.)
Dad, look! Harry's got a letter! (Oči, Harry ima pismo!)
It's mine! (Daj mi ga!)
Yours? Who'd be writing to you? (Kdo bi ti lahko pisal?)
No more mail through this letterbox. (Nič več pisem skozi to odprtino.)
Have a lovely day at the office, dear. (Lepo preživi dan v službi, ljubi.)
(Rad te imam.)
Shoo! Go on.
Fine day, Sunday. (Nedelja je lep dan.)
In my opinion, best day of the week. Why is that, Dudley? (Po mojem najboljši v tednu. Zakaj, Dudley?)
Because there's no post on Sundays? (Ker ni pošte?)
Right you are, Harry! (Tako je, Harry.)
No post on Sunday. (Ni pošte.)
No blasted letters today! No, sir. (Danes ne bo presnetih pisem. Ne!)
Not one single bloody letter. Not one! (Niti enega samega prekletega pisma. Niti enega!)
No, sir, not one blasted, miserable ... (Niti enega samega presnetega, ušivega ...)
(Ne!)
Make it stop, please! (Naredi kaj, mami! Prosim, ustavi jih!)
Stop it! (Dovolj!)
Mummy, what's happening? (Mami, kaj se dogaja?)
(Kaj je to?)
Give me that! Give me that letter! (Daj mi ga! Daj mi pismo!)
Get off! (Pusti me!)
They're my letters! Let go of me! (Moja pisma so! Pusti me!)
That's it! We're going away! (Dovolj imam. Proč gremo.)
Far away, where they can't find us! (Daleč proč. Nekam, kjer nas ne bodo našli.)
Daddy's gone mad, hasn't he? (Očku se je zmešalo, ne?)
Skrivnostna Pisma - The Letters From No One
(audio oo3. poglavja = 1514 sekund ali 25min 14s, prebral: Stephen Fry)
(audio oo3. poglavja = 1458 sekund ali 24min 18s, prebral: Jim Dale)
(oo3. poglavje = 292 stavkov, glej spodaj, prevedel: Jakob J. Kenda)
(oo3-oo1) The escape of the Brazilian boa constrictor earned Harry his longest-ever punishment. (oo3-oo1)
(oo3-oo1) The escape of the Brazilian boa constrictor earned Harry his longest-ever punishment. (oo3-oo1)
(oo3-oo1) The escape of the Brazilian boa constrictor earned Harry his longest-ever punishment. (oo3-oo1)
(oo3-oo2) By the time he was allowed out of his cupboard again, the summer holidays had started and Dudley had already broken his new cine-camera, crashed his remote-control aeroplane and, first time on his racing bike, knocked down old Mrs Figg as she crossed Privet Drive on her crutches. (oo3-oo2)
(oo3-oo2) By the time he was allowed out of his cupboard again, the summer holidays had started and Dudley had already broken his new cine-camera, crashed his remote-control aeroplane and, first time on his racing bike, knocked down old Mrs Figg as she crossed Privet Drive on her crutches. (oo3-oo2)
(oo3-oo2) By the time he was allowed out of his cupboard again, the summer holidays had started and Dudley had already broken his new cine-camera, crashed his remote-control aeroplane and, first time on his racing bike, knocked down old Mrs Figg as she crossed Privet Drive on her crutches. (oo3-oo2)
(oo3-oo3) Harry was glad school was over, but there was no escaping Dudley's gang, who visited the house every single day. (oo3-oo3)
(oo3-oo3) Harry was glad school was over, but there was no escaping Dudley's gang, who visited the house every single day. (oo3-oo3)
(oo3-oo3) Harry was glad school was over, but there was no escaping Dudley's gang, who visited the house every single day. (oo3-oo3)
(oo3-oo4) Piers, Dennis, Malcolm and Gordon were all big and stupid, but as Dudley was the biggest and stupidest of the lot, he was the leader. (oo3-oo4)
(oo3-oo4) Piers, Dennis, Malcolm and Gordon were all big and stupid, but as Dudley was the biggest and stupidest of the lot, he was the leader. (oo3-oo4)
(oo3-oo4) Piers, Dennis, Malcolm and Gordon were all big and stupid, but as Dudley was the biggest and stupidest of the lot, he was the leader. (oo3-oo4)
(oo3-oo5) The rest of them were all quite happy to join in Dudley's favourite sport: Harry-hunting. (oo3-oo5)
(oo3-oo5) The rest of them were all quite happy to join in Dudley's favourite sport: Harry-hunting. (oo3-oo5)
(oo3-oo5) The rest of them were all quite happy to join in Dudley's favourite sport: Harry-hunting. (oo3-oo5)
(oo3-oo6) This was why Harry spent as much time as possible out of the house, wandering around and thinking about the end of the holidays, where he could see a tiny ray of hope. (oo3-oo6)
(oo3-oo6) This was why Harry spent as much time as possible out of the house, wandering around and thinking about the end of the holidays, where he could see a tiny ray of hope. (oo3-oo6)
(oo3-oo6) This was why Harry spent as much time as possible out of the house, wandering around and thinking about the end of the holidays, where he could see a tiny ray of hope. (oo3-oo6)
(oo3-oo7) When September came he would be going off to secondary school and, for the first time in his life, he wouldn't be with Dudley. (oo3-oo7)
(oo3-oo7) When September came he would be going off to secondary school and, for the first time in his life, he wouldn't be with Dudley. (oo3-oo7)
(oo3-oo7) When September came he would be going off to secondary school and, for the first time in his life, he wouldn't be with Dudley. (oo3-oo7)
(oo3-oo8) Dudley had a place at Uncle Vernon's old school, Smeltings. (oo3-oo8)
(oo3-oo8) Dudley had a place at Uncle Vernon's old school, Smeltings. (oo3-oo8)
(oo3-oo8) Dudley had a place at Uncle Vernon's old school, Smeltings. (oo3-oo8)
(oo3-oo9) Piers Polkiss was going there, too. (oo3-oo9)
(oo3-oo9) Piers Polkiss was going there, too. (oo3-oo9)
(oo3-oo9) Piers Polkiss was going there, too. (oo3-oo9)
(oo3-o1o) Harry, on the other hand, was going to Stonewall High, the local comprehensive. (oo3-o1o)
(oo3-o1o) Harry, on the other hand, was going to Stonewall High, the local comprehensive. (oo3-o1o)
(oo3-o1o) Harry, on the other hand, was going to Stonewall High, the local comprehensive. (oo3-o1o)
(oo3-o11) Dudley thought this was very funny. (oo3-o11)
(oo3-o11) Dudley thought this was very funny. (oo3-o11)
(oo3-o11) Dudley thought this was very funny. (oo3-o11)
(oo3-o12) 'They stuff people's heads down the toilet first day at Stonewall,' he told Harry. (oo3-o12)
(oo3-o12) 'They stuff people's heads down the toilet first day at Stonewall,' he told Harry. (oo3-o12)
(oo3-o12) 'They stuff people's heads down the toilet first day at Stonewall,' he told Harry. (oo3-o12)
(oo3-o13) 'Want to come upstairs and practise?' (oo3-o13)
(oo3-o13) 'Want to come upstairs and practise?' (oo3-o13)
(oo3-o13) 'Want to come upstairs and practise?' (oo3-o13)
(oo3-o14) 'No thanks,' said Harry. (oo3-o14)
(oo3-o14) 'No thanks,' said Harry. (oo3-o14)
(oo3-o14) 'No thanks,' said Harry. (oo3-o14)
(oo3-o15) 'The poor toilet's never had anything as horrible as your head down it - it might be sick.' (oo3-o15)
(oo3-o15) 'The poor toilet's never had anything as horrible as your head down it - it might be sick.' (oo3-o15)
(oo3-o15) 'The poor toilet's never had anything as horrible as your head down it - it might be sick.' (oo3-o15)
(oo3-o16) Then he ran, before Dudley could work out what he'd said. (oo3-o16)
(oo3-o16) Then he ran, before Dudley could work out what he'd said. (oo3-o16)
(oo3-o16) Then he ran, before Dudley could work out what he'd said. (oo3-o16)
(oo3-o17) One day in July, Aunt Petunia took Dudley to London to buy his Smeltings uniform, leaving Harry at Mrs Figg's. (oo3-o17)
(oo3-o17) One day in July, Aunt Petunia took Dudley to London to buy his Smeltings uniform, leaving Harry at Mrs Figg's. (oo3-o17)
(oo3-o17) One day in July, Aunt Petunia took Dudley to London to buy his Smeltings uniform, leaving Harry at Mrs Figg's. (oo3-o17)
(oo3-o18) Mrs Figg wasn't as bad as usual. (oo3-o18)
(oo3-o18) Mrs Figg wasn't as bad as usual. (oo3-o18)
(oo3-o18) Mrs Figg wasn't as bad as usual. (oo3-o18)
(oo3-o19) It turned out she'd broken her leg tripping over one of her cats and she didn't seem quite as fond of them as before. (oo3-o19)
(oo3-o19) It turned out she'd broken her leg tripping over one of her cats and she didn't seem quite as fond of them as before. (oo3-o19)
(oo3-o19) It turned out she'd broken her leg tripping over one of her cats and she didn't seem quite as fond of them as before. (oo3-o19)
(oo3-o2o) She let Harry watch television and gave him a bit of chocolate cake that tasted as though she'd had it for several years. (oo3-o2o)
(oo3-o2o) She let Harry watch television and gave him a bit of chocolate cake that tasted as though she'd had it for several years. (oo3-o2o)
(oo3-o2o) She let Harry watch television and gave him a bit of chocolate cake that tasted as though she'd had it for several years. (oo3-o2o)
(oo3-o21) That evening, Dudley paraded around the living-room for the family in his brand-new uniform. (oo3-o21)
(oo3-o21) That evening, Dudley paraded around the living-room for the family in his brand-new uniform. (oo3-o21)
(oo3-o21) That evening, Dudley paraded around the living-room for the family in his brand-new uniform. (oo3-o21)
(oo3-o22) Smeltings boys wore maroon tailcoats, orange knickerbockers and flat straw hats called boaters. (oo3-o22)
(oo3-o22) Smeltings boys wore maroon tailcoats, orange knickerbockers and flat straw hats called boaters. (oo3-o22)
(oo3-o22) Smeltings boys wore maroon tailcoats, orange knickerbockers and flat straw hats called boaters. (oo3-o22)
(oo3-o23) They also carried knobbly sticks, used for hitting each other while the teachers weren't looking. (oo3-o23)
(oo3-o23) They also carried knobbly sticks, used for hitting each other while the teachers weren't looking. (oo3-o23)
(oo3-o23) They also carried knobbly sticks, used for hitting each other while the teachers weren't looking. (oo3-o23)
(oo3-o24) This was supposed to be good training for later life. (oo3-o24)
(oo3-o24) This was supposed to be good training for later life. (oo3-o24)
(oo3-o24) This was supposed to be good training for later life. (oo3-o24)
(oo3-o25) As he looked at Dudley in his new knickerbockers, Uncle Vernon said gruffly that it was the proudest moment of his life, Aunt Petunia burst into tears and said she couldn't believe it was her Ickle Dudleykins, he looked so handsome and grown-up. (oo3-o25)
(oo3-o25) As he looked at Dudley in his new knickerbockers, Uncle Vernon said gruffly that it was the proudest moment of his life, Aunt Petunia burst into tears and said she couldn't believe it was her Ickle Dudleykins, he looked so handsome and grown-up. (oo3-o25)
(oo3-o25) As he looked at Dudley in his new knickerbockers, Uncle Vernon said gruffly that it was the proudest moment of his life, Aunt Petunia burst into tears and said she couldn't believe it was her Ickle Dudleykins, he looked so handsome and grown-up. (oo3-o25)
(oo3-o26) Harry didn't trust himself to speak. (oo3-o26)
(oo3-o26) Harry didn't trust himself to speak. (oo3-o26)
(oo3-o26) Harry didn't trust himself to speak. (oo3-o26)
(oo3-o27) He thought two of his ribs might already have cracked from trying not to laugh. (oo3-o27)
(oo3-o27) He thought two of his ribs might already have cracked from trying not to laugh. (oo3-o27)
(oo3-o27) He thought two of his ribs might already have cracked from trying not to laugh. (oo3-o27)
(oo3-o28) There was a horrible smell in the kitchen next morning when Harry went in for breakfast. (oo3-o28)
(oo3-o28) There was a horrible smell in the kitchen next morning when Harry went in for breakfast. (oo3-o28)
(oo3-o28) There was a horrible smell in the kitchen next morning when Harry went in for breakfast. (oo3-o28)
(oo3-o29) It seemed to be coming from a large metal tub in the sink. (oo3-o29)
(oo3-o29) It seemed to be coming from a large metal tub in the sink. (oo3-o29)
(oo3-o29) It seemed to be coming from a large metal tub in the sink. (oo3-o29)
(oo3-o3o) He went to have a look. (oo3-o3o)
(oo3-o3o) He went to have a look. (oo3-o3o)
(oo3-o3o) He went to have a look. (oo3-o3o)
(oo3-o31) The tub was full of what looked like dirty rags swimming in grey water. (oo3-o31)
(oo3-o31) The tub was full of what looked like dirty rags swimming in grey water. (oo3-o31)
(oo3-o31) The tub was full of what looked like dirty rags swimming in grey water. (oo3-o31)
(oo3-o32) 'What's this?' he asked Aunt Petunia. (oo3-o32)
(oo3-o32) 'What's this?' he asked Aunt Petunia. (oo3-o32)
(oo3-o32) 'What's this?' he asked Aunt Petunia. (oo3-o32)
(oo3-o33) Her lips tightened as they always did if he dared to ask a question. (oo3-o33)
(oo3-o33) Her lips tightened as they always did if he dared to ask a question. (oo3-o33)
(oo3-o33) Her lips tightened as they always did if he dared to ask a question. (oo3-o33)
(oo3-o34) 'Your new school uniform,' she said. (oo3-o34)
(oo3-o34) 'Your new school uniform,' she said. (oo3-o34)
(oo3-o34) 'Your new school uniform,' she said. (oo3-o34)
(oo3-o35) Harry looked in the bowl again. (oo3-o35)
(oo3-o35) Harry looked in the bowl again. (oo3-o35)
(oo3-o35) Harry looked in the bowl again. (oo3-o35)
(oo3-o36) 'Oh,' he said. (oo3-o36)
(oo3-o36) 'Oh,' he said. (oo3-o36)
(oo3-o36) 'Oh,' he said. (oo3-o36)
(oo3-o37) 'I didn't realise it had to be so wet.' (oo3-o37)
(oo3-o37) 'I didn't realise it had to be so wet.' (oo3-o37)
(oo3-o37) 'I didn't realise it had to be so wet.' (oo3-o37)
(oo3-o38) Don't be stupid,' snapped Aunt Petunia. (oo3-o38)
(oo3-o38) Don't be stupid,' snapped Aunt Petunia. (oo3-o38)
(oo3-o38) Don't be stupid,' snapped Aunt Petunia. (oo3-o38)
(oo3-o39) 'I'm dyeing some of Dudley's old things grey for you. (oo3-o39)
(oo3-o39) 'I'm dyeing some of Dudley's old things grey for you. (oo3-o39)
(oo3-o39) 'I'm dyeing some of Dudley's old things grey for you. (oo3-o39)
(oo3-o4o) It'll look just like everyone else's when I've finished. (oo3-o4o)
(oo3-o4o) It'll look just like everyone else's when I've finished. (oo3-o4o)
(oo3-o4o) It'll look just like everyone else's when I've finished. (oo3-o4o)
(oo3-o41) Harry seriously doubted this, but thought it best not to argue. (oo3-o41)
(oo3-o41) Harry seriously doubted this, but thought it best not to argue. (oo3-o41)
(oo3-o41) Harry seriously doubted this, but thought it best not to argue. (oo3-o41)
(oo3-o42) He sat down at the table and tried not to think about how he was going to look on his first day at Stonewall High - like he was wearing bits of old elephant skin, probably. (oo3-o42)
(oo3-o42) He sat down at the table and tried not to think about how he was going to look on his first day at Stonewall High - like he was wearing bits of old elephant skin, probably. (oo3-o42)
(oo3-o42) He sat down at the table and tried not to think about how he was going to look on his first day at Stonewall High - like he was wearing bits of old elephant skin, probably. (oo3-o42)
(oo3-o43) Dudley and Uncle Vernon came in, both with wrinkled noses because of the smell from Harry's new uniform. (oo3-o43)
(oo3-o43) Dudley and Uncle Vernon came in, both with wrinkled noses because of the smell from Harry's new uniform. (oo3-o43)
(oo3-o43) Dudley and Uncle Vernon came in, both with wrinkled noses because of the smell from Harry's new uniform. (oo3-o43)
(oo3-o44) Uncle Vernon opened his newspaper as usual and Dudley banged his Smeltings stick, which he carried everywhere, on the table. (oo3-o44)
(oo3-o44) Uncle Vernon opened his newspaper as usual and Dudley banged his Smeltings stick, which he carried everywhere, on the table. (oo3-o44)
(oo3-o44) Uncle Vernon opened his newspaper as usual and Dudley banged his Smeltings stick, which he carried everywhere, on the table. (oo3-o44)
(oo3-o45) They heard the click of the letter-box and flop of letters on the doormat. (oo3-o45)
(oo3-o45) They heard the click of the letter-box and flop of letters on the doormat. (oo3-o45)
(oo3-o45) They heard the click of the letter-box and flop of letters on the doormat. (oo3-o45)
(oo3-o46) 'Get the post, Dudley,' said Uncle Vernon from behind his paper. (oo3-o46)
(oo3-o46) 'Get the post, Dudley,' said Uncle Vernon from behind his paper. (oo3-o46)
(oo3-o46) 'Get the post, Dudley,' said Uncle Vernon from behind his paper. (oo3-o46)
(oo3-o47) 'Make Harry get it.' (oo3-o47)
(oo3-o47) 'Make Harry get it.' (oo3-o47)
(oo3-o47) 'Make Harry get it.' (oo3-o47)
(oo3-o48) 'Get the post, Harry.' (oo3-o48)
(oo3-o48) 'Get the post, Harry.' (oo3-o48)
(oo3-o48) 'Get the post, Harry.' (oo3-o48)
(oo3-o49) 'Make Dudley get it.' (oo3-o49)
(oo3-o49) 'Make Dudley get it.' (oo3-o49)
(oo3-o49) 'Make Dudley get it.' (oo3-o49)
(oo3-o5o) 'Poke him with your Smeltings stick, Dudley.' (oo3-o5o)
(oo3-o5o) 'Poke him with your Smeltings stick, Dudley.' (oo3-o5o)
(oo3-o5o) 'Poke him with your Smeltings stick, Dudley.' (oo3-o5o)
(oo3-o51) Harry dodged the Smeltings stick and went to get the post. (oo3-o51)
(oo3-o51) Harry dodged the Smeltings stick and went to get the post. (oo3-o51)
(oo3-o51) Harry dodged the Smeltings stick and went to get the post. (oo3-o51)
(oo3-o52) Three things lay on the doormat: a postcard from Uncle Vernon's sister Marge, who was holidaying on the Isle of Wight, a brown envelope that looked like a bill and - a letter for Harry. (oo3-o52)
(oo3-o52) Three things lay on the doormat: a postcard from Uncle Vernon's sister Marge, who was holidaying on the Isle of Wight, a brown envelope that looked like a bill and - a letter for Harry. (oo3-o52)
(oo3-o52) Three things lay on the doormat: a postcard from Uncle Vernon's sister Marge, who was holidaying on the Isle of Wight, a brown envelope that looked like a bill and - a letter for Harry. (oo3-o52)
(oo3-o53) Harry picked it up and stared at it, his heart twanging like a giant elastic band. (oo3-o53)
(oo3-o53) Harry picked it up and stared at it, his heart twanging like a giant elastic band. (oo3-o53)
(oo3-o53) Harry picked it up and stared at it, his heart twanging like a giant elastic band. (oo3-o53)
(oo3-o54) No one, ever, in his whole life, had written to him. (oo3-o54)
(oo3-o54) No one, ever, in his whole life, had written to him. (oo3-o54)
(oo3-o54) No one, ever, in his whole life, had written to him. (oo3-o54)
(oo3-o55) Who would? (oo3-o55)
(oo3-o55) Who would? (oo3-o55)
(oo3-o55) Who would? (oo3-o55)
(oo3-o56) He had no friends, no other relatives - he didn't belong to the library so he'd never even got rude notes asking for books back. (oo3-o56)
(oo3-o56) He had no friends, no other relatives - he didn't belong to the library so he'd never even got rude notes asking for books back. (oo3-o56)
(oo3-o56) He had no friends, no other relatives - he didn't belong to the library so he'd never even got rude notes asking for books back. (oo3-o56)
(oo3-o57) Yet here it was, a latter, addressed so plainly there could be no mistake: Mr H. Potter, The Cupboard under the Stairs, 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey. (oo3-o57)
(oo3-o57) Yet here it was, a latter, addressed so plainly there could be no mistake: Mr H. Potter, The Cupboard under the Stairs, 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey. (oo3-o57)
(oo3-o57) Yet here it was, a latter, addressed so plainly there could be no mistake: Mr H. Potter, The Cupboard under the Stairs, 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey. (oo3-o57)
(oo3-o58) The envelope was thick and heavy, made of yellowish parchment, and the address was written in emerald-green ink. (oo3-o58)
(oo3-o58) The envelope was thick and heavy, made of yellowish parchment, and the address was written in emerald-green ink. (oo3-o58)
(oo3-o58) The envelope was thick and heavy, made of yellowish parchment, and the address was written in emerald-green ink. (oo3-o58)
(oo3-o59) There was no stamp. (oo3-o59)
(oo3-o59) There was no stamp. (oo3-o59)
(oo3-o59) There was no stamp. (oo3-o59)
(oo3-o6o) Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; (oo3-o6o)
(oo3-o6o) Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; (oo3-o6o)
(oo3-o6o) Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; (oo3-o6o)
(oo3-o61) a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'. (oo3-o61)
(oo3-o61) a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'. (oo3-o61)
(oo3-o61) a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'. (oo3-o61)
(oo3-o62) 'Hurry up, boy!' shouted Uncle Vernon from the kitchen. (oo3-o62)
(oo3-o62) 'Hurry up, boy!' shouted Uncle Vernon from the kitchen. (oo3-o62)
(oo3-o62) 'Hurry up, boy!' shouted Uncle Vernon from the kitchen. (oo3-o62)
(oo3-o63) 'What are you doing, checking for letter-bombs?' (oo3-o63)
(oo3-o63) 'What are you doing, checking for letter-bombs?' (oo3-o63)
(oo3-o63) 'What are you doing, checking for letter-bombs?' (oo3-o63)
(oo3-o64) He chuckled at his own joke. (oo3-o64)
(oo3-o64) He chuckled at his own joke. (oo3-o64)
(oo3-o64) He chuckled at his own joke. (oo3-o64)
(oo3-o65) Harry went back to the kitchen, still staring at his letter. (oo3-o65)
(oo3-o65) Harry went back to the kitchen, still staring at his letter. (oo3-o65)
(oo3-o65) Harry went back to the kitchen, still staring at his letter. (oo3-o65)
(oo3-o66) He handed Uncle Vernon the bill and the postcard, sat down and slowly began to open the yellow envelope. (oo3-o66)
(oo3-o66) He handed Uncle Vernon the bill and the postcard, sat down and slowly began to open the yellow envelope. (oo3-o66)
(oo3-o66) He handed Uncle Vernon the bill and the postcard, sat down and slowly began to open the yellow envelope. (oo3-o66)
(oo3-o67) Uncle Vernon ripped open the bill, snorted in disgust and flipped over the postcard. (oo3-o67)
(oo3-o67) Uncle Vernon ripped open the bill, snorted in disgust and flipped over the postcard. (oo3-o67)
(oo3-o67) Uncle Vernon ripped open the bill, snorted in disgust and flipped over the postcard. (oo3-o67)
(oo3-o68) 'Marge's ill,' he informed Aunt Petunia. (oo3-o68)
(oo3-o68) 'Marge's ill,' he informed Aunt Petunia. (oo3-o68)
(oo3-o68) 'Marge's ill,' he informed Aunt Petunia. (oo3-o68)
(oo3-o69) 'Ate a funny whelk ...' (oo3-o69)
(oo3-o69) 'Ate a funny whelk ...' (oo3-o69)
(oo3-o69) 'Ate a funny whelk ...' (oo3-o69)
(oo3-o7o) 'Dad!' said Dudley suddenly. (oo3-o7o)
(oo3-o7o) 'Dad!' said Dudley suddenly. (oo3-o7o)
(oo3-o7o) 'Dad!' said Dudley suddenly. (oo3-o7o)
(oo3-o71) 'Dad, Harry's got something!' (oo3-o71)
(oo3-o71) 'Dad, Harry's got something!' (oo3-o71)
(oo3-o71) 'Dad, Harry's got something!' (oo3-o71)
(oo3-o72) Harry was on the point of unfolding his letter, which was written on the same heavy parchment as the envelope, when it was jerked sharply out of his hand by Uncle Vernon. (oo3-o72)
(oo3-o72) Harry was on the point of unfolding his letter, which was written on the same heavy parchment as the envelope, when it was jerked sharply out of his hand by Uncle Vernon. (oo3-o72)
(oo3-o72) Harry was on the point of unfolding his letter, which was written on the same heavy parchment as the envelope, when it was jerked sharply out of his hand by Uncle Vernon. (oo3-o72)
(oo3-o73) 'That's mine!' said Harry, trying to snatch it back. (oo3-o73)
(oo3-o73) 'That's mine!' said Harry, trying to snatch it back. (oo3-o73)
(oo3-o73) 'That's mine!' said Harry, trying to snatch it back. (oo3-o73)
(oo3-o74) 'Who'd be writing to you?' sneered Uncle Vernon, shaking the letter open with one hand and glancing at it. (oo3-o74)
(oo3-o74) 'Who'd be writing to you?' sneered Uncle Vernon, shaking the letter open with one hand and glancing at it. (oo3-o74)
(oo3-o74) 'Who'd be writing to you?' sneered Uncle Vernon, shaking the letter open with one hand and glancing at it. (oo3-o74)
(oo3-o75) His face went from red to green faster than a set of traffic lights. (oo3-o75)
(oo3-o75) His face went from red to green faster than a set of traffic lights. (oo3-o75)
(oo3-o75) His face went from red to green faster than a set of traffic lights. (oo3-o75)
(oo3-o76) And it didn't stop there. (oo3-o76)
(oo3-o76) And it didn't stop there. (oo3-o76)
(oo3-o76) And it didn't stop there. (oo3-o76)
(oo3-o77) Within seconds it was the greyish white of old porridge. (oo3-o77)
(oo3-o77) Within seconds it was the greyish white of old porridge. (oo3-o77)
(oo3-o77) Within seconds it was the greyish white of old porridge. (oo3-o77)
(oo3-o78) 'P-P-Petunia!' he gasped. (oo3-o78)
(oo3-o78) 'P-P-Petunia!' he gasped. (oo3-o78)
(oo3-o78) 'P-P-Petunia!' he gasped. (oo3-o78)
(oo3-o79) Dudley tried to grab the letter to read it, but Uncle Vernon held it high out of his reach. (oo3-o79)
(oo3-o79) Dudley tried to grab the letter to read it, but Uncle Vernon held it high out of his reach. (oo3-o79)
(oo3-o79) Dudley tried to grab the letter to read it, but Uncle Vernon held it high out of his reach. (oo3-o79)
(oo3-o8o) Aunt Petunia took it curiously and read the first line. (oo3-o8o)
(oo3-o8o) Aunt Petunia took it curiously and read the first line. (oo3-o8o)
(oo3-o8o) Aunt Petunia took it curiously and read the first line. (oo3-o8o)
(oo3-o81) For a moment it looked as though she might faint. (oo3-o81)
(oo3-o81) For a moment it looked as though she might faint. (oo3-o81)
(oo3-o81) For a moment it looked as though she might faint. (oo3-o81)
(oo3-o82) She clutched her throat and made a choking noise. (oo3-o82)
(oo3-o82) She clutched her throat and made a choking noise. (oo3-o82)
(oo3-o82) She clutched her throat and made a choking noise. (oo3-o82)
(oo3-o83) 'Vernon! Oh my goodness - Vernon!' (oo3-o83)
(oo3-o83) 'Vernon! Oh my goodness - Vernon!' (oo3-o83)
(oo3-o83) 'Vernon! Oh my goodness - Vernon!' (oo3-o83)
(oo3-o84) They stared at each other, seeming to have forgotten that Harry and Dudley were still in the room. (oo3-o84)
(oo3-o84) They stared at each other, seeming to have forgotten that Harry and Dudley were still in the room. (oo3-o84)
(oo3-o84) They stared at each other, seeming to have forgotten that Harry and Dudley were still in the room. (oo3-o84)
(oo3-o85) Dudley wasn't used to being ignored. (oo3-o85)
(oo3-o85) Dudley wasn't used to being ignored. (oo3-o85)
(oo3-o85) Dudley wasn't used to being ignored. (oo3-o85)
(oo3-o86) He gave his father a sharp tap on the head with his Smeltings stick. (oo3-o86)
(oo3-o86) He gave his father a sharp tap on the head with his Smeltings stick. (oo3-o86)
(oo3-o86) He gave his father a sharp tap on the head with his Smeltings stick. (oo3-o86)
(oo3-o87) 'I want to read that letter,' he said loudly. (oo3-o87)
(oo3-o87) 'I want to read that letter,' he said loudly. (oo3-o87)
(oo3-o87) 'I want to read that letter,' he said loudly. (oo3-o87)
(oo3-o88) 'I want to read it,' said Harry furiously, 'as it's mine.' (oo3-o88)
(oo3-o88) 'I want to read it,' said Harry furiously, 'as it's mine.' (oo3-o88)
(oo3-o88) 'I want to read it,' said Harry furiously, 'as it's mine.' (oo3-o88)
(oo3-o89) 'Get out, both of you,' croaked Uncle Vernon, stuffing the letter back inside its envelope. (oo3-o89)
(oo3-o89) 'Get out, both of you,' croaked Uncle Vernon, stuffing the letter back inside its envelope. (oo3-o89)
(oo3-o89) 'Get out, both of you,' croaked Uncle Vernon, stuffing the letter back inside its envelope. (oo3-o89)
(oo3-o9o) Harry didn't move. (oo3-o9o)
(oo3-o9o) Harry didn't move. (oo3-o9o)
(oo3-o9o) Harry didn't move. (oo3-o9o)
(oo3-o91) 'I WANT MY LETTER!' he shouted. (oo3-o91)
(oo3-o91) 'I WANT MY LETTER!' he shouted. (oo3-o91)
(oo3-o91) 'I WANT MY LETTER!' he shouted. (oo3-o91)
(oo3-o92) 'Let me see it!' demanded Dudley. (oo3-o92)
(oo3-o92) 'Let me see it!' demanded Dudley. (oo3-o92)
(oo3-o92) 'Let me see it!' demanded Dudley. (oo3-o92)
(oo3-o93) 'OUT!' roared Uncle Vernon, and he took both Harry and Dudley by the scruffs of their necks and threw them into the hall, slamming the kitchen door behind them. (oo3-o93)
(oo3-o93) 'OUT!' roared Uncle Vernon, and he took both Harry and Dudley by the scruffs of their necks and threw them into the hall, slamming the kitchen door behind them. (oo3-o93)
(oo3-o93) 'OUT!' roared Uncle Vernon, and he took both Harry and Dudley by the scruffs of their necks and threw them into the hall, slamming the kitchen door behind them. (oo3-o93)
(oo3-o94) Harry and Dudley promptly had a furious but silent fight over who would listen at the keyhole; (oo3-o94)
(oo3-o94) Harry and Dudley promptly had a furious but silent fight over who would listen at the keyhole; (oo3-o94)
(oo3-o94) Harry and Dudley promptly had a furious but silent fight over who would listen at the keyhole; (oo3-o94)
(oo3-o95) Dudley won, so Harry, his glasses dangling from one ear, lay flat on his stomach to listen at the crack between door and floor. (oo3-o95)
(oo3-o95) Dudley won, so Harry, his glasses dangling from one ear, lay flat on his stomach to listen at the crack between door and floor. (oo3-o95)
(oo3-o95) Dudley won, so Harry, his glasses dangling from one ear, lay flat on his stomach to listen at the crack between door and floor. (oo3-o95)
(oo3-o96) 'Vernon,' Aunt Petunia was saying in a quivering voice, 'look at the address - how could they possibly know where he sleeps? (oo3-o96)
(oo3-o96) 'Vernon,' Aunt Petunia was saying in a quivering voice, 'look at the address - how could they possibly know where he sleeps? (oo3-o96)
(oo3-o96) 'Vernon,' Aunt Petunia was saying in a quivering voice, 'look at the address - how could they possibly know where he sleeps? (oo3-o96)
(oo3-o97) You don't think they're watching the house?' (oo3-o97)
(oo3-o97) You don't think they're watching the house?' (oo3-o97)
(oo3-o97) You don't think they're watching the house?' (oo3-o97)
(oo3-o98) 'Watching - spying - might be following us,' muttered Uncle Vernon wildly. (oo3-o98)
(oo3-o98) 'Watching - spying - might be following us,' muttered Uncle Vernon wildly. (oo3-o98)
(oo3-o98) 'Watching - spying - might be following us,' muttered Uncle Vernon wildly. (oo3-o98)
(oo3-o99) 'But what should we do, Vernon? (oo3-o99)
(oo3-o99) 'But what should we do, Vernon? (oo3-o99)
(oo3-o99) 'But what should we do, Vernon? (oo3-o99)
(oo3-1oo) Should we write back? (oo3-1oo)
(oo3-1oo) Should we write back? (oo3-1oo)
(oo3-1oo) Should we write back? (oo3-1oo)
(oo3-1o1) Tell them we don't want -' (oo3-1o1)
(oo3-1o1) Tell them we don't want -' (oo3-1o1)
(oo3-1o1) Tell them we don't want -' (oo3-1o1)
(oo3-1o2) Harry could see Uncle Vernon's shiny black shoes pacing up and down the kitchen. (oo3-1o2)
(oo3-1o2) Harry could see Uncle Vernon's shiny black shoes pacing up and down the kitchen. (oo3-1o2)
(oo3-1o2) Harry could see Uncle Vernon's shiny black shoes pacing up and down the kitchen. (oo3-1o2)
(oo3-1o3) 'No,' he said finally. (oo3-1o3)
(oo3-1o3) 'No,' he said finally. (oo3-1o3)
(oo3-1o3) 'No,' he said finally. (oo3-1o3)
(oo3-1o4) 'No, we'll ignore it. (oo3-1o4)
(oo3-1o4) 'No, we'll ignore it. (oo3-1o4)
(oo3-1o4) 'No, we'll ignore it. (oo3-1o4)
(oo3-1o5) If they don't get an answer ... yes, that's best ... we won't do anything ...' (oo3-1o5)
(oo3-1o5) If they don't get an answer ... yes, that's best ... we won't do anything ...' (oo3-1o5)
(oo3-1o5) If they don't get an answer ... yes, that's best ... we won't do anything ...' (oo3-1o5)
(oo3-1o6) 'But -' (oo3-1o6)
(oo3-1o6) 'But -' (oo3-1o6)
(oo3-1o6) 'But -' (oo3-1o6)
(oo3-1o7) 'I'm not having one in the house, Petunia! (oo3-1o7)
(oo3-1o7) 'I'm not having one in the house, Petunia! (oo3-1o7)
(oo3-1o7) 'I'm not having one in the house, Petunia! (oo3-1o7)
(oo3-1o8) Didn't we swear when we took him in we'd stamp out that dangerous nonsense?' (oo3-1o8)
(oo3-1o8) Didn't we swear when we took him in we'd stamp out that dangerous nonsense?' (oo3-1o8)
(oo3-1o8) Didn't we swear when we took him in we'd stamp out that dangerous nonsense?' (oo3-1o8)
*
(oo3-1o9) That evening when he got back from work, Uncle Vernon did something he'd never done before; (oo3-1o9)
(oo3-1o9) That evening when he got back from work, Uncle Vernon did something he'd never done before; (oo3-1o9)
(oo3-1o9) That evening when he got back from work, Uncle Vernon did something he'd never done before; (oo3-1o9)
(oo3-11o) he visited Harry in his cupboard. (oo3-11o)
(oo3-11o) he visited Harry in his cupboard. (oo3-11o)
(oo3-11o) he visited Harry in his cupboard. (oo3-11o)
(oo3-111) 'Where's my letter?' said Harry, the moment Uncle Vernon had squeezed through the door. (oo3-111)
(oo3-111) 'Where's my letter?' said Harry, the moment Uncle Vernon had squeezed through the door. (oo3-111)
(oo3-111) 'Where's my letter?' said Harry, the moment Uncle Vernon had squeezed through the door. (oo3-111)
(oo3-112) 'Who's writing to me?' (oo3-112)
(oo3-112) 'Who's writing to me?' (oo3-112)
(oo3-112) 'Who's writing to me?' (oo3-112)
(oo3-113) 'No one. (oo3-113)
(oo3-113) 'No one. (oo3-113)
(oo3-113) 'No one. (oo3-113)
(oo3-114) It was addressed to you by mistake,' said Uncle Vernon shortly. (oo3-114)
(oo3-114) It was addressed to you by mistake,' said Uncle Vernon shortly. (oo3-114)
(oo3-114) It was addressed to you by mistake,' said Uncle Vernon shortly. (oo3-114)
(oo3-115) 'I have burned it.' (oo3-115)
(oo3-115) 'I have burned it.' (oo3-115)
(oo3-115) 'I have burned it.' (oo3-115)
(oo3-116) 'It was not a mistake,' said Harry angrily. (oo3-116)
(oo3-116) 'It was not a mistake,' said Harry angrily. (oo3-116)
(oo3-116) 'It was not a mistake,' said Harry angrily. (oo3-116)
(oo3-117) 'It had my cupboard on it.' (oo3-117)
(oo3-117) 'It had my cupboard on it.' (oo3-117)
(oo3-117) 'It had my cupboard on it.' (oo3-117)
(oo3-118) 'SILENCE!' yelled Uncle Vernon, and a couple of spiders fell from the ceiling. (oo3-118)
(oo3-118) 'SILENCE!' yelled Uncle Vernon, and a couple of spiders fell from the ceiling. (oo3-118)
(oo3-118) 'SILENCE!' yelled Uncle Vernon, and a couple of spiders fell from the ceiling. (oo3-118)
(oo3-119) He took a few deep breaths and then forced his face into a smile, which looked quite painful. (oo3-119)
(oo3-119) He took a few deep breaths and then forced his face into a smile, which looked quite painful. (oo3-119)
(oo3-119) He took a few deep breaths and then forced his face into a smile, which looked quite painful. (oo3-119)
(oo3-12o) 'Er - yes, Harry - about this cupboard. (oo3-12o)
(oo3-12o) 'Er - yes, Harry - about this cupboard. (oo3-12o)
(oo3-12o) 'Er - yes, Harry - about this cupboard. (oo3-12o)
(oo3-121) Your aunt and I have been thinking ... you're really getting a bit big for it ... we think it might be nice if you moved into Dudley's second bedroom.' (oo3-121)
(oo3-121) Your aunt and I have been thinking ... you're really getting a bit big for it ... we think it might be nice if you moved into Dudley's second bedroom.' (oo3-121)
(oo3-121) Your aunt and I have been thinking ... you're really getting a bit big for it ... we think it might be nice if you moved into Dudley's second bedroom.' (oo3-121)
(oo3-122) 'Why?' said Harry. (oo3-122)
(oo3-122) 'Why?' said Harry. (oo3-122)
(oo3-122) 'Why?' said Harry. (oo3-122)
(oo3-123) 'Don't ask questions!' snapped his uncle. (oo3-123)
(oo3-123) 'Don't ask questions!' snapped his uncle. (oo3-123)
(oo3-123) 'Don't ask questions!' snapped his uncle. (oo3-123)
(oo3-124) 'Take this stuff upstairs, now.' (oo3-124)
(oo3-124) 'Take this stuff upstairs, now.' (oo3-124)
(oo3-124) 'Take this stuff upstairs, now.' (oo3-124)
(oo3-125) The Dursleys' house had four bedrooms: one for Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia, one for visitors (usually Uncle Vernon's sister, Marge), one where Dudley slept and one where Dudley kept all the toys and things that wouldn't fit into his first bedroom. (oo3-125)
(oo3-125) The Dursleys' house had four bedrooms: one for Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia, one for visitors (usually Uncle Vernon's sister, Marge), one where Dudley slept and one where Dudley kept all the toys and things that wouldn't fit into his first bedroom. (oo3-125)
(oo3-125) The Dursleys' house had four bedrooms: one for Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia, one for visitors (usually Uncle Vernon's sister, Marge), one where Dudley slept and one where Dudley kept all the toys and things that wouldn't fit into his first bedroom. (oo3-125)
(oo3-126) It only took Harry one trip upstairs to move everything he owned from the cupboard to this room. (oo3-126)
(oo3-126) It only took Harry one trip upstairs to move everything he owned from the cupboard to this room. (oo3-126)
(oo3-126) It only took Harry one trip upstairs to move everything he owned from the cupboard to this room. (oo3-126)
(oo3-127) He sat down on the bed and stared around him. (oo3-127)
(oo3-127) He sat down on the bed and stared around him. (oo3-127)
(oo3-127) He sat down on the bed and stared around him. (oo3-127)
(oo3-128) Nearly everything in here was broken. (oo3-128)
(oo3-128) Nearly everything in here was broken. (oo3-128)
(oo3-128) Nearly everything in here was broken. (oo3-128)
(oo3-129) The month-old cine-camera was lying on top of a small, working tank Dudley had once driven over next door's dog; (oo3-129)
(oo3-129) The month-old cine-camera was lying on top of a small, working tank Dudley had once driven over next door's dog; (oo3-129)
(oo3-129) The month-old cine-camera was lying on top of a small, working tank Dudley had once driven over next door's dog; (oo3-129)
(oo3-13o) in the corner was Dudley's first-ever television set, which he'd put his foot through when his favourite programme had been cancelled; (oo3-13o)
(oo3-13o) in the corner was Dudley's first-ever television set, which he'd put his foot through when his favourite programme had been cancelled; (oo3-13o)
(oo3-13o) in the corner was Dudley's first-ever television set, which he'd put his foot through when his favourite programme had been cancelled; (oo3-13o)
(oo3-131) there was a large bird-cage which had once held a parrot that Dudley had swapped at school for a real air-rifle, which was up on a shelf with the end all bent because Dudley had sat on it. (oo3-131)
(oo3-131) there was a large bird-cage which had once held a parrot that Dudley had swapped at school for a real air-rifle, which was up on a shelf with the end all bent because Dudley had sat on it. (oo3-131)
(oo3-131) there was a large bird-cage which had once held a parrot that Dudley had swapped at school for a real air-rifle, which was up on a shelf with the end all bent because Dudley had sat on it. (oo3-131)
(oo3-132) Other shelves were full of books. (oo3-132)
(oo3-132) Other shelves were full of books. (oo3-132)
(oo3-132) Other shelves were full of books. (oo3-132)
(oo3-133) They were the only things in the room that looked as though they'd never been touched. (oo3-133)
(oo3-133) They were the only things in the room that looked as though they'd never been touched. (oo3-133)
(oo3-133) They were the only things in the room that looked as though they'd never been touched. (oo3-133)
(oo3-134) From downstairs came the sound of Dudley bawling at his mother: 'I don't want him in there ... I need that room ... make him get out ...' (oo3-134)
(oo3-134) From downstairs came the sound of Dudley bawling at his mother: 'I don't want him in there ... I need that room ... make him get out ...' (oo3-134)
(oo3-134) From downstairs came the sound of Dudley bawling at his mother: 'I don't want him in there ... I need that room ... make him get out ...' (oo3-134)
(oo3-135) Harry sighed and stretched out on the bed. (oo3-135)
(oo3-135) Harry sighed and stretched out on the bed. (oo3-135)
(oo3-135) Harry sighed and stretched out on the bed. (oo3-135)
(oo3-136) Yesterday he'd have given anything to be up here. (oo3-136)
(oo3-136) Yesterday he'd have given anything to be up here. (oo3-136)
(oo3-136) Yesterday he'd have given anything to be up here. (oo3-136)
(oo3-137) Today he'd rather be back in his cupboard with that letter than up here without it. (oo3-137)
(oo3-137) Today he'd rather be back in his cupboard with that letter than up here without it. (oo3-137)
(oo3-137) Today he'd rather be back in his cupboard with that letter than up here without it. (oo3-137)
(oo3-138) Next morning at breakfast, everyone was rather quiet. (oo3-138)
(oo3-138) Next morning at breakfast, everyone was rather quiet. (oo3-138)
(oo3-138) Next morning at breakfast, everyone was rather quiet. (oo3-138)
(oo3-139) Dudley was in shock. (oo3-139)
(oo3-139) Dudley was in shock. (oo3-139)
(oo3-139) Dudley was in shock. (oo3-139)
(oo3-14o) He'd screamed, whacked his father with his Smeltings stick, been sick on purpose, kicked his mother and thrown his tortoise through the greenhouse roof and he still didn't have his room back. (oo3-14o)
(oo3-14o) He'd screamed, whacked his father with his Smeltings stick, been sick on purpose, kicked his mother and thrown his tortoise through the greenhouse roof and he still didn't have his room back. (oo3-14o)
(oo3-14o) He'd screamed, whacked his father with his Smeltings stick, been sick on purpose, kicked his mother and thrown his tortoise through the greenhouse roof and he still didn't have his room back. (oo3-14o)
(oo3-141) Harry was thinking about this time yesterday and bitterly wishing he'd opened the letter in the hall. (oo3-141)
(oo3-141) Harry was thinking about this time yesterday and bitterly wishing he'd opened the letter in the hall. (oo3-141)
(oo3-141) Harry was thinking about this time yesterday and bitterly wishing he'd opened the letter in the hall. (oo3-141)
(oo3-142) Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia kept looking at each other darkly. (oo3-142)
(oo3-142) Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia kept looking at each other darkly. (oo3-142)
(oo3-142) Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia kept looking at each other darkly. (oo3-142)
(oo3-143) When the post arrived, Uncle Vernon, who seemed to be trying to be nice to Harry, made Dudley go and get it. (oo3-143)
(oo3-143) When the post arrived, Uncle Vernon, who seemed to be trying to be nice to Harry, made Dudley go and get it. (oo3-143)
(oo3-143) When the post arrived, Uncle Vernon, who seemed to be trying to be nice to Harry, made Dudley go and get it. (oo3-143)
(oo3-144) They heard him banging things with his Smeltings stick all the way down the hall. (oo3-144)
(oo3-144) They heard him banging things with his Smeltings stick all the way down the hall. (oo3-144)
(oo3-144) They heard him banging things with his Smeltings stick all the way down the hall. (oo3-144)
(oo3-145) Then he shouted, 'There's another one! (oo3-145)
(oo3-145) Then he shouted, 'There's another one! (oo3-145)
(oo3-145) Then he shouted, 'There's another one! (oo3-145)
(oo3-146) Mr H. Potter, The Smallest Bedroom, 4 Privet Drive -' (oo3-146)
(oo3-146) Mr H. Potter, The Smallest Bedroom, 4 Privet Drive -' (oo3-146)
(oo3-146) Mr H. Potter, The Smallest Bedroom, 4 Privet Drive -' (oo3-146)
(oo3-147) With a strangled cry, Uncle Vernon leapt from his seat and ran down the hall, Harry right behind him. (oo3-147)
(oo3-147) With a strangled cry, Uncle Vernon leapt from his seat and ran down the hall, Harry right behind him. (oo3-147)
(oo3-147) With a strangled cry, Uncle Vernon leapt from his seat and ran down the hall, Harry right behind him. (oo3-147)
(oo3-148) Uncle Vernon had to wrestle Dudley to the ground to get the letter from him, which was made difficult by the fact that Harry had grabbed Uncle Vernon around the neck from behind. (oo3-148)
(oo3-148) Uncle Vernon had to wrestle Dudley to the ground to get the letter from him, which was made difficult by the fact that Harry had grabbed Uncle Vernon around the neck from behind. (oo3-148)
(oo3-148) Uncle Vernon had to wrestle Dudley to the ground to get the letter from him, which was made difficult by the fact that Harry had grabbed Uncle Vernon around the neck from behind. (oo3-148)
(oo3-149) After a minute of confused fighting, in which everyone got hit a lot by the Smeltings stick, Uncle Vernon straightened up, gasping for breath, with Harry's letter clutched in his hand. (oo3-149)
(oo3-149) After a minute of confused fighting, in which everyone got hit a lot by the Smeltings stick, Uncle Vernon straightened up, gasping for breath, with Harry's letter clutched in his hand. (oo3-149)
(oo3-149) After a minute of confused fighting, in which everyone got hit a lot by the Smeltings stick, Uncle Vernon straightened up, gasping for breath, with Harry's letter clutched in his hand. (oo3-149)
(oo3-15o) 'Go to your cupboard - I mean, your bedroom,' he wheezed at Harry. (oo3-15o)
(oo3-15o) 'Go to your cupboard - I mean, your bedroom,' he wheezed at Harry. (oo3-15o)
(oo3-15o) 'Go to your cupboard - I mean, your bedroom,' he wheezed at Harry. (oo3-15o)
(oo3-151) 'Dudley - go- just go.' (oo3-151)
(oo3-151) 'Dudley - go- just go.' (oo3-151)
(oo3-151) 'Dudley - go- just go.' (oo3-151)
(oo3-152) Harry walked round and round his new room. (oo3-152)
(oo3-152) Harry walked round and round his new room. (oo3-152)
(oo3-152) Harry walked round and round his new room. (oo3-152)
(oo3-153) Someone knew he had moved out of his cupboard and they seemed to know he hadn't received his first letter. (oo3-153)
(oo3-153) Someone knew he had moved out of his cupboard and they seemed to know he hadn't received his first letter. (oo3-153)
(oo3-153) Someone knew he had moved out of his cupboard and they seemed to know he hadn't received his first letter. (oo3-153)
(oo3-154) Surely that meant they'd try again? (oo3-154)
(oo3-154) Surely that meant they'd try again? (oo3-154)
(oo3-154) Surely that meant they'd try again? (oo3-154)
(oo3-155) And this time he'd make sure they didn't fail. (oo3-155)
(oo3-155) And this time he'd make sure they didn't fail. (oo3-155)
(oo3-155) And this time he'd make sure they didn't fail. (oo3-155)
(oo3-156) He had a plan. (oo3-156)
(oo3-156) He had a plan. (oo3-156)
(oo3-156) He had a plan. (oo3-156)
*
(oo3-157) The repaired alarm clock rang at six o'clock the next morning. (oo3-157)
(oo3-157) The repaired alarm clock rang at six o'clock the next morning. (oo3-157)
(oo3-157) The repaired alarm clock rang at six o'clock the next morning. (oo3-157)
(oo3-158) Harry turned it off quickly and dressed silently. (oo3-158)
(oo3-158) Harry turned it off quickly and dressed silently. (oo3-158)
(oo3-158) Harry turned it off quickly and dressed silently. (oo3-158)
(oo3-159) He mustn't wake the Dursleys. (oo3-159)
(oo3-159) He mustn't wake the Dursleys. (oo3-159)
(oo3-159) He mustn't wake the Dursleys. (oo3-159)
(oo3-16o) He stole downstairs without turning on any of the lights. (oo3-16o)
(oo3-16o) He stole downstairs without turning on any of the lights. (oo3-16o)
(oo3-16o) He stole downstairs without turning on any of the lights. (oo3-16o)
(oo3-161) He was going to wait for the postman on the corner of Privet Drive and get the letters for number four first. (oo3-161)
(oo3-161) He was going to wait for the postman on the corner of Privet Drive and get the letters for number four first. (oo3-161)
(oo3-161) He was going to wait for the postman on the corner of Privet Drive and get the letters for number four first. (oo3-161)
(oo3-162) His heart hammered as he crept across the dark hall towards the front door - (oo3-162)
(oo3-162) His heart hammered as he crept across the dark hall towards the front door - (oo3-162)
(oo3-162) His heart hammered as he crept across the dark hall towards the front door - (oo3-162)
(oo3-163) 'AAAAARRRGH!' (oo3-163)
(oo3-163) 'AAAAARRRGH!' (oo3-163)
(oo3-163) 'AAAAARRRGH!' (oo3-163)
(oo3-164) Harry leapt into the air - he'd trodden on something big and squashy on the doormat - something alive! (oo3-164)
(oo3-164) Harry leapt into the air - he'd trodden on something big and squashy on the doormat - something alive! (oo3-164)
(oo3-164) Harry leapt into the air - he'd trodden on something big and squashy on the doormat - something alive! (oo3-164)
(oo3-165) Lights clicked on upstairs and to his horror Harry realised that the big squashy something had been his uncle's face. (oo3-165)
(oo3-165) Lights clicked on upstairs and to his horror Harry realised that the big squashy something had been his uncle's face. (oo3-165)
(oo3-165) Lights clicked on upstairs and to his horror Harry realised that the big squashy something had been his uncle's face. (oo3-165)
(oo3-166) Uncle Vernon had been lying at the foot of the front door in a sleeping bag, clearly making sure that Harry didn't do exactly what he'd been trying to do. (oo3-166)
(oo3-166) Uncle Vernon had been lying at the foot of the front door in a sleeping bag, clearly making sure that Harry didn't do exactly what he'd been trying to do. (oo3-166)
(oo3-166) Uncle Vernon had been lying at the foot of the front door in a sleeping bag, clearly making sure that Harry didn't do exactly what he'd been trying to do. (oo3-166)
(oo3-167) He shouted at Harry for about half an hour and then told him to go and make a cup of tea. (oo3-167)
(oo3-167) He shouted at Harry for about half an hour and then told him to go and make a cup of tea. (oo3-167)
(oo3-167) He shouted at Harry for about half an hour and then told him to go and make a cup of tea. (oo3-167)
(oo3-168) Harry shuffled miserably off into the kitchen, and by the time he got back, the post had arrived, right into Uncle Vernon's lap. (oo3-168)
(oo3-168) Harry shuffled miserably off into the kitchen, and by the time he got back, the post had arrived, right into Uncle Vernon's lap. (oo3-168)
(oo3-168) Harry shuffled miserably off into the kitchen, and by the time he got back, the post had arrived, right into Uncle Vernon's lap. (oo3-168)
(oo3-169) Harry could see three letters addressed in green ink. (oo3-169)
(oo3-169) Harry could see three letters addressed in green ink. (oo3-169)
(oo3-169) Harry could see three letters addressed in green ink. (oo3-169)
(oo3-17o) 'I want -' he began, but Uncle Vernon was tearing the letters into pieces before his eyes. (oo3-17o)
(oo3-17o) 'I want -' he began, but Uncle Vernon was tearing the letters into pieces before his eyes. (oo3-17o)
(oo3-17o) 'I want -' he began, but Uncle Vernon was tearing the letters into pieces before his eyes. (oo3-17o)
(oo3-171) Uncle Vernon didn't go to work that day. (oo3-171)
(oo3-171) Uncle Vernon didn't go to work that day. (oo3-171)
(oo3-171) Uncle Vernon didn't go to work that day. (oo3-171)
(oo3-172) He staved at home and nailed up the letter-box. (oo3-172)
(oo3-172) He staved at home and nailed up the letter-box. (oo3-172)
(oo3-172) He staved at home and nailed up the letter-box. (oo3-172)
(oo3-173) 'See,' he explained to Aunt Petunia through a mouthful of nails, 'if they can't deliver them they'll just give up.' (oo3-173)
(oo3-173) 'See,' he explained to Aunt Petunia through a mouthful of nails, 'if they can't deliver them they'll just give up.' (oo3-173)
(oo3-173) 'See,' he explained to Aunt Petunia through a mouthful of nails, 'if they can't deliver them they'll just give up.' (oo3-173)
(oo3-174) 'I'm not sure that'll work, Vernon.' (oo3-174)
(oo3-174) 'I'm not sure that'll work, Vernon.' (oo3-174)
(oo3-174) 'I'm not sure that'll work, Vernon.' (oo3-174)
(oo3-175) 'Oh, these people's minds work in strange ways, Petunia, they're not like you and me,' said Uncle Vernon, trying to knock in a nail with the piece of fruit cake Aunt Petunia had just brought him. (oo3-175)
(oo3-175) 'Oh, these people's minds work in strange ways, Petunia, they're not like you and me,' said Uncle Vernon, trying to knock in a nail with the piece of fruit cake Aunt Petunia had just brought him. (oo3-175)
(oo3-175) 'Oh, these people's minds work in strange ways, Petunia, they're not like you and me,' said Uncle Vernon, trying to knock in a nail with the piece of fruit cake Aunt Petunia had just brought him. (oo3-175)
*
(oo3-176) On Friday, no fewer than twelve letters arrived for Harry. (oo3-176)
(oo3-176) On Friday, no fewer than twelve letters arrived for Harry. (oo3-176)
(oo3-176) On Friday, no fewer than twelve letters arrived for Harry. (oo3-176)
(oo3-177) As they couldn't go through the letter-box they had been pushed under the door, slotted through the sides and a few even forced through the small window in the downstairs toilet. (oo3-177)
(oo3-177) As they couldn't go through the letter-box they had been pushed under the door, slotted through the sides and a few even forced through the small window in the downstairs toilet. (oo3-177)
(oo3-177) As they couldn't go through the letter-box they had been pushed under the door, slotted through the sides and a few even forced through the small window in the downstairs toilet. (oo3-177)
(oo3-178) Uncle Vernon stayed at home again. (oo3-178)
(oo3-178) Uncle Vernon stayed at home again. (oo3-178)
(oo3-178) Uncle Vernon stayed at home again. (oo3-178)
(oo3-179) After burning all the letters, he got out a hammer and nails and boarded up the cracks around the front and back doors so no one could go out. (oo3-179)
(oo3-179) After burning all the letters, he got out a hammer and nails and boarded up the cracks around the front and back doors so no one could go out. (oo3-179)
(oo3-179) After burning all the letters, he got out a hammer and nails and boarded up the cracks around the front and back doors so no one could go out. (oo3-179)
(oo3-18o) He hummed 'Tiptoe through the Tulips' as he worked, and jumped at small noises. (oo3-18o)
(oo3-18o) He hummed 'Tiptoe through the Tulips' as he worked, and jumped at small noises. (oo3-18o)
(oo3-18o) He hummed 'Tiptoe through the Tulips' as he worked, and jumped at small noises. (oo3-18o)
*
(oo3-181) On Saturday, things began to get out of hand. (oo3-181)
(oo3-181) On Saturday, things began to get out of hand. (oo3-181)
(oo3-181) On Saturday, things began to get out of hand. (oo3-181)
(oo3-182) Twenty-four letters to Harry found their way into the house, rolled up and hidden inside each of the two dozen eggs that their very donfused milkman had handed Aunt Petunia through the living-room window. (oo3-182)
(oo3-182) Twenty-four letters to Harry found their way into the house, rolled up and hidden inside each of the two dozen eggs that their very donfused milkman had handed Aunt Petunia through the living-room window. (oo3-182)
(oo3-182) Twenty-four letters to Harry found their way into the house, rolled up and hidden inside each of the two dozen eggs that their very donfused milkman had handed Aunt Petunia through the living-room window. (oo3-182)
(oo3-183) While Uncle Vernon made furious telephone calls to the post office and the dairy trying to find someone to complain to, Aunt Petunia shredded the letters in her food mixer. (oo3-183)
(oo3-183) While Uncle Vernon made furious telephone calls to the post office and the dairy trying to find someone to complain to, Aunt Petunia shredded the letters in her food mixer. (oo3-183)
(oo3-183) While Uncle Vernon made furious telephone calls to the post office and the dairy trying to find someone to complain to, Aunt Petunia shredded the letters in her food mixer. (oo3-183)
(oo3-184) 'Who on earth wants to talk to you this badly?' (oo3-184)
(oo3-184) 'Who on earth wants to talk to you this badly?' (oo3-184)
(oo3-184) 'Who on earth wants to talk to you this badly?' (oo3-184)
(oo3-185) Dudley asked Harry in amazement. (oo3-185)
(oo3-185) Dudley asked Harry in amazement. (oo3-185)
(oo3-185) Dudley asked Harry in amazement. (oo3-185)
*
(oo3-186) On Sunday morning, Uncle Vernon sat down at the breakfast table looking tired and rather ill, but happy. (oo3-186)
(oo3-186) On Sunday morning, Uncle Vernon sat down at the breakfast table looking tired and rather ill, but happy. (oo3-186)
(oo3-186) On Sunday morning, Uncle Vernon sat down at the breakfast table looking tired and rather ill, but happy. (oo3-186)
(oo3-187) 'No post on Sundays,' he reminded them happily as he spread marmalade on his newspapers, 'no damn letters today -' (oo3-187)
(oo3-187) 'No post on Sundays,' he reminded them happily as he spread marmalade on his newspapers, 'no damn letters today -' (oo3-187)
(oo3-187) 'No post on Sundays,' he reminded them happily as he spread marmalade on his newspapers, 'no damn letters today -' (oo3-187)
(oo3-188) Something came whizzing down the kitchen chimney as he spoke and caught him sharply on the back of the head. (oo3-188)
(oo3-188) Something came whizzing down the kitchen chimney as he spoke and caught him sharply on the back of the head. (oo3-188)
(oo3-188) Something came whizzing down the kitchen chimney as he spoke and caught him sharply on the back of the head. (oo3-188)
(oo3-189) Next moment, thirty or forty letters came pelting out of the fireplace like bullets. (oo3-189)
(oo3-189) Next moment, thirty or forty letters came pelting out of the fireplace like bullets. (oo3-189)
(oo3-189) Next moment, thirty or forty letters came pelting out of the fireplace like bullets. (oo3-189)
(oo3-19o) The Dursleys ducked, but Harry leapt into the air trying to catch one - (oo3-19o)
(oo3-19o) The Dursleys ducked, but Harry leapt into the air trying to catch one - (oo3-19o)
(oo3-19o) The Dursleys ducked, but Harry leapt into the air trying to catch one - (oo3-19o)
(oo3-191) 'Out! (oo3-191)
(oo3-191) 'Out! (oo3-191)
(oo3-191) 'Out! (oo3-191)
(oo3-192) OUT!' (oo3-192)
(oo3-192) OUT!' (oo3-192)
(oo3-192) OUT!' (oo3-192)
(oo3-193) Uncle Vernon seized Harry around the waist and threw him into the hall. (oo3-193)
(oo3-193) Uncle Vernon seized Harry around the waist and threw him into the hall. (oo3-193)
(oo3-193) Uncle Vernon seized Harry around the waist and threw him into the hall. (oo3-193)
(oo3-194) When Aunt Petunia and Dudley had run out with their arms over their faces, Uncle Vernon slammed the door shut. (oo3-194)
(oo3-194) When Aunt Petunia and Dudley had run out with their arms over their faces, Uncle Vernon slammed the door shut. (oo3-194)
(oo3-194) When Aunt Petunia and Dudley had run out with their arms over their faces, Uncle Vernon slammed the door shut. (oo3-194)
(oo3-195) They could hear the letters still streaming into the room, bouncing off the walls and floor. (oo3-195)
(oo3-195) They could hear the letters still streaming into the room, bouncing off the walls and floor. (oo3-195)
(oo3-195) They could hear the letters still streaming into the room, bouncing off the walls and floor. (oo3-195)
(oo3-196) 'That does it,' said Uncle Vernon, trying to speak calmly but pulling great tufts out of his moustache at the same time. (oo3-196)
(oo3-196) 'That does it,' said Uncle Vernon, trying to speak calmly but pulling great tufts out of his moustache at the same time. (oo3-196)
(oo3-196) 'That does it,' said Uncle Vernon, trying to speak calmly but pulling great tufts out of his moustache at the same time. (oo3-196)
(oo3-197) 'I want you all back here in five minutes, ready to leave. (oo3-197)
(oo3-197) 'I want you all back here in five minutes, ready to leave. (oo3-197)
(oo3-197) 'I want you all back here in five minutes, ready to leave. (oo3-197)
(oo3-198) We're going away. (oo3-198)
(oo3-198) We're going away. (oo3-198)
(oo3-198) We're going away. (oo3-198)
(oo3-199) Just pack some clothes. (oo3-199)
(oo3-199) Just pack some clothes. (oo3-199)
(oo3-199) Just pack some clothes. (oo3-199)
(oo3-2oo) No arguments!' (oo3-2oo)
(oo3-2oo) No arguments!' (oo3-2oo)
(oo3-2oo) No arguments!' (oo3-2oo)
(oo3-2o1) He looked so dangerous with half his moustache missing that no one dared argue. (oo3-2o1)
(oo3-2o1) He looked so dangerous with half his moustache missing that no one dared argue. (oo3-2o1)
(oo3-2o1) He looked so dangerous with half his moustache missing that no one dared argue. (oo3-2o1)
(oo3-2o2) Ten minutes later they had wrenched their way through the boarded-up doors and were in the car, speeding towards the motorway. (oo3-2o2)
(oo3-2o2) Ten minutes later they had wrenched their way through the boarded-up doors and were in the car, speeding towards the motorway. (oo3-2o2)
(oo3-2o2) Ten minutes later they had wrenched their way through the boarded-up doors and were in the car, speeding towards the motorway. (oo3-2o2)
(oo3-2o3) Dudley was sniffling in the back seat; (oo3-2o3)
(oo3-2o3) Dudley was sniffling in the back seat; (oo3-2o3)
(oo3-2o3) Dudley was sniffling in the back seat; (oo3-2o3)
(oo3-2o4) his father had hit him round the head for holding them up while he tried to pack his television, video and computer in his sports bag. (oo3-2o4)
(oo3-2o4) his father had hit him round the head for holding them up while he tried to pack his television, video and computer in his sports bag. (oo3-2o4)
(oo3-2o4) his father had hit him round the head for holding them up while he tried to pack his television, video and computer in his sports bag. (oo3-2o4)
(oo3-2o5) They drove. (oo3-2o5)
(oo3-2o5) They drove. (oo3-2o5)
(oo3-2o5) They drove. (oo3-2o5)
(oo3-2o6) And they drove. (oo3-2o6)
(oo3-2o6) And they drove. (oo3-2o6)
(oo3-2o6) And they drove. (oo3-2o6)
(oo3-2o7) Even Aunt Petunia didn't dare ask where they were going. (oo3-2o7)
(oo3-2o7) Even Aunt Petunia didn't dare ask where they were going. (oo3-2o7)
(oo3-2o7) Even Aunt Petunia didn't dare ask where they were going. (oo3-2o7)
(oo3-2o8) Every now and then Uncle Vernon would take a sharp turning and drive in the opposite direction for a while. (oo3-2o8)
(oo3-2o8) Every now and then Uncle Vernon would take a sharp turning and drive in the opposite direction for a while. (oo3-2o8)
(oo3-2o8) Every now and then Uncle Vernon would take a sharp turning and drive in the opposite direction for a while. (oo3-2o8)
(oo3-2o9) 'Shake 'em off ... shake 'em off,' he would mutter whenever he did this. (oo3-2o9)
(oo3-2o9) 'Shake 'em off ... shake 'em off,' he would mutter whenever he did this. (oo3-2o9)
(oo3-2o9) 'Shake 'em off ... shake 'em off,' he would mutter whenever he did this. (oo3-2o9)
(oo3-21o) They didn't stop to eat or drink all day. (oo3-21o)
(oo3-21o) They didn't stop to eat or drink all day. (oo3-21o)
(oo3-21o) They didn't stop to eat or drink all day. (oo3-21o)
(oo3-211) By nightfall Dudley was howling. (oo3-211)
(oo3-211) By nightfall Dudley was howling. (oo3-211)
(oo3-211) By nightfall Dudley was howling. (oo3-211)
(oo3-212) He'd never had such a bad day in his life. (oo3-212)
(oo3-212) He'd never had such a bad day in his life. (oo3-212)
(oo3-212) He'd never had such a bad day in his life. (oo3-212)
(oo3-213) He was hungry, he'd missed five television programmes he'd wanted to see and he'd never gone so long without blowing up an alien on his computer. (oo3-213)
(oo3-213) He was hungry, he'd missed five television programmes he'd wanted to see and he'd never gone so long without blowing up an alien on his computer. (oo3-213)
(oo3-213) He was hungry, he'd missed five television programmes he'd wanted to see and he'd never gone so long without blowing up an alien on his computer. (oo3-213)
(oo3-214) Uncle Vernon stopped at last outside a gloomy-looking hotel on the outskirts of a big city. (oo3-214)
(oo3-214) Uncle Vernon stopped at last outside a gloomy-looking hotel on the outskirts of a big city. (oo3-214)
(oo3-214) Uncle Vernon stopped at last outside a gloomy-looking hotel on the outskirts of a big city. (oo3-214)
(oo3-215) Dudley and Harry shared a room with twin beds and damp, musty sheets. (oo3-215)
(oo3-215) Dudley and Harry shared a room with twin beds and damp, musty sheets. (oo3-215)
(oo3-215) Dudley and Harry shared a room with twin beds and damp, musty sheets. (oo3-215)
(oo3-216) Dudley snored but Harry stayed awake, sitting on the window-sill, staring down at the lights of passing cars and wondering ... (oo3-216)
(oo3-216) Dudley snored but Harry stayed awake, sitting on the window-sill, staring down at the lights of passing cars and wondering ... (oo3-216)
(oo3-216) Dudley snored but Harry stayed awake, sitting on the window-sill, staring down at the lights of passing cars and wondering ... (oo3-216)
*
(oo3-217) They ate stale cornflakes and cold tinned tomatoes on toast for breakfast next day. (oo3-217)
(oo3-217) They ate stale cornflakes and cold tinned tomatoes on toast for breakfast next day. (oo3-217)
(oo3-217) They ate stale cornflakes and cold tinned tomatoes on toast for breakfast next day. (oo3-217)
(oo3-218) They had just finished when the owner of the hotel came over to their table. (oo3-218)
(oo3-218) They had just finished when the owner of the hotel came over to their table. (oo3-218)
(oo3-218) They had just finished when the owner of the hotel came over to their table. (oo3-218)
(oo3-219) ''Scuse me, but is one of you Mr H. Potter? (oo3-219)
(oo3-219) ''Scuse me, but is one of you Mr H. Potter? (oo3-219)
(oo3-219) ''Scuse me, but is one of you Mr H. Potter? (oo3-219)
(oo3-22o) Only I got about an 'undred of these at the front desk.' (oo3-22o)
(oo3-22o) Only I got about an 'undred of these at the front desk.' (oo3-22o)
(oo3-22o) Only I got about an 'undred of these at the front desk.' (oo3-22o)
(oo3-221) She held up a letter so they could read the green ink address: Mr H. Potter, Room 17, Railview Hotel, Cokeworth. (oo3-221)
(oo3-221) She held up a letter so they could read the green ink address: Mr H. Potter, Room 17, Railview Hotel, Cokeworth. (oo3-221)
(oo3-221) She held up a letter so they could read the green ink address: Mr H. Potter, Room 17, Railview Hotel, Cokeworth. (oo3-221)
(oo3-222) Harry made a grab for the letter but Uncle Vernon knocked his hand out of the way. (oo3-222)
(oo3-222) Harry made a grab for the letter but Uncle Vernon knocked his hand out of the way. (oo3-222)
(oo3-222) Harry made a grab for the letter but Uncle Vernon knocked his hand out of the way. (oo3-222)
(oo3-223) The woman stared. (oo3-223)
(oo3-223) The woman stared. (oo3-223)
(oo3-223) The woman stared. (oo3-223)
(oo3-224) 'I'll take them,' said Uncle Vernon, standing up quickly and following her from the dining-room. (oo3-224)
(oo3-224) 'I'll take them,' said Uncle Vernon, standing up quickly and following her from the dining-room. (oo3-224)
(oo3-224) 'I'll take them,' said Uncle Vernon, standing up quickly and following her from the dining-room. (oo3-224)
*
(oo3-225) 'Wouldn't it be better just to go home, dear?' (oo3-225)
(oo3-225) 'Wouldn't it be better just to go home, dear?' (oo3-225)
(oo3-225) 'Wouldn't it be better just to go home, dear?' (oo3-225)
(oo3-226) Aunt Petunia suggested timidly, hours later, but Uncle Vernon didn't seem to hear her. (oo3-226)
(oo3-226) Aunt Petunia suggested timidly, hours later, but Uncle Vernon didn't seem to hear her. (oo3-226)
(oo3-226) Aunt Petunia suggested timidly, hours later, but Uncle Vernon didn't seem to hear her. (oo3-226)
(oo3-227) Exactly what he was looking for, none of them knew. (oo3-227)
(oo3-227) Exactly what he was looking for, none of them knew. (oo3-227)
(oo3-227) Exactly what he was looking for, none of them knew. (oo3-227)
(oo3-228) He drove them into the middle of a forest, got out, looked around, shook his head, got back in the car and off they went again. (oo3-228)
(oo3-228) He drove them into the middle of a forest, got out, looked around, shook his head, got back in the car and off they went again. (oo3-228)
(oo3-228) He drove them into the middle of a forest, got out, looked around, shook his head, got back in the car and off they went again. (oo3-228)
(oo3-229) The same thing happened in the middle of a ploughed field, halfway across a suspension bridge and at the top of a multi-storey car park. (oo3-229)
(oo3-229) The same thing happened in the middle of a ploughed field, halfway across a suspension bridge and at the top of a multi-storey car park. (oo3-229)
(oo3-229) The same thing happened in the middle of a ploughed field, halfway across a suspension bridge and at the top of a multi-storey car park. (oo3-229)
(oo3-23o) 'Daddy's gone mad, hasn't he?' (oo3-23o)
(oo3-23o) 'Daddy's gone mad, hasn't he?' (oo3-23o)
(oo3-23o) 'Daddy's gone mad, hasn't he?' (oo3-23o)
(oo3-231) Dudley asked Aunt Petunia dully late that afternoon. (oo3-231)
(oo3-231) Dudley asked Aunt Petunia dully late that afternoon. (oo3-231)
(oo3-231) Dudley asked Aunt Petunia dully late that afternoon. (oo3-231)
(oo3-232) Uncle Vernon had parked at the coast, locked them all inside the car and disappeared. (oo3-232)
(oo3-232) Uncle Vernon had parked at the coast, locked them all inside the car and disappeared. (oo3-232)
(oo3-232) Uncle Vernon had parked at the coast, locked them all inside the car and disappeared. (oo3-232)
(oo3-233) It started to rain. (oo3-233)
(oo3-233) It started to rain. (oo3-233)
(oo3-233) It started to rain. (oo3-233)
(oo3-234) Great drops beat on the roof of the car. (oo3-234)
(oo3-234) Great drops beat on the roof of the car. (oo3-234)
(oo3-234) Great drops beat on the roof of the car. (oo3-234)
(oo3-235) Dudley snivelled. (oo3-235)
(oo3-235) Dudley snivelled. (oo3-235)
(oo3-235) Dudley snivelled. (oo3-235)
(oo3-236) 'It's Monday,' he told his mother. (oo3-236)
(oo3-236) 'It's Monday,' he told his mother. (oo3-236)
(oo3-236) 'It's Monday,' he told his mother. (oo3-236)
(oo3-237) 'The Great Humberto's on tonight. (oo3-237)
(oo3-237) 'The Great Humberto's on tonight. (oo3-237)
(oo3-237) 'The Great Humberto's on tonight. (oo3-237)
(oo3-238) I want to stay somewhere with a television.' (oo3-238)
(oo3-238) I want to stay somewhere with a television.' (oo3-238)
(oo3-238) I want to stay somewhere with a television.' (oo3-238)
(oo3-239) Monday. (oo3-239)
(oo3-239) Monday. (oo3-239)
(oo3-239) Monday. (oo3-239)
(oo3-24o) This reminded Harry of something. (oo3-24o)
(oo3-24o) This reminded Harry of something. (oo3-24o)
(oo3-24o) This reminded Harry of something. (oo3-24o)
(oo3-241) If it was Monday - and you could usually count on Dudley to know the days of the week, because of television - then tomorrow, Tuesday, was Harry's eleventh birthday. (oo3-241)
(oo3-241) If it was Monday - and you could usually count on Dudley to know the days of the week, because of television - then tomorrow, Tuesday, was Harry's eleventh birthday. (oo3-241)
(oo3-241) If it was Monday - and you could usually count on Dudley to know the days of the week, because of television - then tomorrow, Tuesday, was Harry's eleventh birthday. (oo3-241)
(oo3-242) Of course, his birthdays were never exactly fun - last year, the Dursleys had given him a coat-hanger and a pair of Uncle Vernon's old socks. (oo3-242)
(oo3-242) Of course, his birthdays were never exactly fun - last year, the Dursleys had given him a coat-hanger and a pair of Uncle Vernon's old socks. (oo3-242)
(oo3-242) Of course, his birthdays were never exactly fun - last year, the Dursleys had given him a coat-hanger and a pair of Uncle Vernon's old socks. (oo3-242)
(oo3-243) Still, you weren't eleven every day. (oo3-243)
(oo3-243) Still, you weren't eleven every day. (oo3-243)
(oo3-243) Still, you weren't eleven every day. (oo3-243)
(oo3-244) Uncle Vernon was back and he was smiling. (oo3-244)
(oo3-244) Uncle Vernon was back and he was smiling. (oo3-244)
(oo3-244) Uncle Vernon was back and he was smiling. (oo3-244)
(oo3-245) He was also carrying a long, thin package and didn't answer Aunt Petunia when she asked what he'd bought. (oo3-245)
(oo3-245) He was also carrying a long, thin package and didn't answer Aunt Petunia when she asked what he'd bought. (oo3-245)
(oo3-245) He was also carrying a long, thin package and didn't answer Aunt Petunia when she asked what he'd bought. (oo3-245)
(oo3-246) 'Found the perfect place!' he said. (oo3-246)
(oo3-246) 'Found the perfect place!' he said. (oo3-246)
(oo3-246) 'Found the perfect place!' he said. (oo3-246)
(oo3-247) 'Come on! (oo3-247)
(oo3-247) 'Come on! (oo3-247)
(oo3-247) 'Come on! (oo3-247)
(oo3-248) Everyone out!' (oo3-248)
(oo3-248) Everyone out!' (oo3-248)
(oo3-248) Everyone out!' (oo3-248)
(oo3-249) It was very cold outside the car. (oo3-249)
(oo3-249) It was very cold outside the car. (oo3-249)
(oo3-249) It was very cold outside the car. (oo3-249)
(oo3-25o) Uncle Vernon was pointing at what looked like a large rock way out to sea. (oo3-25o)
(oo3-25o) Uncle Vernon was pointing at what looked like a large rock way out to sea. (oo3-25o)
(oo3-25o) Uncle Vernon was pointing at what looked like a large rock way out to sea. (oo3-25o)
(oo3-251) Perched on top of the rock was the most miserable little shack you could imagine. (oo3-251)
(oo3-251) Perched on top of the rock was the most miserable little shack you could imagine. (oo3-251)
(oo3-251) Perched on top of the rock was the most miserable little shack you could imagine. (oo3-251)
(oo3-252) One thing was certain, there was no television in there. (oo3-252)
(oo3-252) One thing was certain, there was no television in there. (oo3-252)
(oo3-252) One thing was certain, there was no television in there. (oo3-252)
(oo3-253) 'Storm forecast for tonight!' said Uncle Vernon gleefully, clapping his hands together. (oo3-253)
(oo3-253) 'Storm forecast for tonight!' said Uncle Vernon gleefully, clapping his hands together. (oo3-253)
(oo3-253) 'Storm forecast for tonight!' said Uncle Vernon gleefully, clapping his hands together. (oo3-253)
(oo3-254) 'And this gentleman's kindly agreed to lend us his boat!' (oo3-254)
(oo3-254) 'And this gentleman's kindly agreed to lend us his boat!' (oo3-254)
(oo3-254) 'And this gentleman's kindly agreed to lend us his boat!' (oo3-254)
(oo3-255) A toothless old man came ambling up to them, pointing, with a rather wicked grin, at an old rowing boat bobbing in the iron-grey water below them. (oo3-255)
(oo3-255) A toothless old man came ambling up to them, pointing, with a rather wicked grin, at an old rowing boat bobbing in the iron-grey water below them. (oo3-255)
(oo3-255) A toothless old man came ambling up to them, pointing, with a rather wicked grin, at an old rowing boat bobbing in the iron-grey water below them. (oo3-255)
(oo3-256) I've already got us some rations,' said Uncle Vernon, 'so all aboard!' (oo3-256)
(oo3-256) I've already got us some rations,' said Uncle Vernon, 'so all aboard!' (oo3-256)
(oo3-256) I've already got us some rations,' said Uncle Vernon, 'so all aboard!' (oo3-256)
(oo3-257) It was freezing in the boat. (oo3-257)
(oo3-257) It was freezing in the boat. (oo3-257)
(oo3-257) It was freezing in the boat. (oo3-257)
(oo3-258) Icy sea spray and rain crept down their necks and a chilly wind whipped their faces. (oo3-258)
(oo3-258) Icy sea spray and rain crept down their necks and a chilly wind whipped their faces. (oo3-258)
(oo3-258) Icy sea spray and rain crept down their necks and a chilly wind whipped their faces. (oo3-258)
(oo3-259) After what seemed like hours they reached the rock, where Uncle Vernon, slipping and sliding, led the way to the broken-down house. (oo3-259)
(oo3-259) After what seemed like hours they reached the rock, where Uncle Vernon, slipping and sliding, led the way to the broken-down house. (oo3-259)
(oo3-259) After what seemed like hours they reached the rock, where Uncle Vernon, slipping and sliding, led the way to the broken-down house. (oo3-259)
(oo3-26o) The inside was horrible; (oo3-26o)
(oo3-26o) The inside was horrible; (oo3-26o)
(oo3-26o) The inside was horrible; (oo3-26o)
(oo3-261) it smelled strongly of seaweed, the wind whistled through the gaps in the wooden walls and the fireplace was damp and empty. (oo3-261)
(oo3-261) it smelled strongly of seaweed, the wind whistled through the gaps in the wooden walls and the fireplace was damp and empty. (oo3-261)
(oo3-261) it smelled strongly of seaweed, the wind whistled through the gaps in the wooden walls and the fireplace was damp and empty. (oo3-261)
(oo3-262) There were only two rooms. (oo3-262)
(oo3-262) There were only two rooms. (oo3-262)
(oo3-262) There were only two rooms. (oo3-262)
(oo3-263) Uncle Vernon's rations turned out to be a packet of crisps each and four bananas. (oo3-263)
(oo3-263) Uncle Vernon's rations turned out to be a packet of crisps each and four bananas. (oo3-263)
(oo3-263) Uncle Vernon's rations turned out to be a packet of crisps each and four bananas. (oo3-263)
(oo3-264) He tried to start a fire but the empty crisp packets just smoked and shrivelled up. (oo3-264)
(oo3-264) He tried to start a fire but the empty crisp packets just smoked and shrivelled up. (oo3-264)
(oo3-264) He tried to start a fire but the empty crisp packets just smoked and shrivelled up. (oo3-264)
(oo3-265) 'Could do with some of those letters now, eh?' he said cheerfully. (oo3-265)
(oo3-265) 'Could do with some of those letters now, eh?' he said cheerfully. (oo3-265)
(oo3-265) 'Could do with some of those letters now, eh?' he said cheerfully. (oo3-265)
(oo3-266) He was in a very good mood. (oo3-266)
(oo3-266) He was in a very good mood. (oo3-266)
(oo3-266) He was in a very good mood. (oo3-266)
(oo3-267) Obviously he thought nobody stood a chance of reaching them here in a storm to deliver post. (oo3-267)
(oo3-267) Obviously he thought nobody stood a chance of reaching them here in a storm to deliver post. (oo3-267)
(oo3-267) Obviously he thought nobody stood a chance of reaching them here in a storm to deliver post. (oo3-267)
(oo3-268) Harry privately agreed, though the thought didn't cheer him up at all. (oo3-268)
(oo3-268) Harry privately agreed, though the thought didn't cheer him up at all. (oo3-268)
(oo3-268) Harry privately agreed, though the thought didn't cheer him up at all. (oo3-268)
(oo3-269) As night fell, the promised storm blew up around them. (oo3-269)
(oo3-269) As night fell, the promised storm blew up around them. (oo3-269)
(oo3-269) As night fell, the promised storm blew up around them. (oo3-269)
(oo3-27o) Spray from the high waves splattered the walls of the hut and a fierce wind rattled the filthy windows. (oo3-27o)
(oo3-27o) Spray from the high waves splattered the walls of the hut and a fierce wind rattled the filthy windows. (oo3-27o)
(oo3-27o) Spray from the high waves splattered the walls of the hut and a fierce wind rattled the filthy windows. (oo3-27o)
(oo3-271) Aunt Petunia found a few mouldy blankets in the second room and made up a bed for Dudley on the moth-eaten sofa. (oo3-271)
(oo3-271) Aunt Petunia found a few mouldy blankets in the second room and made up a bed for Dudley on the moth-eaten sofa. (oo3-271)
(oo3-271) Aunt Petunia found a few mouldy blankets in the second room and made up a bed for Dudley on the moth-eaten sofa. (oo3-271)
(oo3-272) She and Uncle Vernon went off to the lumpy bed next door and Harry was left to find the softest bit of floor he could and to curl up under the thinnest, most ragged blanket. (oo3-272)
(oo3-272) She and Uncle Vernon went off to the lumpy bed next door and Harry was left to find the softest bit of floor he could and to curl up under the thinnest, most ragged blanket. (oo3-272)
(oo3-272) She and Uncle Vernon went off to the lumpy bed next door and Harry was left to find the softest bit of floor he could and to curl up under the thinnest, most ragged blanket. (oo3-272)
(oo3-273) The storm raged more and more ferociously as the night went on. (oo3-273)
(oo3-273) The storm raged more and more ferociously as the night went on. (oo3-273)
(oo3-273) The storm raged more and more ferociously as the night went on. (oo3-273)
(oo3-274) Harry couldn't sleep. (oo3-274)
(oo3-274) Harry couldn't sleep. (oo3-274)
(oo3-274) Harry couldn't sleep. (oo3-274)
(oo3-275) He shivered and turned over, trying to get comfortable, his stomach rumbling with hunger. (oo3-275)
(oo3-275) He shivered and turned over, trying to get comfortable, his stomach rumbling with hunger. (oo3-275)
(oo3-275) He shivered and turned over, trying to get comfortable, his stomach rumbling with hunger. (oo3-275)
(oo3-276) Dudley's snores were drowned by the low rolls of thunder that started near midnight. (oo3-276)
(oo3-276) Dudley's snores were drowned by the low rolls of thunder that started near midnight. (oo3-276)
(oo3-276) Dudley's snores were drowned by the low rolls of thunder that started near midnight. (oo3-276)
(oo3-277) The lighted dial of Dudley's watch, which was dangling over the edge of the sofa on his fat wrist, told Harry he'd be eleven in ten minutes' time. (oo3-277)
(oo3-277) The lighted dial of Dudley's watch, which was dangling over the edge of the sofa on his fat wrist, told Harry he'd be eleven in ten minutes' time. (oo3-277)
(oo3-277) The lighted dial of Dudley's watch, which was dangling over the edge of the sofa on his fat wrist, told Harry he'd be eleven in ten minutes' time. (oo3-277)
(oo3-278) He lay and watched his birthday tick nearer, wondering if the Dursleys would remember at all, wondering where the letter-writer was now. (oo3-278)
(oo3-278) He lay and watched his birthday tick nearer, wondering if the Dursleys would remember at all, wondering where the letter-writer was now. (oo3-278)
(oo3-278) He lay and watched his birthday tick nearer, wondering if the Dursleys would remember at all, wondering where the letter-writer was now. (oo3-278)
(oo3-279) Five minutes to go. (oo3-279)
(oo3-279) Five minutes to go. (oo3-279)
(oo3-279) Five minutes to go. (oo3-279)
(oo3-28o) Harry heard something creak outside. (oo3-28o)
(oo3-28o) Harry heard something creak outside. (oo3-28o)
(oo3-28o) Harry heard something creak outside. (oo3-28o)
(oo3-281) He hoped the roof wasn't going to fall in, although he might be warmer if it did. (oo3-281)
(oo3-281) He hoped the roof wasn't going to fall in, although he might be warmer if it did. (oo3-281)
(oo3-281) He hoped the roof wasn't going to fall in, although he might be warmer if it did. (oo3-281)
(oo3-282) Four minutes to go. (oo3-282)
(oo3-282) Four minutes to go. (oo3-282)
(oo3-282) Four minutes to go. (oo3-282)
(oo3-283) Maybe the house in Privet Drive would be so full of letters when they got back that he'd be able to steal one somehow. (oo3-283)
(oo3-283) Maybe the house in Privet Drive would be so full of letters when they got back that he'd be able to steal one somehow. (oo3-283)
(oo3-283) Maybe the house in Privet Drive would be so full of letters when they got back that he'd be able to steal one somehow. (oo3-283)
(oo3-284) Three minutes to go. (oo3-284)
(oo3-284) Three minutes to go. (oo3-284)
(oo3-284) Three minutes to go. (oo3-284)
(oo3-285) Was that the sea, slapping hard on the rock like that? (oo3-285)
(oo3-285) Was that the sea, slapping hard on the rock like that? (oo3-285)
(oo3-285) Was that the sea, slapping hard on the rock like that? (oo3-285)
(oo3-286) And (two minutes to go) what was that funny crunching noise? (oo3-286)
(oo3-286) And (two minutes to go) what was that funny crunching noise? (oo3-286)
(oo3-286) And (two minutes to go) what was that funny crunching noise? (oo3-286)
(oo3-287) Was the rock crumbling into the sea? (oo3-287)
(oo3-287) Was the rock crumbling into the sea? (oo3-287)
(oo3-287) Was the rock crumbling into the sea? (oo3-287)
(oo3-288) One minute to go and he'd be eleven. (oo3-288)
(oo3-288) One minute to go and he'd be eleven. (oo3-288)
(oo3-288) One minute to go and he'd be eleven. (oo3-288)
(oo3-289) Thirty seconds ... twenty ... ten - nine - maybe he'd wake Dudley up, just to annoy him - three - two - one - (oo3-289)
(oo3-289) Thirty seconds ... twenty ... ten - nine - maybe he'd wake Dudley up, just to annoy him - three - two - one - (oo3-289)
(oo3-289) Thirty seconds ... twenty ... ten - nine - maybe he'd wake Dudley up, just to annoy him - three - two - one - (oo3-289)
(oo3-29o) BOOM. (oo3-29o)
(oo3-29o) BOOM. (oo3-29o)
(oo3-29o) BOOM. (oo3-29o)
(oo3-291) The whole shack shivered and Harry sat bolt upright, staring at the door. (oo3-291)
(oo3-291) The whole shack shivered and Harry sat bolt upright, staring at the door. (oo3-291)
(oo3-291) The whole shack shivered and Harry sat bolt upright, staring at the door. (oo3-291)
(oo3-292) Someone was outside, knocking to come in. (oo3-292)
(oo3-292) Someone was outside, knocking to come in. (oo3-292)
(oo3-292) Someone was outside, knocking to come in. (oo3-292)
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