Chapter Summary:
Describes Harry’s final days with the Dursleys, his first trip to London’s King’s Cross Station, and his initial struggle to find Platform 9 ¾. He meets the Weasley family, who help him access the hidden platform, and he boards the Hogwarts Express. Harry meets Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger for the first time, and they travel to Hogwarts.
as we progress on our journey
may we know happiness
even in the darkest of times
if we only remember
to turn on the marvellous light
lumos
O Source of Phoenix Song, enchant our eyes,
that we may see your mystery
pause
Let us notice glimmers of gratitude
in the old and in the new
Let us discover a hope for the future
in friendly faces and in ancient places
We solemnly swear to seek the common good
reflect
Where do you hope your journey leads?
“he didn’t know what he was going to — but it had to be better than what he was leaving behind“
– Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Chapter 6: The journey from platform 9 3/4
Help us live this Muggle day to the full
ready for our train to leave the platform
sharing kindness with all we meet
Help us carry awareness of life’s magic
into every moment, in every breath