Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Summary

Part 6

A month later, Harry leaves Little Whinging to catch the Hogwarts Express, which leaves King's Cross Station from Platform Nine and Three-quarters. At first, he is uncertain how to access the wizard platform, but he receives help from , who shows him how to reach the train. While on the train, Harry befriends and , two first-year students with their own insecurities about entering Hogwarts: as the youngest of five brothers who have achieved success at Hogwarts, Ron worries about distinguishing himself, while Hermione is anxious about her background as a Muggle-born. Harry also meets , a slightly dopey first-year with a pet toad named , and , an unpleasant student who arrogantly offers to advise Harry on who to be friends with.