Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

01The Unfortunate Birthday

The day marking Harry's thirteenth year of existence was marred by the unwelcome presence of his Aunt Marge, a woman whose demeanor was even more distasteful than the usual tormentors Harry had to endure at the Dursleys. Marge, with her sharp tongue and harsh words, spent her visit hurling insults at Harry and his deceased parents. The barrage of derogatory comments ignited a fury within Harry, a fury so potent that he inadvertently caused Marge to inflate like a helium balloon and float away. Fearful of the repercussions, Harry hastily gathered his belongings and fled the confines of the Dursley's residence. As he meandered through the dimly lit streets, a sense of dread and fear gnawed at Harry's insides. He was under the impression that his actions would lead to his expulsion from Hogwarts for the unauthorized use of magic outside the school premises. Just as his thoughts were spiraling into a vortex of despair, a large, triple-decker bus materialized out of thin air. This was the Knight Bus, a haven for witches and wizards stranded in the muggle world. The conductor, a lanky man named Stan Shunpike, welcomed Harry aboard with a toothy grin. While on the bus, Harry was introduced to the chilling news of Sirius Black's escape. Black was a notorious wizard, infamous for his alleged betrayal of Harry's parents to the dark lord Voldemort, and for the murder of thirteen innocent people with a single curse. The news sent a jolt of shock through Harry, but it also ignited a spark of curiosity. He found himself wondering about the timing of Black's escape and the potential danger it posed to him and his friends at Hogwarts. The Knight Bus eventually deposited Harry at the Leaky Cauldron, where he was greeted by none other than the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge. Harry braced himself for a reprimand, but to his surprise, Fudge did not chastise him for his magical mishap. Instead, the Minister seemed relieved to find Harry unharmed, a reaction that left Harry with more questions than answers.