Chapter 3 Summary

Harry is amazed and delighted to see his friend Ron. What is more surprising is that Ron appears to be floating outside of Harry's upper-floor window. On closer inspection, Harry realizes that Ron is in a magical flying car that is being driven by his twin brothers, Fred and George. They have come to rescue Harry because Ron became worried when he didn't get any replies to the letters he'd sent to Harry. Ron and his brothers use the car to pull the bars off Harry's window. They then use a hairpin to unlock the cupboard under the stairs and retrieve Harry's belongings. They are about to escape through the window, only to realize they have left Hedwig behind. Harry rescues Hedwig, who has awakened Mr. Dursley with her screeching. Mr. Dursley reaches Harry's room to find him escaping, which sends him into...