Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone 2nd post

 In Chapter 2 we move forward 10 years into the everyday life of Harry living at the Dursleys. This chapter     helps us get a sense of what it is like to be growing up with your wretched Aunt and Uncle while you are no where near the same as them. Harry doesn't belong with the Dursleys and we get a very clear sense of why in this chapter. One morning in the Dursleys residence Harry is so rudely wakened by his aunt which is no surprise as this is a normal morning routine. Only this day is Dudley's birthday and things have to be perfect according to Aunt Petunia. Dudley and his friend Piers scout around the zoo while Harry fantasizes over a boa constrictor that appears to be talking to him. Once Dudley and Piers see this they push harry out of the way to get a better look by leaning on the glass. Then suddenly the glass disappears sending Dudley and Piers straight into the cage while the boa constrictor escapes. While the Dursleys are in shock, they also blame Harry for this and he is sent to his cupboard under the stairs without any food.

This chapter really helps set things up for the events to come by establishing the uniqueness of Harry and the wonders of "magic." Although this chapter is fairly short it is key in establishing the base of the story. While Harry wonders about this event and asks questions to himself he still cannot come to the fact that anything is different about him. Since his aunt and uncle have kept everything from him meaning they havent and will not tell him he is a wizard and belongs in the wizarding world. The last two chapters are really great in drawing in readers to stay meaning they cannot stop reading the book, I think that J.K Rowling does a great job with this in the book.