Chapter 4 - Back to the Burrow Summary

The Dursleys are waiting for the Weasleys to come to pick up Harry. Uncle Vernon is very put out as the Weasleys are late. Using their magical form of transportation, Mr. Weasley, Ron, and the twins, George and Fred, try to come through the chimney. There is an electric fire in the fireplace, so they get stuck in the flue. With no other choice, they burst through the boarded up hearth right into the living room, understandably upsetting the Dursleys. The Weasleys, innocently unaware of the havoc they have caused, try to be friendly and polite to the Muggles. These conciliatory overtures are not well accepted and the atmosphere is extremely uncomfortable.

With a wave of Mr. Weasley's wand and a sprinkle of magical powder, a green fire appears in the fireplace through...