Once again, Harry, Ron and Hermione must solve the mystery-what were the circumstances of Black’s original crime, and how is he related to Harry’s parents and their death? Who is the traitor who informed on Harry’s parents to Voldemort? In working out this puzzle, Harry finds both his father’s best friends and his own godfather. Soon, Black has found his way into Hogwarts, so Harry isn’t even safe in his own dormitory. A much-feared prisoner named Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban, the wizard prison, and Harry is believed to be the target of his next kill. Rather than being punished by the Ministry of Magic, Harry soon finds that he is being protected. Harry’s bargain with his uncle over the form backfires when Harry gets angry and accidentally “inflates” Aunt Marge.įrightened that he will be under arrest by the Ministry of Magic for the improper use of magic by an underage wizard, Harry tries to run away but is picked up by a magical bus and delivered to Diagon Alley, where he is able to meet his Hogwarts friends and purchase his supplies for the new school year. The only problem is that he has to get Uncle Vernon to sign his permission slip to do so.

He can’t wait to get back to school at Hogwarts, and he’s especially anticipating the third-year privilege of visiting the all-magical village of Hogsmeade near the school. Harry has spent yet another miserable summer at home with the Dursleys.

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