Overview
The Burrow is home to the Weasleys. For Harry, its noise, warmth and magical household objects contrast strongly with Privet Drive. Its unconventional appearance expresses the family’s practical use of magic. The attack shown in the sixth film should not be inserted into an account of the sixth novel.
In the books
Facts below follow the novels. Adaptation details are not merged into the book account.
Ron, Fred and George bring Harry to the Burrow in a flying car.
Source: Chamber of Secrets, “The Burrow”.Harry helps de-gnome the garden during his first stay.
Source: Chamber of Secrets, “The Burrow”.Bill and Fleur’s wedding takes place at the Burrow.
Source: Deathly Hallows, “The Wedding”.Reading notes
This entry distinguishes what the story establishes from what a character believes. For context, read the named chapters rather than relying on an isolated statement. A film scene, game mechanic or fan theory is not evidence that the same event occurs in the novels.
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Sources
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, chapter “The Burrow”.
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, chapter “The Wedding”.
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