Albus Dumbledore's letter to Vernon and Petunia Dursley

This letter was written by Albus Dumbledore to Petunia and Vernon Dursley and explained Ronald Weasley and Harry Potter's arrival in the Flying Ford Anglia and their meeting with the Whomping Willow. Harry knew that Dumbledore's writing to the Dursleys and they would be disappointed that the Whomping Willow hadn't squashed him flat.

Behind the scenes

 * In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, no mention is made of the letter. However upon being in Severus Snape's office, Minerva McGonagall told Harry and Ron that they (Dumbledore and her) would write to both their families that respective evening.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)

Notes and references
Lettre d'Albus Dumbledore à Arthur et Molly Weasley