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  1. Why did the Dursleys mistreat Harry? Answer: The Dursleys mistreated Harry because they resented him for the magical powers he possessed.

  2. What did the Dursleys do to Harry to show their dislike? Answer: The Dursleys forced Harry to sleep on the cupboard under the stairs, made him wear Dudley’s old clothes, and limited his meals to what was leftovers.

  3. What was the Dursleys’ opinion about Harry’s magical abilities? Answer: The Dursleys disliked Harry’s magical abilities and thought it was wrong and unnatural.

  4. Who rescued Harry from the Dursleys mistreatment? Answer: Hagrid rescued Harry from the Dursleys mistreatment and brought him to Hogwarts.

  5. Why did Hagrid rescue Harry from the Dursleys? Answer: Hagrid was asked by Dumbledore to rescue Harry from the Dursleys and take him to Hogwarts.

  6. What did Hagrid give Harry on the train journey to Hogwarts? Answer: Hagrid gave Harry a cake and an owl as gifts, and also gave him a Chocolate Frog and an introduction to the wizarding world.

  7. What did Hagrid tell Harry about how he came to be living with the Dursleys? Answer: Hagrid told Harry that he had been left with them by his parents, who had been killed in a battle between Voldemort and the wizarding world.

  8. How did Harry feel about the Dursleys mistreating him? Answer: Harry felt confused and angry about the Dursleys mistreating him, but also grateful to Hagrid for rescuing him.

  9. What were the reactions of the other students when they found out that Harry was mistreated? Answer: The other students were shocked and sympathetic when they found out Harry had been mistreated.

  10. How did Hagrid help Harry to adjust to school life after being mistreated? Answer: Hagrid helped Harry to settle in by introducing him to the other students, explaining the rules and regulations of the school, and helping him to pick out his supplies.