Гарри Поттер и философский камень
The Journey from Platform Nine and Three Quarters
"Youknowthatblack-hairedboywhowasnearusinthestation?Knowwhoheis?"
"Who?"
"HarryPotter!"
Harryheardthelittlegirl’svoice.
"Oh,Mom,canIgoonthetrainandseehim,Mom,ehplease..."
"You’vealreadyseenhim,Ginny,andthepoorboyisn’tsomethingyougoggleatinazoo. Ishereally,Fred?Howdoyouknow?"
"Askedhim.Sawhisscar.It’sreallythere—likelightning."
"Poordear—nowonderhewasalone,Iwondered. Hewaseversopolitewhenheaskedhowtogetontotheplatform."
"Nevermindthat,doyouthinkherememberswhatYou-Know-Wholookslike?"
Theirmothersuddenlybecameverystern.
"Iforbidyoutoaskhim,Fred.No,don’tyoudare.Asthoughheneedsremindingofthatonhisfirstdayatschool."
"Allright,keepyourhairon."
Awhistlesounded.
