On November 1

On November 1, Hagrid, a 'half-giant',
delivers Harry to his only living relatives,
the cruel and magic-phobic Dursleys,
comprising Uncle Vernon, a bad-tempered uncle,
Aunt Petunia, a woman who appears to absolutely loathe Harry,
and Dudley, their spoiled and overweight son.
They attempt in vain to rid him of his magical powers,
hide his magical heritage,
and severely punish him after any strange occurrences.
However, as his eleventh birthday approaches,
Harry has his first contact with the magical world when he begins
receiving letters from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,
which are delivered by owls. Unfortunately,
his uncle confiscates the letters before he can read them.
Much to the Dursley's chagrin,
Hogwarts is aware that Harry is not receiving his letter and send
a representative of the school to meet with him and explain his heritage.
At the stroke of midnight on Harry's eleventh birthday,
Rubeus Hagrid, Hogwarts' gamekeeper,
appears and informs Harry that he is a wizard and has been
invited to attend the school.
Each book chronicles one year in Harry's life,
which is mostly spent at Hogwarts.
There he learns to use magic and brew potions.
Harry also learns to overcome many magical, social,
and emotional hurdles as he struggles through his adolescence,
Voldemort's second rise to power,
and the Ministry of Magic's corruption and incompetence.
After facing many obstacles, forging lasting friendships,
and losing countless loved ones,
Harry Potter confronts the Dark Lord for the last time.