Why did Harry and Ron not get through the barrier?

On 1 September 1992, Dobby the House-elf blocked the magical barrier dividing Platforms Nine and Ten in order to prevent Harry Potter and Ron Weasley from attending school. Consequently, they decided the only way to get to Hogwarts was to steal Arthur Weasley’s Flying Ford Anglia and fly it to the school.

Why didn’t Ron and Harry wait for Ron’s parents?

Because they thought the platform had been completely closed and Ron’s parents wouldn’t be able to get back through either. Then they panicked and made a terrible decision cuz they were 12.

Why did Ron and Harry take the flying car to Hogwarts?

Flight to Hogwarts Ron was worried that his parents might not be able to get back through, so they used the car to fly to Hogwarts. Just as they arrived on school grounds, the car began to break down and they ended up crashing into the Whomping Willow.

Why did Dobby block the barrier?

In September of 1992, the house elf Dobby used this charm to block the barrier to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, therefore preventing Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley from using it, as part of his plot to try to save Harry from the opening of the Chamber of Secrets.

How are Ron and Harry punished for flying the car?

They are punished by being secluded for their meal and given a detention, but never once is food withheld.

What did Molly say to Ron when he stole the car?

HOW DARE YOU STEAL THAT CAR! I AM ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTED! YOUR FATHER’S NOW FACING AN INQUIRY AT WORK AND IT’S ENTIRELY YOUR FAULT! IF YOU PUT ANOTHER TOE OUT OF LINE WE’LL BRING YOU STRAIGHT HOME!

How did Fred and George fly out of Hogwarts?

The twins placed their Portable Swamp in the hallway near Professor Umbridge’s office so that Harry Potter could use Umbridge’s fireplace to speak to Sirius Black via Floo Network. Fred and George Summoned their broomsticks from Umbridge’s office, and flew out of Hogwarts, after advertising their shop.

Who bewitched the flying car?

Ford Anglia
Mr. Weasley is well-known for collecting and bewitching an array of Muggle artifacts, including his Ford Anglia, which does not impress Mrs. Weasley. Mr. Weasley’s enchantments included stretching the car’s interior, making it suitable for eight people and their luggage.

Why didn’t Harry and Ron just drive the flying car?

So basically they thought it was an emergency that they missed the train … and they wanted to drive the flying car. Obviously Mrs Weasley’s Howler told them otherwise. Because Ron and Harry got it in their heads that they had to reach Hogwarts fast, and did not think it through.

How did Harry and Ron get to Platform Nine and three quarters?

That magical barrier was their only way to get to platform nine and three quarters so they could board the train that would take them to their school. Once Harry and Ron figured that the train had left, they decided to follow the train in a bewitched car that could fly in hopes that they could catch up with the train.

What happens to Harry and Ron when they get to Hogwarts?

Harry and Ron miss the Hogwarts Express and fly Mr. Weasley’s bewitched car to Hogwarts. When they crash into the barrier between platforms nine and ten (and Hedwig makes a noisy fuss about it), Harry and Ron attract the attention of Muggles at King’s Cross.

What happens to Harry and Ron at King’s Cross?

When they crash into the barrier between platforms nine and ten (and Hedwig makes a noisy fuss about it), Harry and Ron attract the attention of Muggles at King’s Cross. Unable to follow the rest of the Weasleys to platform nine and three quarters, Ron and Harry miss the Hogwarts Express.