We find Harry lying in the flowerbed beneath the [Dursleys]' window, listening to the news for any sign of Voldemort's return as [Vernon] and [Petunia] discuss him, [Dudley], and the neighbors. Finally, Harry concludes that nothing will come of the news, and moves to leave his flowerbed.

Without warning Harry hears a loud crack and jumps up, smashing his head on the open window and infuriating [Uncle Vernon]. Finally, after an argument with Vernon and [Petunia], Harry insults them and walks off down the street.

Harry walks off alone, thinking about the crack that he heard and sure that it was the sound of someone [Apparating]. He thinks with frustration about the [Daily Prophet]'s ignorance, his lack of news from Ron and Hermione, and his memories of seeing Cedric killed, and resists the temptation to confront [Dudley]'s gang.

Getting up from the swing, Harry heads for home, stopping [Dudley] en route to torment him. Dudley, however, tells Harry he's heard him crying out in his sleep, prompting Harry to threaten him with his wand.

[Dudley] and Harry both feel suddenly cold and plunged into darkness, and Harry realizes that Dementors have appeared. Thinking it's Harry, Dudley punches him, but Harry just manages to drive them away without any permanent damage to himself or Dudley.

With the [dementors] gone, Mrs. Figg comes running up - and unexpectedly yells at Harry to keep his wand out.

[Dudley] and Harry arrive home, where Dudley's condition causes an uproar with [Vernon] and [Petunia]. Within seconds, they call Harry into the kitchen to explain what has happened.