In the summer of 1992, they stayed at the Dursleys in Privet Drive again. She spent their first year at Hogwarts fulfilling her duty by getting and sending letters to Rubeus Hagrid and even took ones to Charles Weasley in Romania. Throughout her life, she fulfilled the traditional function of an owl by delivering mail for Harry. Hedwig stayed with him during this time, his only friend at 4 Privet Drive. In the days before arriving for his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry avoided the Dursleys by staying in his room. Harry decided to name her Hedwig after an individual he saw mentioned in A History of Magic. This was the first birthday present Harry had ever received, as the Dursleys never celebrated his birthday. Harry was obviously delighted with his new pet and was very grateful to Hagrid. She was a birthday present for Harry when he turned eleven. In 1991, Hedwig was kept by the Eeylops Owl Emporium, until she was purchased by Rubeus Hagrid while he was helping Harry Potter get school supplies. Hagrid introduces Hedwig to Harry in 1991 ' Harry now carried a large cage that held a beautiful snowy owl, fast asleep with her head under her wing.' - Harry Potter after receiving Hedwig as a gift
