In 1997, Harry whiled away his time in the Summer in his bedroom by skimming over copies of the Daily Prophet for news of the Dark Lord. He also read about Albus Dumbledore's past life, from the point of view of both Elphias Doge and Rita Skeeter.[11] During this time, Dudley Dursley left Harry a cup of tea outside his bedroom door.[11] A few days before his birthday, members of the Order of the Phoenix took the Dursleys away from the house to protect them, as Lily Potter's protection would soon break.[12] Soon other members came for Harry and he left his bedroom, and the house, for good.[3]