Harry Threatens Dudley with Fake Spells
July 31, 1992
Pages 8-9
Pages 8-9
Dudley Dursley approaches Harry in the garden, mocking him for not receiving any birthday cards and accusing him of having no friends at Hogwarts. In retaliation, Harry pretends to threaten Dudley with a spell. Dudley panics and runs to his mother, calling for help. Although Harry does not actually use magic, he enjoys frightening Dudley, but this results in further punishment from Petunia Dursley.
Characters
Harry Potter Harry Pretends to Threaten Dudley With Magic to Scare Him Away
Dudley Dursley Dudley Taunts Harry About His Lack of Birthday Cards and Friends
Locations
Hogwarts School Dudley Derides Harry’s School as a “Freak Place”
4 Privet Drive The Interaction Between Harry and Dudley Happens in the Dursleys’ Garden