The Dursleys Live an Ordinary Life While Hiding a Magical Secret
November 1, 1981
Pages 1-2
Pages 1-2
Vernon and Petunia Dursley pride themselves on their normal life with their spoiled son, Dudley. However, they are haunted by the secret of Petunia’s estranged sister, Lily Potter, and her magical family. Determined to maintain their reputation, they avoid any contact with the Potters, whom they view as an embarrassment.
Characters
Dudley Dursley The Dursleys Think Dudley Is the Finest Boy
Harry Potter The Dursleys Don't Want Dudley Mixing With A Kid Like Harry
James Potter The Dursleys Fear What the Neighbors Would Say if the Potters Showed Up
Lily Potter The Dursleys Fear What the Neighbors Would Say if the Potters Showed Up
Petunia Dursley Mrs. Dursley is Thin, Blonde, and Has Twice the Usual Amount of Neck
Vernon Dursley Mr. Dursley is a Big Beefy Man With Hardly Any Neck
Locations
Grunnings We Learn Where Mr. Dursley Works
4 Privet Drive We Learn This is Where the Dursleys Live
Groups
The Dursleys The Dursley's Are Perfectly Normal, Thank You Very Much!
The Dursley's Neighbors Mrs. Dursley Crains Over Her Garden Fences and Spies on the Neighbors
The Potters The Dursleys Fear What the Neighbors Would Say if the Potters Showed Up