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    The Dursleys Live an Ordinary Life While Hiding a Magical Secret

    November 1, 1981
    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