Harry Moves from Cupboard to Dudley’s Spare Room
July 23, 1991
Pages 36-38
Pages 36-38
Uncle Vernon moves Harry from his cupboard to Dudley’s second bedroom, a space cluttered with broken toys. Though it appears generous, the relocation is motivated by fear of the letters. Harry reflects on the irony of losing the letter while gaining a room filled with Dudley’s discarded items.
Characters
Dudley Dursley Dudley Throws A Tantrum Over Harry Moving Into His Spare Bedroom
Marge Dursley Marge Is Briefly Mentioned As The Usual Visitor For The Spare Bedroom
Vernon Dursley Vernon Seizes Harry’s Letter And Forces Him Out Of The Cupboard As A Suppressive Measure
Harry Potter Harry Moves From The Cupboard To Dudley’s Second Bedroom And Longs For His Lost Letter
Petunia Dursley Petunia Stands By Vernon’s Decision To Relocate Harry Despite Dudley’s Protests
Locations
4 Privet Drive The Dursleys’ Home Becomes The Center Of Conflict Over Harry’s Living Arrangements
The Cupboard Under the Stairs Harry’s Old Sleeping Space Is Promptly Vacated After Vernon’s Intervention
Connections
The Dursleys' Treatment of Harry Harry’s Comfort Is Overshadowed By The Dursleys’ Efforts To Keep His Letter Away
The Dursleys' Hatred of Magic Vernon And Petunia Vow To Stamp Out Any Sign Of Wizardry In Their Household
Things
Smelting Stick Dudley Uses His Smelting Stick To Express Anger Over Losing His Extra Room
Harry's Hogwarts Letter The Hogwarts Letter Sparks Fear And A Hasty Rearrangement Of Harry’s Living Space
Groups
The Dursleys The Dursleys Unite In Their Efforts To Suppress Any Mention Of Harry’s Magical Heritage
