Harry’s Hand-Me-Down School Uniform
July 23, 1991
Pages 32-33
Pages 32-33
Aunt Petunia repurposes Dudley’s old clothes into Harry’s new school uniform, dyeing them gray in a foul-smelling concoction. Despite Harry’s sarcastic remarks, he resigns himself to the indignity of wearing ill-fitting, second-hand clothes. The moment encapsulates Harry’s struggles with the Dursleys’ neglect and favoritism.
Characters
Harry Potter Harry Discovers That His New School Uniform Is Made From Dudley’s Old Clothes Dyed Gray
Vernon Dursley Vernon Reads His Newspaper While Ignoring The Situation With Harry’s Uniform
Dudley Dursley Dudley Carries His Smelting Stick Everywhere, Including To The Breakfast Table
Petunia Dursley Petunia Tells Harry She Is Dyeing Dudley’s Old Clothes For His Uniform
Locations
Stonewall High Stonewall High Is Mentioned As The School Harry Will Attend
4 Privet Drive The Kitchen Is Filled With The Smell Of Harry’s New Uniform Being Dyed
Connections
The Dursleys' Treatment of Harry Harry Is Given Hand-Me-Down Clothes For His School Uniform
Things
Smelting Stick Dudley Bangs His Smelting Stick On The Table While Eating Breakfast
Muggle Newspaper Vernon Reads The Newspaper At Breakfast As Part Of His Daily Routine
Groups
The Dursleys The Dursleys Gather At The Breakfast Table While Treating Harry Poorly
