The Dursleys Flee in a Desperate Road Trip
July 29, 1991
Pages 41-42
Pages 41-42
Overwhelmed by the onslaught of letters, Uncle Vernon takes the family on an impromptu escape, changing directions at random to evade their mysterious pursuers. Dudley sulks over his lost comforts, while Harry reflects on the strange events and the uncertainty surrounding his birthday.
Characters
Dudley Dursley Dudley Is Miserable On The Road Trip After Failing To Pack His Electronics
Petunia Dursley Petunia Stays Quiet And Follows Vernon’s Frantic Driving Without Question
Harry Potter Harry Remains A Silent Passenger Caught In The Midst Of The Dursleys’ Desperate Flight
Vernon Dursley Vernon Drives Aimlessly To Evade The Letters While Appearing Threatening With His Half-Shaved Mustache
Locations
4 Privet Drive The Dursleys Leave Their Home In Chaos After Boarding Up Every Possible Entry Point
Connections
The Dursleys' Treatment of Harry Harry Endures The Family’s Tension And Hunger With No Say In Their Escape
The Dursleys' Hatred of Magic Vernon’s Erratic Behavior Reflects His Determination To Escape All Magical Influence
