Uncle Vernon’s Panic Over Harry’s First Letter
July 23, 1991
Pages 35-36
Pages 35-36
Uncle Vernon reacts with panic upon reading Harry’s letter, sharing his alarm with Aunt Petunia. The adults refuse to show Harry the contents, heightening the mystery. Vernon’s extreme response sets the tone for his growing paranoia and the lengths he will go to suppress the truth.
Characters
Dudley Dursley Dudley Tries To Grab Harry’s Letter And Demands To Read It
Petunia Dursley Petunia Reacts With Shock And Fear Upon Reading Harry’s Letter
Harry Potter Harry Demands His Letter Back After Uncle Vernon Takes It Away
Vernon Dursley Vernon Decides To Ignore Harry’s Letter And Dismisses Its Implications
Locations
4 Privet Drive The Dursleys’ Kitchen Becomes The Scene Of A Confrontation Over Harry’s Letter
Connections
The Dursleys' Treatment of Harry Harry Is Physically Removed From The Kitchen During The Argument Over His Letter
The Dursleys' Hatred of Magic The Dursleys React With Alarm At The Suggestion Of Harry’s Magical Heritage
Things
Harry's Glasses Harry’s Glasses Are Dislodged During His Fight With Dudley To Listen At The Door
Smelting Stick Dudley Uses His Smelting Stick To Hit Uncle Vernon During The Argument
Harry's Hogwarts Letter Harry’s Hogwarts Letter Causes Panic And Conflict Among The Dursleys
Groups
The Dursleys The Dursleys Show Their Contempt For Harry And His Connection To The Wizarding World
