Aunt Marge's Big Mistake
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Harry Endures Breakfast With the Dursleys and Learns About Sirius Black
Harry comes down to breakfast to find the Dursleys watching a report on an escaped convict named Sirius Black. Uncle Vernon criticizes the appearance of Black and Harry, while Petunia Dursley eagerly peers out the window for any suspicious activity. Harry is reminded of Marge Dursley's upcoming visit, and Uncle Vernon informs him of the rules he must follow during her stay, including keeping up the lie that Harry attends "St. Brutus's Secure Center for Incurably Criminal Boys."
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Harry comes down to breakfast to find the Dursleys watching a report on an escaped convict named Sirius Black. Uncle Vernon criticizes the appearance of Black and Harry, while Petunia Dursley eagerly peers out the window for any suspicious activity. Harry is reminded of Marge Dursley's upcoming visit, and Uncle Vernon informs him of the rules he must follow during her stay, including keeping up the lie that Harry attends "St. Brutus's Secure Center for Incurably Criminal Boys."
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Uncle Vernon Threatens Harry About Marge Dursley's Visit
Uncle Vernon sternly warns Harry to behave while Marge Dursley is visiting. He makes it clear that if Harry slips up and reveals anything about his magical abilities, there will be consequences. Uncle Vernon insists that Harry must stick to the lie about attending St. Brutus's. Harry, in return, strikes a deal: if Uncle Vernon signs his Hogsmeade permission form, Harry will cooperate. Uncle Vernon reluctantly agrees, setting conditions on Harry's behavior during Marge's stay.
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Uncle Vernon sternly warns Harry to behave while Marge Dursley is visiting. He makes it clear that if Harry slips up and reveals anything about his magical abilities, there will be consequences. Uncle Vernon insists that Harry must stick to the lie about attending St. Brutus's. Harry, in return, strikes a deal: if Uncle Vernon signs his Hogsmeade permission form, Harry will cooperate. Uncle Vernon reluctantly agrees, setting conditions on Harry's behavior during Marge's stay.
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Harry Packs Away His Magical Items to Avoid Trouble With Marge Dursley
Before Marge Dursley's arrival, Harry gathers up his birthday presents and magical items and hides them under the loose floorboard in his bedroom. He also sends Hedwig away with a note to Ron, explaining that she'll need to stay with him for a week to avoid Marge Dursley. Harry takes precautions to ensure that no magic is done in front of Marge Dursley to protect himself from potential punishment.
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Before Marge Dursley's arrival, Harry gathers up his birthday presents and magical items and hides them under the loose floorboard in his bedroom. He also sends Hedwig away with a note to Ron, explaining that she'll need to stay with him for a week to avoid Marge Dursley. Harry takes precautions to ensure that no magic is done in front of Marge Dursley to protect himself from potential punishment.
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Marge Dursley Arrives at Privet Drive
Marge Dursley arrives at Privet Drive, bringing with her an enormous suitcase and her bulldog, Ripper. She greets Dudley affectionately, handing him a twenty-pound note as a gift, while ignoring Harry completely. Harry is tasked with carrying her suitcase to the spare bedroom, which he does slowly, grateful for the chance to avoid Marge Dursley's company for as long as possible.
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Marge Dursley arrives at Privet Drive, bringing with her an enormous suitcase and her bulldog, Ripper. She greets Dudley affectionately, handing him a twenty-pound note as a gift, while ignoring Harry completely. Harry is tasked with carrying her suitcase to the spare bedroom, which he does slowly, grateful for the chance to avoid Marge Dursley's company for as long as possible.
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Marge Dursley Begins Her Stay, Criticizing Harry Constantly
Marge Dursley settles in for her visit, spending much of her time criticizing Harry and making unfavorable comparisons between him and Dudley. She reminds Vernon and Petunia that Harry is a hopeless case and suggests that if he were her responsibility, she would have sent him to an orphanage. Harry forces himself to endure the insults, reminding himself that he needs Vernon to sign the Hogsmeade permission form.
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Marge Dursley settles in for her visit, spending much of her time criticizing Harry and making unfavorable comparisons between him and Dudley. She reminds Vernon and Petunia that Harry is a hopeless case and suggests that if he were her responsibility, she would have sent him to an orphanage. Harry forces himself to endure the insults, reminding himself that he needs Vernon to sign the Hogsmeade permission form.
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Harry Tries to Control His Anger as Marge Dursley Pushes Him
During Marge Dursley's stay, Harry struggles to keep his anger in check while she constantly berates him and praises Dudley. He manages to avoid reacting to her taunts by focusing on thoughts of his upcoming Hogsmeade visit and his Handbook of Do-It-Yourself Broomcare. Marge suggests that Harry is mentally subnormal, which adds to Harry's frustration, but he continues to endure it for the sake of his permission form.
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During Marge Dursley's stay, Harry struggles to keep his anger in check while she constantly berates him and praises Dudley. He manages to avoid reacting to her taunts by focusing on thoughts of his upcoming Hogsmeade visit and his Handbook of Do-It-Yourself Broomcare. Marge suggests that Harry is mentally subnormal, which adds to Harry's frustration, but he continues to endure it for the sake of his permission form.
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Marge Dursley Criticizes Harry's Parentage
Over lunch, Marge Dursley makes disparaging comments about Harry's parents, comparing them to dogs and suggesting that bad blood will out. Harry, barely managing to keep his temper in check, accidentally causes Marge Dursley's wine glass to explode. Although she brushes it off, Uncle Vernon and Petunia Dursley are suspicious of Harry's involvement.
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Over lunch, Marge Dursley makes disparaging comments about Harry's parents, comparing them to dogs and suggesting that bad blood will out. Harry, barely managing to keep his temper in check, accidentally causes Marge Dursley's wine glass to explode. Although she brushes it off, Uncle Vernon and Petunia Dursley are suspicious of Harry's involvement.
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Harry Faces the Consequences of Losing Control of His Magic
After inflating Marge Dursley, Harry is acutely aware of the potential consequences for using magic outside of Hogwarts. He remembers the Ministry's previous warning about underage magic and fears expulsion. This fear, combined with his rage and the memory of Marge Dursley's insults, drives Harry to leave Privet Drive, determined to escape both the Dursleys and the potential punishment awaiting him.
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After inflating Marge Dursley, Harry is acutely aware of the potential consequences for using magic outside of Hogwarts. He remembers the Ministry's previous warning about underage magic and fears expulsion. This fear, combined with his rage and the memory of Marge Dursley's insults, drives Harry to leave Privet Drive, determined to escape both the Dursleys and the potential punishment awaiting him.
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Marge Dursley Insults Harry's Parents, Leading to Disaster
During the final dinner of her visit, Marge Dursley becomes intoxicated and begins insulting Harry's parents, calling them worthless and blaming Harry's poor behavior on bad blood. This is the last straw for Harry, who loses control and magically inflates Marge Dursley, causing her to balloon up and float toward the ceiling. Chaos ensues as Vernon tries to pull her down, only to be bitten by Ripper.
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During the final dinner of her visit, Marge Dursley becomes intoxicated and begins insulting Harry's parents, calling them worthless and blaming Harry's poor behavior on bad blood. This is the last straw for Harry, who loses control and magically inflates Marge Dursley, causing her to balloon up and float toward the ceiling. Chaos ensues as Vernon tries to pull her down, only to be bitten by Ripper.
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Harry Flees Privet Drive After Inflating Marge Dursley
In a fit of rage, Harry packs his belongings, including his trunk, books, birthday presents, and Hedwig's cage, and decides to leave Privet Drive for good. As Uncle Vernon orders him to come back and “put Marge Dursley right,” Harry pulls out his wand and threatens him, declaring that she deserved what happened. Ignoring Vernon's protests, Harry leaves the house, dragging his heavy trunk behind him.
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In a fit of rage, Harry packs his belongings, including his trunk, books, birthday presents, and Hedwig's cage, and decides to leave Privet Drive for good. As Uncle Vernon orders him to come back and “put Marge Dursley right,” Harry pulls out his wand and threatens him, declaring that she deserved what happened. Ignoring Vernon's protests, Harry leaves the house, dragging his heavy trunk behind him.
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