Harry Tries to Control His Anger as Marge Dursley Pushes Him

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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.