Petunia Dursley
Events [47]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
The Boy Who Lived [B1-C1]
1-2
Mrs. Dursley is Thin, Blonde, and Has Twice the Usual Amount of Neck
Vernon and Petunia Dursley pride themselves on their normal life with their spoiled son, Dudley. However, they are haunted by the secret of Petunia’s estranged sister, Lily Potter, and her magical family. Determined to maintain their reputation, they avoid any contact with the Potters, whom they view as an embarrassment.
Vernon and Petunia Dursley pride themselves on their normal life with their spoiled son, Dudley. However, they are haunted by the secret of Petunia’s estranged sister, Lily Potter, and her magical family. Determined to maintain their reputation, they avoid any contact with the Potters, whom they view as an embarrassment.
2-2
Mrs. Dursley is Gossiping Away Happily As She Feeds Dudley
On a gray Tuesday morning, Vernon Dursley prepares for work, blissfully unaware of the unusual events starting to unfold. As he leaves home, neither he nor Petunia notices the tawny owl that flies past their window, a subtle sign of the magical occurrences that lie ahead.
On a gray Tuesday morning, Vernon Dursley prepares for work, blissfully unaware of the unusual events starting to unfold. As he leaves home, neither he nor Petunia notices the tawny owl that flies past their window, a subtle sign of the magical occurrences that lie ahead.
3-5
Mr. Dursley Almost Calls Mrs. Dursley About Overhearing the Name Potter but Stops Himself
While on a lunch break, Vernon overhears cloaked figures excitedly mentioning the Potters and their son, Harry. Alarmed, he rushes back to his office, trying to convince himself that the conversation was unrelated to his sister-in-law’s family.
While on a lunch break, Vernon overhears cloaked figures excitedly mentioning the Potters and their son, Harry. Alarmed, he rushes back to his office, trying to convince himself that the conversation was unrelated to his sister-in-law’s family.
6-6
Tells Mr. Dursley About Mrs. Next Door’s Problem With Her Daughter And Dudley Learned The Word “Won’t”
At home, Vernon watches the evening news, which reports unusual phenomena, including daylight owl sightings and shooting stars across Britain. These events, coupled with his earlier encounters, leave him increasingly unsettled, as he fears they may be linked to the Potters.
At home, Vernon watches the evening news, which reports unusual phenomena, including daylight owl sightings and shooting stars across Britain. These events, coupled with his earlier encounters, leave him increasingly unsettled, as he fears they may be linked to the Potters.
6-7
Petunia Dursley Reacts Sharply To Vernon’s Questions About Her Sister.
Disturbed by the day’s events, Vernon tentatively asks Petunia if she has heard from her sister, Lily. Petunia dismisses his concerns but admits their nephew, Harry, would now be Dudley’s age. The conversation leaves Vernon even more uneasy.
Disturbed by the day’s events, Vernon tentatively asks Petunia if she has heard from her sister, Lily. Petunia dismisses his concerns but admits their nephew, Harry, would now be Dudley’s age. The conversation leaves Vernon even more uneasy.
7-8
Petunia Falls Asleep Quickly, Unconcerned About The Day’s Unusual Events.
Vernon tries to push aside his concerns about the Potters and the day’s strange events as he goes to bed. While Petunia sleeps soundly, Vernon’s unease grows, but he reassures himself that their lives won’t be affected. Outside, the tabby cat watches Privet Drive intently, unmoving as midnight approaches.
Vernon tries to push aside his concerns about the Potters and the day’s strange events as he goes to bed. While Petunia sleeps soundly, Vernon’s unease grows, but he reassures himself that their lives won’t be affected. Outside, the tabby cat watches Privet Drive intently, unmoving as midnight approaches.
12-14
Petunia Is Identified As The Only Remaining Family For Harry Potter
Dumbledore explains his plan to leave Harry with the Dursleys, believing a normal upbringing will protect him from fame and pressure. Despite McGonagall’s objections about the Dursleys’ unsuitability, Dumbledore insists it is the best choice for Harry’s future.
Dumbledore explains his plan to leave Harry with the Dursleys, believing a normal upbringing will protect him from fame and pressure. Despite McGonagall’s objections about the Dursleys’ unsuitability, Dumbledore insists it is the best choice for Harry’s future.
16-17
Petunia Is Unaware Of Harry’s Arrival Until She Discovers Him The Next Morning
Albus Dumbledore places baby Harry on the doorstep of number four, Privet Drive, with a letter explaining the situation. Rubeus Hagrid is emotional as he says goodbye to Harry, and the three of them depart, leaving Harry to grow up with the Dursleys.
Albus Dumbledore places baby Harry on the doorstep of number four, Privet Drive, with a letter explaining the situation. Rubeus Hagrid is emotional as he says goodbye to Harry, and the three of them depart, leaving Harry to grow up with the Dursleys.
The Vanishing Glass [B1-C2]
18-19
Petunia Wakes The Household With Her Shrill Voice
Ten years after Harry Potter’s arrival at Privet Drive, the Dursleys’ home remains unchanged, save for photographs showing Dudley’s growth into a pampered boy. Meanwhile, Harry continues to live a neglected life, unnoticed in his own home.
Ten years after Harry Potter’s arrival at Privet Drive, the Dursleys’ home remains unchanged, save for photographs showing Dudley’s growth into a pampered boy. Meanwhile, Harry continues to live a neglected life, unnoticed in his own home.
19-20
Petunia Demands Perfection For Dudley’s Birthday Breakfast
Harry awakens to Aunt Petunia’s shrill demands, recalling a recurring dream of a flying motorcycle. As Dudley’s birthday is revealed, Harry reflects on his own overlooked presence in the house and prepares for another day of servitude.
Harry awakens to Aunt Petunia’s shrill demands, recalling a recurring dream of a flying motorcycle. As Dudley’s birthday is revealed, Harry reflects on his own overlooked presence in the house and prepares for another day of servitude.
20-22
Petunia Quickly Offers Additional Gifts To Appease Dudley And Prevent An Outburst
Harry prepares breakfast while Dudley gleefully counts his thirty-six birthday presents, throwing a tantrum over receiving fewer gifts than the previous year. Aunt Petunia calms him with a promise of two additional presents, highlighting the Dursleys’ blatant favoritism.
Harry prepares breakfast while Dudley gleefully counts his thirty-six birthday presents, throwing a tantrum over receiving fewer gifts than the previous year. Aunt Petunia calms him with a promise of two additional presents, highlighting the Dursleys’ blatant favoritism.
22-24
Petunia Frantically Searches For Someone Else To Watch Harry When Mrs. Figg Cancels
The Dursleys panic upon learning that Mrs. Figg, Harry’s usual babysitter, is unavailable due to a broken leg. Left with no alternative, they reluctantly decide to take Harry to the zoo, with strict warnings to behave.
The Dursleys panic upon learning that Mrs. Figg, Harry’s usual babysitter, is unavailable due to a broken leg. Left with no alternative, they reluctantly decide to take Harry to the zoo, with strict warnings to behave.
24-26
Petunia Punishes Harry By Blaming Him For His Hair’s Mysterious Regrowth And Attempting To Force Him Into Dudley’s Old Clothes
Harry recalls instances of accidental magic, including regrowing his hair and shrinking a sweater. Despite not understanding his abilities, the Dursleys harshly punish him, further reinforcing his isolation and confusion about his uniqueness.
Harry recalls instances of accidental magic, including regrowing his hair and shrinking a sweater. Despite not understanding his abilities, the Dursleys harshly punish him, further reinforcing his isolation and confusion about his uniqueness.
26-27
Petunia Observes Dudley’s Tantrums Without Giving Harry Any Special Consideration
Harry joins the Dursleys on a trip to the zoo, enjoying a rare treat of freedom and a lemon ice pop. Despite Dudley’s tantrums and the Dursleys’ neglect, Harry relishes his first visit to the zoo, unaware of the chaos that awaits.
Harry joins the Dursleys on a trip to the zoo, enjoying a rare treat of freedom and a lemon ice pop. Despite Dudley’s tantrums and the Dursleys’ neglect, Harry relishes his first visit to the zoo, unaware of the chaos that awaits.
28-29
Petunia Receives Apologies And Tea From The Zoo Director After The Incident
Dudley’s impatience leads to Harry unknowingly causing the glass on the boa constrictor’s tank to vanish. The snake escapes, causing chaos in the reptile house and leaving Harry both amazed and confused by his powers.
Dudley’s impatience leads to Harry unknowingly causing the glass on the boa constrictor’s tank to vanish. The snake escapes, causing chaos in the reptile house and leaving Harry both amazed and confused by his powers.
29-30
Petunia Fetches Brandy For Vernon And Refuses To Acknowledge Anything About Harry’s Parents
After the chaos from the snake's escape, the Dursleys blame Harry for the incident and punish him severely, showcasing their unfair treatment and Harry's ongoing suffering in his life with them.
After the chaos from the snake's escape, the Dursleys blame Harry for the incident and punish him severely, showcasing their unfair treatment and Harry's ongoing suffering in his life with them.
The Letters from No One [B1-C3]
31-32
Petunia’s Role Is Implied But She Is Not Directly Mentioned In The Event
After the incident with the boa constrictor, Harry endures his longest punishment yet, confined to his cupboard for days. Meanwhile, Dudley gleefully breaks his new toys and continues his bullying, joined by his gang. Harry finds solace in the prospect of secondary school, where he hopes to escape Dudley’s shadow, even as the dread of new challenges looms.
After the incident with the boa constrictor, Harry endures his longest punishment yet, confined to his cupboard for days. Meanwhile, Dudley gleefully breaks his new toys and continues his bullying, joined by his gang. Harry finds solace in the prospect of secondary school, where he hopes to escape Dudley’s shadow, even as the dread of new challenges looms.
32-32
Petunia Is Overcome With Emotion Seeing Dudley In His New Uniform
Dudley showcases his Smeltings uniform, complete with maroon tailcoats and a knobbly stick, parading proudly in front of the family. Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon are overcome with pride, while Harry stifles laughter at Dudley’s pompous display. This moment highlights the Dursleys’ excessive adoration for Dudley and their obliviousness to his absurdity.
Dudley showcases his Smeltings uniform, complete with maroon tailcoats and a knobbly stick, parading proudly in front of the family. Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon are overcome with pride, while Harry stifles laughter at Dudley’s pompous display. This moment highlights the Dursleys’ excessive adoration for Dudley and their obliviousness to his absurdity.
32-33
Petunia Tells Harry She Is Dyeing Dudley’s Old Clothes For His Uniform
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.
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.
33-35
Petunia Listens As Vernon Shares Marge’s Postcard News
Harry discovers a mysterious letter addressed specifically to him in the cupboard under the stairs, written on thick parchment with green ink. Before he can read it, Uncle Vernon intercepts the letter, leaving Harry both frustrated and intrigued. This marks the beginning of a series of peculiar events that disrupt the Dursleys’ control.
Harry discovers a mysterious letter addressed specifically to him in the cupboard under the stairs, written on thick parchment with green ink. Before he can read it, Uncle Vernon intercepts the letter, leaving Harry both frustrated and intrigued. This marks the beginning of a series of peculiar events that disrupt the Dursleys’ control.
35-36
Petunia Reacts With Shock And Fear Upon Reading Harry’s Letter
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.
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.
36-38
Petunia Stands By Vernon’s Decision To Relocate Harry Despite Dudley’s Protests
Uncle Vernon moves Harry from his cupboard to Dudley’s second bedroom, a space cluttered with broken toys. Though it appears generous, the relocation is motivated by fear of the letters. Harry reflects on the irony of losing the letter while gaining a room filled with Dudley’s discarded items.
Uncle Vernon moves Harry from his cupboard to Dudley’s second bedroom, a space cluttered with broken toys. Though it appears generous, the relocation is motivated by fear of the letters. Harry reflects on the irony of losing the letter while gaining a room filled with Dudley’s discarded items.
39-41
Petunia Shreds The Incessant Letters While Vernon Desperately Tries To Complain
The Dursleys are inundated with letters arriving through every possible route, defying Uncle Vernon’s desperate attempts to block them. From hidden letters in eggs to deliveries through chimneys, the relentless stream of correspondence unravels Vernon’s composure, leaving Harry hopeful and the family in chaos.
The Dursleys are inundated with letters arriving through every possible route, defying Uncle Vernon’s desperate attempts to block them. From hidden letters in eggs to deliveries through chimneys, the relentless stream of correspondence unravels Vernon’s composure, leaving Harry hopeful and the family in chaos.
41-42
Petunia Stays Quiet And Follows Vernon’s Frantic Driving Without Question
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.
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.
42-44
Petunia Suggests Returning Home Yet Quietly Follows Vernon’s Erratic Plan
Uncle Vernon relocates the family to an isolated shack on a rock in the sea, confident that no letters can reach them. The freezing, dilapidated shelter offers little comfort, but Vernon remains smug. As Harry contemplates his upcoming birthday, the stormy night hints at an impending revelation.
Uncle Vernon relocates the family to an isolated shack on a rock in the sea, confident that no letters can reach them. The freezing, dilapidated shelter offers little comfort, but Vernon remains smug. As Harry contemplates his upcoming birthday, the stormy night hints at an impending revelation.
The Keeper of the Keys [B1-C4]
47-48
Petunia Stands Nearby, Offering No Congratulations As Harry Accepts The Cake
Hagrid gives Harry a slightly squashed chocolate cake with “Happy Birthday Harry” written in green icing, celebrating his eleventh birthday. This heartwarming gesture becomes Harry’s first-ever real birthday celebration, symbolizing the start of his magical journey.
Hagrid gives Harry a slightly squashed chocolate cake with “Happy Birthday Harry” written in green icing, celebrating his eleventh birthday. This heartwarming gesture becomes Harry’s first-ever real birthday celebration, symbolizing the start of his magical journey.
49-50
Petunia Gasps In Horror When Vernon Tries To Prevent Hagrid From Telling Harry The Truth
Furious that Harry knows nothing about his magical heritage, Hagrid berates the Dursleys for their neglect and secrecy. This confrontation sheds light on the Dursleys’ efforts to suppress Harry’s true identity, while Hagrid begins to reveal the truth about Harry’s parents and the wizarding world.
Furious that Harry knows nothing about his magical heritage, Hagrid berates the Dursleys for their neglect and secrecy. This confrontation sheds light on the Dursleys’ efforts to suppress Harry’s true identity, while Hagrid begins to reveal the truth about Harry’s parents and the wizarding world.
53-53
Petunia Unleashes Years Of Resentment Over Lily’s Witchcraft And Harry’s Inherited Abilities
Aunt Petunia lashes out, revealing her deep-seated resentment toward her sister Lily and the magical world. Her outburst provides Harry with insight into the strained family dynamics and the prejudice he faced growing up.
Aunt Petunia lashes out, revealing her deep-seated resentment toward her sister Lily and the magical world. Her outburst provides Harry with insight into the strained family dynamics and the prejudice he faced growing up.
57-58
Harry Remembers Instances Of Petunia’s Anger At His Accidental Magic
Despite learning about his magical heritage, Harry expresses doubt about his abilities as a wizard. Reflecting on his troubled childhood, he questions how he could possibly fit into the wizarding world, only to realize that unexplained incidents in his life were signs of his magic.
Despite learning about his magical heritage, Harry expresses doubt about his abilities as a wizard. Reflecting on his troubled childhood, he questions how he could possibly fit into the wizarding world, only to realize that unexplained incidents in his life were signs of his magic.
58-59
Petunia Is Pulled Into The Other Room By Vernon After The Spell Incident
Uncle Vernon’s attempt to stop Harry from attending Hogwarts results in Hagrid losing his temper and using magic to give Dudley a pig’s tail. This humorous yet significant event highlights Hagrid’s commitment to ensuring Harry’s future in the wizarding world.
Uncle Vernon’s attempt to stop Harry from attending Hogwarts results in Hagrid losing his temper and using magic to give Dudley a pig’s tail. This humorous yet significant event highlights Hagrid’s commitment to ensuring Harry’s future in the wizarding world.
Diagon Alley [B1-C5]
62-62
Harry Mistakenly Thinks Aunt Petunia Is Knocking On His Door
Awakening in the hut, Harry initially doubts the events of the previous night but is reassured by the presence of Hagrid, a newspaper-delivering owl, and wizarding coins. This marks the start of his journey into the magical world.
Awakening in the hut, Harry initially doubts the events of the previous night but is reassured by the presence of Hagrid, a newspaper-delivering owl, and wizarding coins. This marks the start of his journey into the magical world.
79-80
Hagrid Mentions Petunia’s Contrast To Lily’s Magical Abilities
Hagrid describes Quidditch, the wizarding sport, and explains the four Hogwarts houses, reassuring Harry about his place in the school despite his anxieties.
Hagrid describes Quidditch, the wizarding sport, and explains the four Hogwarts houses, reassuring Harry about his place in the school despite his anxieties.
The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters [B1-C6]
88-90
Aunt Petunia Ignores Harry Completely During His Final Month
After a month of isolation with the Dursleys, Harry spends time reading his school books and naming his new owl, Hedwig. As September 1st approaches, Harry nervously asks Vernon Dursley to take him to King's Cross station, and the Dursleys agree begrudgingly.
After a month of isolation with the Dursleys, Harry spends time reading his school books and naming his new owl, Hedwig. As September 1st approaches, Harry nervously asks Vernon Dursley to take him to King's Cross station, and the Dursleys agree begrudgingly.
90-91
Aunt Petunia Convinces Dudley to Sit Beside Harry in the Car
The Dursleys drive Harry to King's Cross but mockingly leave him at the station without helping him figure out how to get to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. Vernon Dursley smugly comments on the platform's supposed non-existence before they drive off, laughing.
The Dursleys drive Harry to King's Cross but mockingly leave him at the station without helping him figure out how to get to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. Vernon Dursley smugly comments on the platform's supposed non-existence before they drive off, laughing.
The Sorting Hat [B1-C7]
117-118
Harry Thinks Aunt Petunia Would Never Allow The Sorting Hat Into Her House
The Sorting Hat sings an introductory song detailing the qualities of the four Hogwarts houses—Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. The hat invites the students to try it on, promising to find their rightful house.
The Sorting Hat sings an introductory song detailing the qualities of the four Hogwarts houses—Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. The hat invites the students to try it on, promising to find their rightful house.
The Mirror of Erised [B1-C12]
200-201
Aunt Petunia Sends Harry a Fifty Pence Piece as a Dismissive Christmas Gift
On Christmas morning, Harry receives several thoughtful gifts, including a hand-carved flute from Hagrid, a Weasley sweater, and an anonymous Invisibility Cloak. Ron is delighted by Harry’s surprise and enjoys his own presents, despite disliking his maroon sweater.
On Christmas morning, Harry receives several thoughtful gifts, including a hand-carved flute from Hagrid, a Weasley sweater, and an anonymous Invisibility Cloak. Ron is delighted by Harry’s surprise and enjoys his own presents, despite disliking his maroon sweater.
The Man with Two Faces [B1-C17]
307-309
Petunia Appears Terrified By Harry’s Presence At The Station
At the end of the school year, Harry says goodbye to his friends and heads home with the Dursleys. He jokes that he will have fun with his cousin Dudley since the Dursleys don't know he isn't allowed to use magic outside of Hogwarts. Harry looks forward to spending the summer with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
At the end of the school year, Harry says goodbye to his friends and heads home with the Dursleys. He jokes that he will have fun with his cousin Dudley since the Dursleys don't know he isn't allowed to use magic outside of Hogwarts. Harry looks forward to spending the summer with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [B2]
The Worst Birthday [B2-C1]
1-2
Petunia Fawns Over Dudley’s Appetite
Vernon Dursley is furious with Harry Potter after being woken up by Hedwig's hooting noise in the early hours of the morning. Vernon threatens to get rid of the owl if Harry cannot control her, but Harry tries to explain that Hedwig is bored and needs to fly. Vernon refuses to listen and exchanges dark looks with his wife, Petunia Dursley, while Dudley Dursley belches loudly in the background.
Vernon Dursley is furious with Harry Potter after being woken up by Hedwig's hooting noise in the early hours of the morning. Vernon threatens to get rid of the owl if Harry cannot control her, but Harry tries to explain that Hedwig is bored and needs to fly. Vernon refuses to listen and exchanges dark looks with his wife, Petunia Dursley, while Dudley Dursley belches loudly in the background.
3-4
Petunia Is Horse-Faced and Bony
After the argument, Harry reflects on his miserable summer with the Dursleys. He misses Hogwarts and everything about it, including Quidditch, his classes (except Snape's), and his friends. Meanwhile, the Dursleys have locked away all of Harry's magical belongings and padlocked Hedwig's cage to prevent her from sending messages to the wizarding world. Harry feels trapped and isolated.
After the argument, Harry reflects on his miserable summer with the Dursleys. He misses Hogwarts and everything about it, including Quidditch, his classes (except Snape's), and his friends. Meanwhile, the Dursleys have locked away all of Harry's magical belongings and padlocked Hedwig's cage to prevent her from sending messages to the wizarding world. Harry feels trapped and isolated.
5-7
Petunia Prepares to Welcome the Masons Graciously Into Her Home
Vernon Dursley discusses the dinner party preparations with Petunia and Dudley in anticipation of a business deal with Mr. Mason, a wealthy builder. Vernon outlines the roles each family member will play during the evening. Harry is told to stay in his room, remain silent, and pretend he does not exist. Dudley practices greeting the Masons and Petunia Dursley gives him glowing praise.
Vernon Dursley discusses the dinner party preparations with Petunia and Dudley in anticipation of a business deal with Mr. Mason, a wealthy builder. Vernon outlines the roles each family member will play during the evening. Harry is told to stay in his room, remain silent, and pretend he does not exist. Dudley practices greeting the Masons and Petunia Dursley gives him glowing praise.
9-10
Petunia Punishes Harry With Excessive Chores After the Incident
After scaring Dudley, Petunia Dursley punishes Harry by giving him an entire day's worth of chores. Harry is forced to clean the windows, wash the car, mow the lawn, and repaint the garden bench, all while Dudley relaxes and eats ice cream. Harry, exhausted and sweaty, reflects on how even the small pleasure of taunting Dudley is not worth the endless work he must endure as punishment.
After scaring Dudley, Petunia Dursley punishes Harry by giving him an entire day's worth of chores. Harry is forced to clean the windows, wash the car, mow the lawn, and repaint the garden bench, all while Dudley relaxes and eats ice cream. Harry, exhausted and sweaty, reflects on how even the small pleasure of taunting Dudley is not worth the endless work he must endure as punishment.
10-11
Petunia Prepares the House and Dinner While Dressed in a Cocktail Dress
As evening approaches, the Dursleys make final preparations for the dinner party. Petunia Dursley cooks the meal, including a large pudding, and tells Harry to quickly eat his meager supper before sending him to his room. Uncle Vernon and Dudley dress in formal attire, preparing to impress the Masons. Harry is reminded once again that he must stay out of sight for the entire evening.
As evening approaches, the Dursleys make final preparations for the dinner party. Petunia Dursley cooks the meal, including a large pudding, and tells Harry to quickly eat his meager supper before sending him to his room. Uncle Vernon and Dudley dress in formal attire, preparing to impress the Masons. Harry is reminded once again that he must stay out of sight for the entire evening.
Dobby's Warning [B2-C2]
12-13
Aunt Petunia’s Laugh Is Heard from the Living Room
Harry is startled to find a strange creature sitting on his bed, which turns out to be Dobby the house-elf. Dobby introduces himself and expresses his admiration for Harry Potter. Harry is nervous and confused about the situation, especially since Dobby's arrival coincides with the Masons' visit downstairs. Dobby explains that he has come to warn Harry, but struggles to reveal the purpose of his visit.
Harry is startled to find a strange creature sitting on his bed, which turns out to be Dobby the house-elf. Dobby introduces himself and expresses his admiration for Harry Potter. Harry is nervous and confused about the situation, especially since Dobby's arrival coincides with the Masons' visit downstairs. Dobby explains that he has come to warn Harry, but struggles to reveal the purpose of his visit.
19-20
Aunt Petunia’s Elaborate Pudding Is Destroyed by Dobby’s Magic
After Harry refuses to promise that he will not return to Hogwarts, Dobby takes drastic action by levitating Petunia Dursley's pudding and dropping it on the floor. The pudding smashes, sending cream and sugar all over the kitchen. Dobby vanishes with a crack, leaving Harry to face the wrath of the Dursleys for ruining their important dinner with the Masons.
After Harry refuses to promise that he will not return to Hogwarts, Dobby takes drastic action by levitating Petunia Dursley's pudding and dropping it on the floor. The pudding smashes, sending cream and sugar all over the kitchen. Dobby vanishes with a crack, leaving Harry to face the wrath of the Dursleys for ruining their important dinner with the Masons.
20-21
Aunt Petunia Tries to Salvage Dinner With After Dinner Mints Before the Chaos
Just as Uncle Vernon tries to smooth things over with the Masons, a barn owl swoops into the dining room and drops a letter from the Ministry of Magic on Mrs. Mason's head. The letter accuses Harry of using a Hover Charm and warns that further magic could lead to his expulsion from Hogwarts. The Masons leave in terror, and Uncle Vernon explodes in anger at Harry, threatening to lock him up forever.
Just as Uncle Vernon tries to smooth things over with the Masons, a barn owl swoops into the dining room and drops a letter from the Ministry of Magic on Mrs. Mason's head. The letter accuses Harry of using a Hover Charm and warns that further magic could lead to his expulsion from Hogwarts. The Masons leave in terror, and Uncle Vernon explodes in anger at Harry, threatening to lock him up forever.
21-23
Aunt Petunia Pushes Cold Soup Through the Cat Flap to Feed Harry
Following the owl incident, Uncle Vernon makes good on his threat and locks Harry in his room. He installs bars on the window and adds a cat flap to deliver small amounts of food. Harry is trapped, unable to escape, and spends his days in isolation. Harry wonders whether anyone will come to rescue him or if he will be stuck at Privet Drive forever.
Following the owl incident, Uncle Vernon makes good on his threat and locks Harry in his room. He installs bars on the window and adds a cat flap to deliver small amounts of food. Harry is trapped, unable to escape, and spends his days in isolation. Harry wonders whether anyone will come to rescue him or if he will be stuck at Privet Drive forever.
The Burrow [B2-C3]
27-28
Harry Escapes the Dursleys with the Help of the Weasleys
As the Weasleys pull Harry’s trunk into the flying car, Uncle Vernon bursts in and grabs Harry’s ankle. With the Weasley brothers pulling from the car, Harry breaks free and flies off into the night, leaving the Dursleys behind as they shout in disbelief.
As the Weasleys pull Harry’s trunk into the flying car, Uncle Vernon bursts in and grabs Harry’s ankle. With the Weasley brothers pulling from the car, Harry breaks free and flies off into the night, leaving the Dursleys behind as they shout in disbelief.
