Vernon Dursley
Events [56]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
The Boy Who Lived [B1-C1]
1-2
Mr. Dursley is a Big Beefy Man With Hardly Any 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
Mr. Dursley Prepare for Wook Picking Out His Most Boring Time
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.
2-3
Mr. Dursley Notices Peculiar Sights on His Commute to Work
Vernon Dursley notices strange things on his way to work, including a tabby cat seemingly reading a map and groups of oddly dressed people in cloaks. Dismissing these oddities as silly stunts, he resolves to focus on his job at Grunnings.
Vernon Dursley notices strange things on his way to work, including a tabby cat seemingly reading a map and groups of oddly dressed people in cloaks. Dismissing these oddities as silly stunts, he resolves to focus on his job at Grunnings.
3-5
Mr. Dursley Overhears People Talk About the Potters
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.
5-5
Mr. Dursley Bumps into a Tiny Old Man in a Violet Cloak Who Tells Him He Should Be Celebrating You-Know-Who Being Gone
After a stressful day at work, Vernon Dursley accidentally collides with an eccentric man in a violet cloak. The stranger excitedly announces that “You-Know-Who” has been defeated and hugs Vernon before walking away, leaving him rattled and desperate to get home.
After a stressful day at work, Vernon Dursley accidentally collides with an eccentric man in a violet cloak. The stranger excitedly announces that “You-Know-Who” has been defeated and hugs Vernon before walking away, leaving him rattled and desperate to get home.
5-6
Vernon Dursley Returns Home And Attempts To Shoo Away The Tabby Cat
Vernon arrives home to see the same tabby cat from earlier perched on his garden wall, staring at him with an unsettling intensity. He tries to shoo the cat away but ultimately retreats into the house, determined to ignore the strange happenings.
Vernon arrives home to see the same tabby cat from earlier perched on his garden wall, staring at him with an unsettling intensity. He tries to shoo the cat away but ultimately retreats into the house, determined to ignore the strange happenings.
6-6
Mr. Dursley Returns Home From Work And Watches The News
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
Vernon Notices Unusual Events And Suspects They Are Connected To The Potters.
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
Vernon Worries About A Possible Connection Between The Potters And Recent Strange 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.
8-9
Vernon Dursley Is Absent From The Scene And Unaware Of Dumbledore’s Presence.
Albus Dumbledore appears on Privet Drive, extinguishing the streetlights with a magical device called a Put-Outer. He quietly observes the street and sits beside a waiting tabby cat, preparing for the events to come.
Albus Dumbledore appears on Privet Drive, extinguishing the streetlights with a magical device called a Put-Outer. He quietly observes the street and sits beside a waiting tabby cat, preparing for the events to come.
12-14
Vernon Is Dismissed By McGonagall As Being Entirely Unsuitable To Care For Harry
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.
The Vanishing Glass [B1-C2]
18-19
Vernon Appears In Photographs Engaged With Dudley’s Activities
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.
20-22
Vernon Urges Harry To Tidy His Hair And Encourages Dudley’s Demands
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
Vernon Threatens Harry With More Cupboard Time If He Causes Any Trouble
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
Vernon Explodes At Harry For Suggesting That A Motorcycle Could Fly And Insists On Suppressing Such Ideas
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
Vernon Buys Extra Treats For Dudley While Harry Receives The Cheapest Option
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
Vernon Drives Them Home As Dudley And Piers Exaggerate Their Near Misses With The Snake
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
Vernon Banishes Harry To The Cupboard In Rage And Demands Complete Obedience
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
Uncle Vernon’s Private School, Smeltings, Becomes Dudley’s Next Educational Destination
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
Vernon Declares Dudley’s New Uniform As The Proudest Moment Of His Life
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
Vernon Reads His Newspaper While Ignoring The Situation With Harry’s 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
Vernon Makes A Joke About Harry Checking The Mail For Letter Bombs
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
Vernon Decides To Ignore Harry’s Letter And Dismisses Its Implications
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
Vernon Seizes Harry’s Letter And Forces Him Out Of The Cupboard As A Suppressive Measure
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.
38-39
Vernon Wrestles The Letter From Dudley And Orders Harry To Return To His Bedroom
Despite being moved to a new room, Harry receives another letter addressed to his new location. A chaotic struggle ensues as Uncle Vernon wrestles both Harry and Dudley to confiscate it. Harry grows determined to uncover the truth behind these persistent letters.
Despite being moved to a new room, Harry receives another letter addressed to his new location. A chaotic struggle ensues as Uncle Vernon wrestles both Harry and Dudley to confiscate it. Harry grows determined to uncover the truth behind these persistent letters.
39-41
Vernon Boards Up The House And Ultimately Forces The Family To Flee
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
Vernon Drives Aimlessly To Evade The Letters While Appearing Threatening With His Half-Shaved Mustache
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.
42-42
Vernon Snatches The Letters Away And Keeps Harry Under Strict Control
The letters persist even at the family’s hotel, delivered in bulk to the front desk. Uncle Vernon’s growing desperation leads to another round of letter confiscations. As the family continues their frantic journey, Dudley begins to question his father’s sanity, and Harry clings to hope.
The letters persist even at the family’s hotel, delivered in bulk to the front desk. Uncle Vernon’s growing desperation leads to another round of letter confiscations. As the family continues their frantic journey, Dudley begins to question his father’s sanity, and Harry clings to hope.
42-44
Vernon Leads The Family To A Remote Hut By Boat Hoping To Evade More Letters
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]
46-47
Vernon Tries To Defend The Hut With A Rifle But Is Overpowered By Hagrid
On Harry’s eleventh birthday, Rubeus Hagrid makes a dramatic entrance by forcefully breaking down the door of the seaside hut where the Dursleys are hiding. Hagrid disarms Uncle Vernon and introduces himself as the Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts, marking the beginning of Harry’s reintroduction to the wizarding world.
On Harry’s eleventh birthday, Rubeus Hagrid makes a dramatic entrance by forcefully breaking down the door of the seaside hut where the Dursleys are hiding. Hagrid disarms Uncle Vernon and introduces himself as the Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts, marking the beginning of Harry’s reintroduction to the wizarding world.
47-48
Vernon Observes The Scene With Disdain As Harry Is Given A Surprise Present
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.
48-49
Vernon Orders Dudley Not To Touch Anything Hagrid Offers And Reacts Sharply To His Son’s Curiosity
Hagrid formally introduces himself to Harry as the Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts. Amid the warmth of a roaring fire and the smell of sizzling sausages, Hagrid provides Harry with a glimpse of the magical world, setting the stage for Harry’s new life.
Hagrid formally introduces himself to Harry as the Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts. Amid the warmth of a roaring fire and the smell of sizzling sausages, Hagrid provides Harry with a glimpse of the magical world, setting the stage for Harry’s new life.
49-50
Vernon Desperately Tries To Stop Hagrid From Revealing Anything About The Magical 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.
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.
52-53
Vernon Stands Firm Against Harry Attending Hogwarts And Admits To Trying To Erase All Magic
Hagrid introduces Harry to the basics of the wizarding world, including the term “Muggle,” and explains Harry’s place within it. This marks the beginning of Harry’s education about the magical society he belongs to.
Hagrid introduces Harry to the basics of the wizarding world, including the term “Muggle,” and explains Harry’s place within it. This marks the beginning of Harry’s education about the magical society he belongs to.
56-56
Vernon Momentarily Regains His Nerve To Berate Harry’s Family Before Cowering Again
When Uncle Vernon insults Harry’s deceased parents, Hagrid loses his temper and threatens him with a pink umbrella. The confrontation further emphasizes the tension between the magical and non-magical worlds.
When Uncle Vernon insults Harry’s deceased parents, Hagrid loses his temper and threatens him with a pink umbrella. The confrontation further emphasizes the tension between the magical and non-magical worlds.
57-58
Harry Reflects On Vernon’s Treatment And How Magic Intervened
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
Vernon Tries To Prevent Harry From Attending Hogwarts With Anger And Insults
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]
62-63
Harry Reflects On Uncle Vernon’s Refusal To Pay For His Schooling
Concerned about paying for his school supplies, Harry learns from Hagrid that his parents left him a fortune in a vault at Gringotts, the wizarding bank run by goblins.
Concerned about paying for his school supplies, Harry learns from Hagrid that his parents left him a fortune in a vault at Gringotts, the wizarding bank run by goblins.
63-64
Uncle Vernon’s Hired Boat Is Found Filled With Water After The Storm
On their return trip to the mainland, Hagrid secretly uses his pink umbrella to enchant the boat for faster travel, despite restrictions on his magic. He describes Gringotts’ formidable security, including enchantments and dragons.
On their return trip to the mainland, Hagrid secretly uses his pink umbrella to enchant the boat for faster travel, despite restrictions on his magic. He describes Gringotts’ formidable security, including enchantments and dragons.
The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters [B1-C6]
88-90
Uncle Vernon Grudgingly Agrees To Drive Harry To King’s Cross
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
Uncle Vernon Mockingly Points Out the Lack of a Platform 9¾
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 Mirror of Erised [B1-C12]
200-201
Uncle Vernon Sends a Token Christmas Gift Along With a Note
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
Vernon Shows His Usual Hostility Toward Harry At The Train 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
Vernon Threatens to Get Rid of Hedwig
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.
2-3
Vernon Explodes in Rage Over the Mention of Magic
After Harry accidentally mentions the word “please,” Vernon Dursley erupts in rage, accusing Harry of threatening Dudley. Harry quickly clarifies that he meant “please,” but Vernon Dursley continues to shout, reminding Harry that he has warned him not to mention his abnormality in the house. Harry, feeling defeated, stops arguing and agrees to keep quiet about magic.
After Harry accidentally mentions the word “please,” Vernon Dursley erupts in rage, accusing Harry of threatening Dudley. Harry quickly clarifies that he meant “please,” but Vernon Dursley continues to shout, reminding Harry that he has warned him not to mention his abnormality in the house. Harry, feeling defeated, stops arguing and agrees to keep quiet about magic.
3-4
Vernon Treats Harry Like a Bomb That Might Explode
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.
5-5
Vernon Declares the Day Important Due to His Career Deal
Harry's twelfth birthday arrives, but the Dursleys completely ignore it. Harry, feeling disappointed but not surprised, reflects on how they have never celebrated his birthday before. Meanwhile, Uncle Vernon focuses on his big business deal, talking only about an upcoming dinner with a potential client. Harry realizes that his birthday is once again insignificant in the Dursley household.
Harry's twelfth birthday arrives, but the Dursleys completely ignore it. Harry, feeling disappointed but not surprised, reflects on how they have never celebrated his birthday before. Meanwhile, Uncle Vernon focuses on his big business deal, talking only about an upcoming dinner with a potential client. Harry realizes that his birthday is once again insignificant in the Dursley household.
5-7
Vernon Plans the Evening to Secure a Business Deal With the Masons
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.
10-11
Vernon Warns Harry to Stay Silent During the Masons’ Visit
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]
15-17
Uncle Vernon’s Voice Is Heard Rumbling Downstairs During Dobby’s Visit
Dobby reveals that he has come to protect Harry and warns him not to return to Hogwarts, as there is a dangerous connection to make terrible things happen at the school. Harry is stunned by the warning and tries to convince Dobby that he must return to Hogwarts, as it is the only place he feels he belongs. Dobby insists that Harry must stay where he is safe.
Dobby reveals that he has come to protect Harry and warns him not to return to Hogwarts, as there is a dangerous connection to make terrible things happen at the school. Harry is stunned by the warning and tries to convince Dobby that he must return to Hogwarts, as it is the only place he feels he belongs. Dobby insists that Harry must stay where he is safe.
17-18
Uncle Vernon Enters Harry’s Room Angry About a Ruined Joke
As Dobby continues to cause commotion in Harry's bedroom, Uncle Vernon barges in, furious that the noise has ruined the punchline of his joke to the Masons. Vernon threatens Harry with severe punishment if he causes any more disturbances. After Vernon leaves, Harry lets Dobby out of the closet where he hid the elf, and they continue their conversation.
As Dobby continues to cause commotion in Harry's bedroom, Uncle Vernon barges in, furious that the noise has ruined the punchline of his joke to the Masons. Vernon threatens Harry with severe punishment if he causes any more disturbances. After Vernon leaves, Harry lets Dobby out of the closet where he hid the elf, and they continue their conversation.
19-20
Uncle Vernon Tries to Calm the Masons While Threatening Harry With Punishment
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
Uncle Vernon Threatens to Lock Harry Up and Stop Him From Returning to Hogwarts
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
Uncle Vernon Has Bars Installed on Harry’s Window and Locks Him in His Room
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]
26-27
Fred and George Break the Lock to Retrieve Harry’s Belongings
Fred and George skillfully pick the lock on the cupboard under the stairs using a hairpin, freeing Harry’s trunk of school supplies. While they retrieve his belongings, Harry quickly gathers personal items, preparing for their daring escape.
Fred and George skillfully pick the lock on the cupboard under the stairs using a hairpin, freeing Harry’s trunk of school supplies. While they retrieve his belongings, Harry quickly gathers personal items, preparing for their daring escape.
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.
