The Dursleys' Spoil Dudley
Events [6]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
The Vanishing Glass [B1-C2]
19-20
Dudley Receives Excessive Gifts While Harry Is Overlooked
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
Dudley’s Complaints Prompt Even More Presents To Satisfy His Expectations
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
Dudley’s Complaints Lead To More Presents And Extra Pampering
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.
The Letters from No One [B1-C3]
33-35
Dudley’s Privileged Behavior Is Reinforced As He Refuses To Get The Mail
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.
The Keeper of the Keys [B1-C4]
48-49
Dudley’s Comfort And Overindulgence Are Noted As Hagrid Comments On His Size
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.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [B2]
The Worst Birthday [B2-C1]
1-2
Petunia and Vernon Indulge Dudley’s Demands for More Food
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.
