The Dursleys
Events [38]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
The Boy Who Lived [B1-C1]
1-2
The Dursley's Are Perfectly Normal, Thank You Very Much!
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
The Dursleys Wake Up on the Dull Gray Tuesday Our Story Starts
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.
6-6
Mrs. Dursley And Dudley Share Their Day While Mr. Dursley Observes 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
The Dursleys Maintain Their Pretense Of Having No Connection To Magic.
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.
The Letters from No One [B1-C3]
31-32
The Dursleys Impose Punishments On Harry While Favoring Dudley’s Activities
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
The Dursleys Celebrate Dudley’s New Uniform While Excluding Harry
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
The Dursleys Gather At The Breakfast Table While Treating Harry Poorly
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
The Dursleys Continue To Display Their Dismissive And Controlling Behavior Toward Harry
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
The Dursleys Show Their Contempt For Harry And His Connection To The Wizarding World
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
The Dursleys Unite In Their Efforts To Suppress Any Mention Of Harry’s Magical Heritage
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
The Dursleys Unite In Their Desperation To Prevent Harry From Reading The Letter
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
The Entire Family Unites In A Frenzied Attempt To Escape The Mysterious Deliveries
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.
The Keeper of the Keys [B1-C4]
53-56
The Dursleys Secretly House Harry At Dumbledore’s Behest While Keeping Him Ignorant Of His Past
Hagrid reveals the tragic circumstances of Harry’s parents’ deaths at the hands of Lord Voldemort. Harry learns about the attack that left him with his iconic scar and the mystery surrounding Voldemort’s disappearance.
Hagrid reveals the tragic circumstances of Harry’s parents’ deaths at the hands of Lord Voldemort. Harry learns about the attack that left him with his iconic scar and the mystery surrounding Voldemort’s disappearance.
Diagon Alley [B1-C5]
64-68
Harry Reflects on the Dursleys’ Lack of Humor as He Doubts the Reality of His Journey
During their journey to London, Hagrid introduces Harry to the Ministry of Magic, explaining its role in regulating wizarding society and keeping magic hidden from Muggles.
During their journey to London, Hagrid introduces Harry to the Ministry of Magic, explaining its role in regulating wizarding society and keeping magic hidden from Muggles.
75-75
The Dursleys Are Unaware Of Harry’s Wealth Safeguarded At Gringotts
Inside his family vault, Harry finds piles of wizarding gold, silver, and bronze coins, revealing the inheritance left by his parents and symbolizing his connection to the magical world.
Inside his family vault, Harry finds piles of wizarding gold, silver, and bronze coins, revealing the inheritance left by his parents and symbolizing his connection to the magical world.
85-87
Harry Prepares To Return To The Dursleys With Mixed Emotions
After shopping for school supplies, Harry shares his insecurities with Hagrid. Reassured about his future at Hogwarts, Harry departs for the Dursleys with his train ticket in hand, ready for the next chapter of his life.
After shopping for school supplies, Harry shares his insecurities with Hagrid. Reassured about his future at Hogwarts, Harry departs for the Dursleys with his train ticket in hand, ready for the next chapter of his life.
The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters [B1-C6]
88-90
The Dursleys Reluctantly Support Harry’s Departure
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
The Dursleys Leave Harry Alone With Their Mocking Laughter
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.
101-102
Harry Reflects On How The Dursleys Denied Him Treats Like These
The food trolley arrives, and Harry buys an assortment of magical snacks, sharing them with Ron. They try Pumpkin Pasties and Chocolate Frogs, and Harry marvels at the magical food.
The food trolley arrives, and Harry buys an assortment of magical snacks, sharing them with Ron. They try Pumpkin Pasties and Chocolate Frogs, and Harry marvels at the magical food.
The Sorting Hat [B1-C7]
113-115
Harry Reflects On A Time When He Turned A Teacher’s Wig Blue, Causing Trouble With The Dursleys
The first-year students arrive at Hogwarts, where Professor McGonagall welcomes them and explains the importance of the Sorting Ceremony. She describes how their house will become their school family, leaving the students nervous about their imminent sorting.
The first-year students arrive at Hogwarts, where Professor McGonagall welcomes them and explains the importance of the Sorting Ceremony. She describes how their house will become their school family, leaving the students nervous about their imminent sorting.
122-123
The Dursleys’ Treatment Of Harry Contrasts With His New Experience
Albus Dumbledore welcomes the students with a whimsical speech before the start-of-term feast. Harry marvels at the magical array of food, enjoying a hearty meal in the company of his new housemates.
Albus Dumbledore welcomes the students with a whimsical speech before the start-of-term feast. Harry marvels at the magical array of food, enjoying a hearty meal in the company of his new housemates.
The Potions Master [B1-C8]
136-138
Harry Reflects On His Limited Preparation While Living With The Dursleys
In Harry's first Potions class with Severus Snape, it becomes clear that Snape has a personal dislike for him. Snape quizzes Harry on potion ingredients, and when Harry cannot answer, Snape mocks him, making the situation uncomfortable for Harry.
In Harry's first Potions class with Severus Snape, it becomes clear that Snape has a personal dislike for him. Snape quizzes Harry on potion ingredients, and when Harry cannot answer, Snape mocks him, making the situation uncomfortable for Harry.
The Midnight Duel [B1-C9]
149-150
Harry Imagines The Dursleys’ Reaction If He Is Expelled From Hogwarts
Professor McGonagall catches Harry flying without permission after his daring catch. She scolds him severely and escorts him away, leaving Harry convinced he will be expelled for breaking the rules.
Professor McGonagall catches Harry flying without permission after his daring catch. She scolds him severely and escorts him away, leaving Harry convinced he will be expelled for breaking the rules.
The Mirror of Erised [B1-C12]
203-204
Harry Contrasts His Joyful Hogwarts Christmas With The Miserable Ones At The Dursleys
Harry experiences a magical Christmas feast, complete with wizard crackers and enchanted gifts. Afterward, he enjoys a snowball fight with the Weasleys and a lively chess match by the Gryffindor common room fire, marking his happiest Christmas yet.
Harry experiences a magical Christmas feast, complete with wizard crackers and enchanted gifts. Afterward, he enjoys a snowball fight with the Weasleys and a lively chess match by the Gryffindor common room fire, marking his happiest Christmas yet.
Through the Trapdoor [B1-C16]
270-271
Harry Fears Returning To The Dursleys If The Plan Fails
Convinced that Snape plans to steal the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry declares his intent to act. Despite the risk of expulsion, Harry’s determination to prevent Voldemort’s return compels Ron and Hermione to join him. Together, they prepare for a dangerous journey through the trapdoor.
Convinced that Snape plans to steal the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry declares his intent to act. Despite the risk of expulsion, Harry’s determination to prevent Voldemort’s return compels Ron and Hermione to join him. Together, they prepare for a dangerous journey through the trapdoor.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [B2]
The Worst Birthday [B2-C1]
1-2
The Dursleys Unite in Their Disdain for Magic and Favoritism Towards Dudley
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
The Dursleys Unite Against Harry After He Mentions 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
The Dursleys Treat Harry Poorly and View His Magic as a Shameful Secret
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.
4-5
The Dursleys Took Harry In but Resented His Magical Background
Harry recalls his unusual past and his connection to Lord Voldemort. He reflects on his lightning-shaped scar, which is a reminder of the night Lord Voldemort killed his parents and tried to kill him as well. Harry is reminded of the mysteries surrounding his survival and Lord Voldemort's downfall. Though he has been raised by Muggles, Harry knows that he is far from normal due to his magical heritage.
Harry recalls his unusual past and his connection to Lord Voldemort. He reflects on his lightning-shaped scar, which is a reminder of the night Lord Voldemort killed his parents and tried to kill him as well. Harry is reminded of the mysteries surrounding his survival and Lord Voldemort's downfall. Though he has been raised by Muggles, Harry knows that he is far from normal due to his magical heritage.
7-8
The Dursleys Ignore Harry’s Birthday and Keep His Magical Belongings Locked Away
After being dismissed by the Dursleys, Harry goes outside and sits on the garden bench, feeling lonely on his birthday. He reflects on how much he misses Hogwarts and his best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, who have not written to him all summer. Harry wonders if they have forgotten him, and he feels disconnected from the magical world.
After being dismissed by the Dursleys, Harry goes outside and sits on the garden bench, feeling lonely on his birthday. He reflects on how much he misses Hogwarts and his best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, who have not written to him all summer. Harry wonders if they have forgotten him, and he feels disconnected from the magical world.
Dobby's Warning [B2-C2]
12-13
The Family Hosting the Masons for Dinner
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.
14-15
The Dursleys Unknowingly Provide Cover for Dobby’s Secret Visit
Dobby nearly lets slip something negative about his wizard family, causing him to immediately punish himself by banging his head against the window. Harry is alarmed and tries to stop him. Dobby reveals that his family makes him punish himself for any mistakes and that they are cruel to him, but he is bound to serve them for life.
Dobby nearly lets slip something negative about his wizard family, causing him to immediately punish himself by banging his head against the window. Harry is alarmed and tries to stop him. Dobby reveals that his family makes him punish himself for any mistakes and that they are cruel to him, but he is bound to serve them for life.
17-18
The Family Hosts a Dinner While Maintaining Strict Rules for Harry
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
The Family Struggles to Maintain Their Facade During the Chaos
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
A Barn Owl Delivers a Letter from the Ministry of Magic
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
The Dursleys Show No Signs of Relenting in Their Harsh Treatment of 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]
24-25
Ron, Fred, and George Arrive in a Flying Car to Rescue Harry
Harry is startled when he sees Ron, Fred, and George Weasley outside his window in a flying turquoise car. Ron reveals they’ve come to rescue Harry after learning about his situation from their father at the Ministry of Magic. Harry explains the Dursleys’ treatment and his inability to escape without violating the Ministry’s rules on underage magic.
Harry is startled when he sees Ron, Fred, and George Weasley outside his window in a flying turquoise car. Ron reveals they’ve come to rescue Harry after learning about his situation from their father at the Ministry of Magic. Harry explains the Dursleys’ treatment and his inability to escape without violating the Ministry’s rules on underage magic.
36-38
Harry Discovers the Mischievous Nature of Magical Gnomes
Ron introduces Harry to the magical gnomes in the Weasley garden. Harry is surprised by their leathery appearance and mischievous behavior but learns to de-gnome the garden, realizing the humor and challenge of the task.
Ron introduces Harry to the magical gnomes in the Weasley garden. Harry is surprised by their leathery appearance and mischievous behavior but learns to de-gnome the garden, realizing the humor and challenge of the task.
