The Potters
Events [5]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
The Boy Who Lived [B1-C1]
1-2
The Dursleys Fear What the Neighbors Would Say if the Potters Showed Up
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.
3-5
People In the Streets are Talking 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.
6-6
Mr. Dursley Remembers Overhearing People Mention 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.
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 Potters Are Mentioned As A Source Of Discomfort For The Dursleys.
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 Contemplates The Potters’ Connection To Recent Events And Dreads Any Association With Them.
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.
