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There are a lot of heinous characters in the Harry potter universe – from the deplorable Dolores Umbridge to the One who must not be named himself. And while the movies focus mostly on villains from the wizarding world, let’s not forget the franchise’s most notorious Muggles: the Dursleys.
Some may argue that Vernon and Petunia did a good thing in welcoming Harry after the untimely death of his parents, however, that is roughly the extent of their kindness. For five films, Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia and Dudley treated Harry terribly. And while their behavior was often reprehensible, these three complex characters are behind some of the movies’ most memorable quotes.
ten “No publication on Sunday! “- Vernon Dursley
According to Uncle Vernon in The sorcerer’s stone, Sunday is the best day of the week. Why? There is no mail on Sunday. After doing everything possible to hide Harry’s letter at Hogwarts from him, Vernon is delighted that “not a single bloody letter” would be delivered on Sunday… before being inundated with them.
This quote (taken from one of the first movie’s most memorable scenes) is the first glimpse into Vernon Dursley’s efforts to keep Harry from discovering the Wizarding World. The fact that he spent all of his time and energy denying his nephew the truth about himself is one of the most infamous examples of his mistreatment of Harry.
9 “I won’t pay for some old fool to teach him magic tricks!” – Vernon Dursley
While Vernon’s disdain for magic and the Wizarding World was evident throughout the franchise, this quote from The sorcerer’s stone It was the first time he had expressed it outwardly, after Hagrid had told Harry about Hogwarts.
His aunt and uncle might not like him, but judging by this quote, neither of them seemed too eager to send him to school, one of the many things that didn’t. a lot of sense in the Dursleys. Perhaps Petunia was torn by the disappearance of her sister and the jealousy she felt for her. Maybe Vernon was afraid of Harry’s burgeoning power. Or maybe neither of them wanted to see him happy.
8 “36! But last year, last year, I was 37! – Dudley Dursley
Dudley Dursley, the insolent son of Vernon and Petunia, was in every way the antithesis of his cousin. As Harry grew up in the closet under the stairs and received Dudley’s clothes, Dudley was spoiled beyond imagination.
One of the most memorable scenes of 4 Privet Drive saw Dudley receive 36 birthday presents when the previous year he apparently had 37. After complaining obnoxiously about his lack of presents, his parents have quickly offered to buy more from him. This scene from The sorcerer’s stone established the dynamic between the Dursleys and their son early on and would largely explain Dudley’s appalling behavior in later films.
7 “And then she got you, and I knew you’d be the same. Just as strange, just so … abnormal. – Petunia Dursley
Although he took it to his house when he was a baby, one of the most disturbing things in Harry potter This is how Petunia neglected Harry. For 11 years, Petunia hid the truth about Lily and James from Harry and refused to have any contact with the wizarding world. However, after Hagrid told him the truth about Harry’s parents in The sorcerer’s stone, Petunia revealed everything.
She admitted that although her own parents were proud to have a witch in the family, she considered her sister a “monster” and considered Harry the same. Some fans have speculated that the reason Petunia held such a grudge was because she was jealous of her sister and felt left out growing up. Regardless of the interpretation of her behavior, this quote shows how terribly she acted towards Harry.
6 “Daddy’s gone crazy, hasn’t he?” – Dudley Dursley
After Vernon Dursley finally lost patience with the endless arrival of letters in The sorcerer’s stone, and threatened to relocate the family across the country, his son and wife appeared concerned for his health.
For the majority of the franchise, it seemed the Dursleys were all alike: closed-minded, cruel, and arrogant. Yet this quote is the first (and perhaps the only) example where Dudley questioned his father’s behavior. Not only does this quote bring comedic relief in a pretty chaotic scene, it’s the first glimpse of Dudley as an individual, rather than just as the obnoxious son of Vernon and Petunia.
5 “You and that blood pigeon are not going anywhere!” – Vernon Dursley
For a franchise with a pretty dark storyline, some comedic relief is needed every now and then. This scene from The Chamber of Secrets is unforgettable for this reason.
When Ron, Fred and George steal the flying Ford Anglia to get Harry off Privet Drive, Vernon is not very happy. Gripping Harry as he tries to escape, Vernon does his best to keep him from leaving, but luckily to no avail. Instead, Vernon hurls insults at his nephew before falling from the window. Seeing Uncle Vernon getting a reward for his reprehensible behavior is great Harry potter moment to remember.
4 “You didn’t just lose a mother that night in Godric’s Hollow, you know. I lost a sister. – Petunia Dursley
Despite the fact that this quote was never part of the final cut of The Deathly Hallows Part 1, it is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and healthy moments in Petunia.
Fans have often speculated that his shameless disdain for his nephew was due to his jealousy of Lily who had grown up and his mixed feelings about her death. However, until this scene (deleted), her true feelings towards her sister were unclear. This may be the only vulnerable and humanizing moment Petunia has in the entire franchise, and it’s a shame it was never included in the movie.
3 “I demand that you leave immediately. You break in. – Vernon Dursley
In this magical scene of The sorcerer’s stone, Hagrid arrives to retrieve Harry, smashing the door and causing a scene. Vernon orders him to leave, brandishing a random weapon.
Looking back, after watching the movies and learning about the Harry potter universe, Vernon’s frightened threats are pretty comical. Hagrid might not be allowed to use magic, but seeing a Muggle try to stand up to him is laughable. This scene between Uncle Vernon and Hagrid is one of the first glimpses audiences have had of the magical universe, and one of the most memorable.
2 “I don’t think you are a waste of space.” – Dudley Dursley
This quote from Dudley Dursley is without a doubt his best line in the franchise. After the Dursleys were forced out of Privet Drive out of fear of who shouldn’t be named, Dudley’s farewell words to Harry are the closest they’ve ever been to being friendly to each other .
Unfortunately, that scene between Harry and Dudley didn’t make it into the final cut of The Deathly Hallows Part 1, but nonetheless, it is perhaps the only touching scene that exists between the two cousins, and will surely be remembered by those who have seen it.
1 “There is no magic! “- Vernon Dursley
After Harry accidentally freed a snake from the zoo in The sorcerer’s stone, he tries to explain to his uncle that “One minute the glass was there and then he left, it was like magic”, but Vernon hastens to close his story.
This scene is one of the first instances where Harry discovers his magical ability. And despite Uncle Vernon’s insistence that there is no such thing as magic, Harry and the audience have a hunch to the contrary. This quote is undoubtedly one of the most memorable in the franchise, if only because it is fake and precedes a lot of the magical moments that fans know and love.
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