Harry Potter and the Dursleys Introduction

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What was Mr. Dursley's profession?

He owned a grocery store.

He was the director of a firm that made drills. (correct)

He was a school teacher.

He was a lawyer.

What was Mrs. Dursley's significant physical trait?

She was very tall and athletic.

She had nearly twice the usual amount of neck. (correct)

She wore glasses.

She had a very large mustache.

How did the Dursleys feel about the Potters?

They had no strong feelings about them.

They were afraid others would discover their connection. (correct)

They wanted to have a family reunion.

They were very fond of them.

What caused Mr. Dursley to notice something peculiar during his morning routine?

A cat was reading a map. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Dursleys' opinion about their son Dudley?

He was the finest boy anywhere. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mrs. Dursley pretend she didn't have a sister?

She was embarrassed by her sister's lifestyle. Signup and view all the answers

What activity was Mr. Dursley engaged in while leaving the house?

He tried to kiss Dudley good-bye. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Dursley notice as he backed out of the driveway?

A cat reading a map. Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Dursley focused on while driving to work?

His large order of drills Signup and view all the answers

How did Mr. Dursley react to the cat he saw at the beginning?

He ignored it completely Signup and view all the answers

What unusual sight distracted Mr. Dursley while he was in traffic?

Strangely dressed individuals Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Dursley's attitude towards the people dressed in cloaks?

He found them annoying Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Dursley fail to notice during his day at work?

Owls flying in broad daylight Signup and view all the answers

How did Mr. Dursley react to the group of cloaked individuals near the bakery?

He eyed them angrily Signup and view all the answers

What assumption did Mr. Dursley make about the cloaked people he saw?

They were part of a fundraising event Signup and view all the answers

What specific feature about one of the cloaked individuals angered Mr. Dursley?

His bright green cloak Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to the Dursleys

Mr. and Mrs. Dursley live at number four, Privet Drive and pride themselves on being perfectly normal.
Mr. Dursley is the director of Grunnings, a drill-making company, characterized as a big man with a large mustache and no neck.
Mrs. Dursley is thin, blonde, and overly curious, often spying on neighbors.

Family Dynamics and Secrets

The Dursleys have a son named Dudley, whom they believe is the best child.
They harbor a secret about Mrs. Dursley's sister, Mrs. Potter, whom they haven’t seen for years.
The Dursleys intentionally avoid contact with the Potters, whom they consider “unDursleyish,” fearing societal judgment.

Strange Occurrences Introduced

On a dull, gray Tuesday, normalcy is disrupted by odd happenings.
Mr. Dursley’s routine includes selecting a boring tie and dealing with a tantrum-throwing Dudley.
A large owl flutters past unnoticed, hinting at the unusual events to come.

Unusual Observations

Mr. Dursley spots a tabby cat apparently reading a map, which confounds him.
He dismisses the sight as a trick of light but remains unsettled by the event.

Peculiar People and Developments

While stuck in traffic, Mr. Dursley observes a group of strangely dressed people in cloaks, which he finds distasteful.
His irritation grows as he notices older individuals in the group, including a man in an emerald-green cloak.

Drills vs. Disturbances

Despite the unusual sights, Mr. Dursley focuses on his desire for a large drill order, emphasizing his normal life perspective.
He is oblivious to the owls flying overhead and the astonished reactions of bystanders.

Work Environment

At work, Mr. Dursley maintains his focus on drills, sitting with his back to the window to avoid distractions.
His frustration with the cloaked individuals resurfaces during a visit to the bakery, reinforcing his disdain for anything unusual.

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Explore the life of the Dursley family from 'Harry Potter'. Discover Mr. and Mrs. Dursley's commitment to normalcy and their intriguing family dynamics. This quiz delves into the secrets they keep and the strange occurrences that disrupt their mundane lives.