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Mr. Dursley worked as a cook at a company called Grunnings, which specialized in baking pies.
Mr. Dursley worked as a cook at a company called Grunnings, which specialized in baking pies.
False (B)
Mrs. Dursley's exceptionally long neck was advantageous for her hobby of stargazing.
Mrs. Dursley's exceptionally long neck was advantageous for her hobby of stargazing.
False (B)
The Dursleys harbored a deep-seated fear that their neighbors would discover their involvement in a secret society.
The Dursleys harbored a deep-seated fear that their neighbors would discover their involvement in a secret society.
False (B)
Mrs. Dursley maintained a close relationship with her sister, often exchanging letters and visiting each other regularly.
Mrs. Dursley maintained a close relationship with her sister, often exchanging letters and visiting each other regularly.
On the Tuesday the story begins, the exceptionally clear and sunny weather foreshadowed the extraordinary events that were about to unfold.
On the Tuesday the story begins, the exceptionally clear and sunny weather foreshadowed the extraordinary events that were about to unfold.
Mr. Dursley usually took the train to work but decided to drive on this particular Tuesday.
Mr. Dursley usually took the train to work but decided to drive on this particular Tuesday.
Mr. Dursley encountered a dog juggling apples at the corner of Privet Drive, which he initially dismissed as a trick of the light.
Mr. Dursley encountered a dog juggling apples at the corner of Privet Drive, which he initially dismissed as a trick of the light.
Dudley's breakfast routine was a peaceful and organized affair, with him neatly eating his cereal and thanking his parents.
Dudley's breakfast routine was a peaceful and organized affair, with him neatly eating his cereal and thanking his parents.
The weatherman, Jim, confirmed reports of showers of owls, attributing it to unusual atmospheric conditions.
The weatherman, Jim, confirmed reports of showers of owls, attributing it to unusual atmospheric conditions.
Mr. Dursley was initially relieved by the news reports, finding them a welcome distraction from his personal worries.
Mr. Dursley was initially relieved by the news reports, finding them a welcome distraction from his personal worries.
Mrs. Dursley reacted calmly and supportively when Mr. Dursley brought up the topic of her sister.
Mrs. Dursley reacted calmly and supportively when Mr. Dursley brought up the topic of her sister.
Mr. Dursley confidently shared his concerns about the Potters with Mrs. Dursley, openly expressing his worries about their potential involvement in recent events.
Mr. Dursley confidently shared his concerns about the Potters with Mrs. Dursley, openly expressing his worries about their potential involvement in recent events.
Mrs. Dursley mistakenly believed the Potters' son's name to be 'Howard'.
Mrs. Dursley mistakenly believed the Potters' son's name to be 'Howard'.
Before falling asleep, Mr. Dursley was certain that he and Petunia would inevitably be drawn into the Potters' affairs.
Before falling asleep, Mr. Dursley was certain that he and Petunia would inevitably be drawn into the Potters' affairs.
The cat on the wall displayed clear signs of restlessness and agitation throughout the night.
The cat on the wall displayed clear signs of restlessness and agitation throughout the night.
Albus Dumbledore arrived quietly and inconspicuously on Privet Drive, blending seamlessly into the surroundings.
Albus Dumbledore arrived quietly and inconspicuously on Privet Drive, blending seamlessly into the surroundings.
Dumbledore used a device called a 'Light-Extinguisher' to illuminate the street.
Dumbledore used a device called a 'Light-Extinguisher' to illuminate the street.
Professor McGonagall was initially in a cheerful mood, eager to join the celebrations.
Professor McGonagall was initially in a cheerful mood, eager to join the celebrations.
Professor McGonagall initially agreed with Dumbledore's plan to leave Harry with the Dursleys without expressing any reservations.
Professor McGonagall initially agreed with Dumbledore's plan to leave Harry with the Dursleys without expressing any reservations.
Hagrid obtained the motorbike from James Potter before delivering Harry to the Dursleys.
Hagrid obtained the motorbike from James Potter before delivering Harry to the Dursleys.
Dumbledore was unconcerned about Harry's lightning bolt scar and believed it should be magically removed immediately.
Dumbledore was unconcerned about Harry's lightning bolt scar and believed it should be magically removed immediately.
Upon leaving Harry on the Dursleys' doorstep, all three adults—Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Hagrid—displayed overt emotional reactions.
Upon leaving Harry on the Dursleys' doorstep, all three adults—Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Hagrid—displayed overt emotional reactions.
After leaving Harry, Dumbledore used the Put-Outer to return light to Privet Drive, illuminating a fox lurking on the corner.
After leaving Harry, Dumbledore used the Put-Outer to return light to Privet Drive, illuminating a fox lurking on the corner.
Mr. Dursley initially dismisses the cat he sees as a figment of his imagination caused by a trick of the light.
Mr. Dursley initially dismisses the cat he sees as a figment of his imagination caused by a trick of the light.
Mr. Dursley observes people in cloaks and assumes they are collecting money for a charitable cause.
Mr. Dursley observes people in cloaks and assumes they are collecting money for a charitable cause.
Mr. Dursley works on the tenth floor of his building.
Mr. Dursley works on the tenth floor of his building.
Professor McGonagall was pleased about the news and rumors spreading, viewing it as a sign of appropriate celebration.
Professor McGonagall was pleased about the news and rumors spreading, viewing it as a sign of appropriate celebration.
During his lunch break, Mr. Dursley goes to buy a large doughnut.
During his lunch break, Mr. Dursley goes to buy a large doughnut.
Dumbledore tries to lighten the somber mood by offering Professor McGonagall a Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Bean.
Dumbledore tries to lighten the somber mood by offering Professor McGonagall a Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Bean.
Mr. Dursley overhears a conversation mentioning 'The Harolds' and their son, 'Henry'.
Mr. Dursley overhears a conversation mentioning 'The Harolds' and their son, 'Henry'.
Mr. Dursley is so worried after overhearing the conversation that he successfully calls his home but abruptly hangs up before anyone answers the phone.
Mr. Dursley is so worried after overhearing the conversation that he successfully calls his home but abruptly hangs up before anyone answers the phone.
Dumbledore advocates for using Voldemort's name, arguing that avoiding it only creates unnecessary fear and confusion.
Dumbledore advocates for using Voldemort's name, arguing that avoiding it only creates unnecessary fear and confusion.
Dumbledore admits that Voldemort didn't possess any powers that he himself could never have.
Dumbledore admits that Voldemort didn't possess any powers that he himself could never have.
The old man who bumps into Mr. Dursley is wearing a scarlet cloak.
The old man who bumps into Mr. Dursley is wearing a scarlet cloak.
Professor McGonagall suggests that Dumbledore's inability to wield certain powers stems from his inherent lack of ambition.
Professor McGonagall suggests that Dumbledore's inability to wield certain powers stems from his inherent lack of ambition.
The old man tells Mr. Dursley to rejoice because 'He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named' has left.
The old man tells Mr. Dursley to rejoice because 'He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named' has left.
Dumbledore jokingly claims he hasn't blushed so much since Madam Pomfrey complimented his new broomstick.
Dumbledore jokingly claims he hasn't blushed so much since Madam Pomfrey complimented his new broomstick.
Upon arriving home, Mr. Dursley is pleased to see the tabby cat on his garden wall.
Upon arriving home, Mr. Dursley is pleased to see the tabby cat on his garden wall.
The rumors suggest that Voldemort disappeared because he was defeated in a duel by James Potter.
The rumors suggest that Voldemort disappeared because he was defeated in a duel by James Potter.
The evening news reports that bird-watchers have spotted several penguins behaving strangely.
The evening news reports that bird-watchers have spotted several penguins behaving strangely.
Dumbledore confirms that Lily and James Potter tragically passed away.
Dumbledore confirms that Lily and James Potter tragically passed away.
Dumbledore's watch displays the time using traditional numerals and hands.
Dumbledore's watch displays the time using traditional numerals and hands.
Dumbledore intends to leave Harry with his aunt and uncle, believing they are ill-suited to raise him.
Dumbledore intends to leave Harry with his aunt and uncle, believing they are ill-suited to raise him.
Flashcards
The Dursleys
The Dursleys
Living in number four, Privet Drive, and determined to be seen as completely ordinary.
Grunnings
Grunnings
Mr. Dursley's company, which manufactures drills.
Large Moustache
Large Moustache
Mr. Dursley's most prominent physical feature.
Long Neck
Long Neck
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Dudley Dursley
Dudley Dursley
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Exposure of their Secret
Exposure of their Secret
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Mrs. Potter
Mrs. Potter
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Cat Reading a Map
Cat Reading a Map
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Hagrid
Hagrid
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Professor McGonagall
Professor McGonagall
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Albus Dumbledore
Albus Dumbledore
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Privet Drive
Privet Drive
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Put-Outer
Put-Outer
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Muggle
Muggle
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Unusual Events
Unusual Events
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Mr. Dursley's Concern
Mr. Dursley's Concern
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People in Cloaks
People in Cloaks
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The Potters
The Potters
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Owls in Daylight
Owls in Daylight
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Rejoice
Rejoice
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You-Know-Who
You-Know-Who
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Drills
Drills
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Keeping up appearances
Keeping up appearances
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Celebrating
Celebrating
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Harry Potter
Harry Potter
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Strange Occurrences
Strange Occurrences
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Tabby Cat
Tabby Cat
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Wizarding Celebrations
Wizarding Celebrations
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Wizarding Carelessness
Wizarding Carelessness
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Voldemort's Name
Voldemort's Name
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Dumbledore's Humility
Dumbledore's Humility
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Godric's Hollow
Godric's Hollow
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The Potters' Fate
The Potters' Fate
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Harry's Survival
Harry's Survival
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Harry's New Home
Harry's New Home
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Fame's Danger
Fame's Danger
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Sherbet Lemon
Sherbet Lemon
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Study Notes
- The Dursleys, a "perfectly normal" couple living at number four, Privet Drive, do not approve of anything strange or mysterious.
- Mr. Dursley is the beefy director of Grunnings, a drill-making firm.
- Mrs. Dursley is thin, blonde, and enjoys spying on neighbors.
- The Dursleys have a son named Dudley, whom they consider perfect.
- They have a secret they fear will be discovered: the existence of Mrs. Dursley's sister, Mrs. Potter, and her family.
- The Dursleys find the Potters "unDursleyish" and want to keep them away from Dudley.
Peculiar Occurrences
- On a Tuesday, strange events begin to occur.
- Mr. Dursley sees a cat reading a map.
- He notices people in cloaks, which angers him.
- People point and stare at owls swooping past in broad daylight.
- Mr. Dursley overhears people mentioning "The Potters" and "Harry".
- He is fearful and worries about his nephew.
- Mr. Dursley bumps into an old man who is wearing a violet cloak.
- The old man tells him to rejoice at a celebration, because "You-Know-Who has gone at last!".
- The old man hugs Mr. Dursley.
- The news reports unusual owl activity and shooting stars, and Mrs. Dursley is questioned about her sister.
- The cat from earlier is on the garden wall when Mr. Dursley returns home from work.
Dumbledore and McGonagall
- A man named Albus Dumbledore appears on Privet Drive, using a device to extinguish the streetlights.
- Professor McGonagall, in her Animagus form as a tabby cat, is waiting for him.
- They discuss the celebrations.
- McGonagall mentions Muggles noticing the strange events on the evening news.
- They talk about Voldemort's disappearance and the death of Lily and James Potter.
- Voldemort's attempt to kill Harry Potter failed, leading to Voldemort's downfall.
- Dumbledore plans to leave Harry with the Dursleys, despite McGonagall's concerns.
Hagrid's Arrival
- Hagrid arrives on a large motorbike borrowed from Sirius Black.
- Hagrid confirms that he rescued Harry from the destroyed house.
- Harry has a lightning-bolt-shaped scar on his forehead. They believe he will have it forever.
Leaving Harry
- Dumbledore leaves Harry on the Dursleys' doorstep with a letter explaining the situation.
- Hagrid is distraught about Lily and James' deaths.
- Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Hagrid depart, leaving Harry in the care of the Dursleys.
- The final scene depicts Harry sleeping on the doorstep, unaware of his fame and the events that have transpired.
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Description
The Dursleys, a normal couple, want to keep their secret about Mrs. Dursley's sister, Mrs. Potter, away from their son, Dudley. Strange events occur, including a cat reading a map and people in cloaks, causing Mr. Dursley to worry about his nephew.
