Vernon Dursley
Vernon: From a Norman surname, which was from a French place name, ultimately derived from the Gaulish word vern meaning "alder".
There is a strong symbolism connected to the Alder tree including strength, protection, determination and confidence. The tree is a sign of safety and protection. It is believed to have the ability to protect and hide people in times of danger. ~Google - https://www.moonwood.ie/single-post/celtic-tree-wisdom-the-alder-tree-fearn#:~:text=There%20is%20a%20strong%20symbolism,people%20in%20times%20of%20danger.
- Married Petunia Evans
- First to speak: "Little tyke." he chortled.
- Director of firm called Grunnings, which made drills.
- Big, beefy man with hardly any neck, although he did have a very large mustache.
- Goes to work at 8:30am, wearing his most boring tie, with a briefcase. Leaves work at 5pm.
- Always sits with his back to the window on the 9th floor.
- Bakery across the the road from his office. He buys a large doughnut.
- Not sure if nephew's name is Harvey, Herold.
- Likes yelling at people. Can't stand people in funny clothes, motorbikes, imagination,
- First name not mentioned in Chapter One
- About once a week, says Harry needs a haircut
- Greets Harry in Chapter 2 by barking, "Comb your hair."
- Sister, Marge Dursley
- Wants his money's worth
- Doesn't like imagination
- Doesn't tolerate talk about things acting in ways they shouldn't
- doesn't matter if in a dream or a cartoon
- Thinks it will give Harry ideas
- In his youth, attended a private school, Smeltings
