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| − | [[Category:The Dursleys]] | + | [[Category:Characters]][[Category:The Dursleys]][[Category:HP1C1 Introductions]][[Category:Muggles]] |
Vernon: | Vernon: | ||
| − | + | ''From a Norman surname, which was from a French place name, ultimately derived from the Gaulish word vern meaning "alder".'' | |
| − | *First to speak: "Little tyke." chortled. | + | |
| − | *Director of firm called Grunnings, which made drills. | + | ''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. |
| − | *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. | + | https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/trees/alder/alder-mythology-and-folklore/ |
| − | *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, | + | * Married [[Petunia Dursley|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|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''' | ||
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| + | * 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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:17, 18 December 2024
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
