Difference between revisions of "Vernon Dursley"

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* From a Norman surname, which was from a French place name, ultimately derived from the Gaulish word vern meaning "alder".
 
* From a Norman surname, which was from a French place name, ultimately derived from the Gaulish word vern meaning "alder".
* Married to [[Petunia Dursley|Petunia Evans]]
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* Married [[Petunia Dursley|Petunia Evans]]
 
* First to speak: "Little tyke." chortled.
 
* First to speak: "Little tyke." chortled.
 
* Director of firm called Grunnings, which made drills.
 
* Director of firm called Grunnings, which made drills.

Revision as of 20:58, 28 October 2024

Vernon:

  • From a Norman surname, which was from a French place name, ultimately derived from the Gaulish word vern meaning "alder".
  • Married Petunia Evans
  • First to speak: "Little tyke." 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