Vernon Dursley

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." 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