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.

https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/trees/alder/alder-mythology-and-folklore/

• 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