Vernon Dursley

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.
• 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,