Did Vernon Dursley know about magic?

We know that Vernon knows about magic before the events of The Philosopher’s Stone. If I remember correctly, it was revealed on Pottermore that Petunia revealed it to him.

Did Vernon care about Harry?

Vernon, his wife and his son all left together: he did not care what would happen to Harry and it was Dudley, who had grown to respect Harry for saving his soul, who brought up the issue, though Vernon said little to Harry.

Why did Vernon keep Harry?

Originally Answered: Why did the Dursleys agreed to take Harry Potter after they found him on their doorstep? They could have given him away if they were so reluctant to raise him. Because of the letter Dumbledore left with infant Harry for his Aunt Petunia.

Can Dudley have a magical child?

Rowling talked about how she almost gave Dudley a magical child himself. She considered having him be at Platform 9 ¾ during the epilogue. However, she decided not to do so because she thought Vernon’s DNA would have killed out any trace of magical blood.

Why does Vernon Petunia hate Harry?

Uncle Vernon’s dislike of Harry stems in part, like Severus Snape’s, from Harry’s close resemblance to the father they both so disliked. Their lies to Harry on the subject of how his parents had died were based largely on their own fears.

What happened to Vernon and Petunia?

Vernon, Petunia, and Dudley were forced from their homes to be placed under the protection of the Order of the Phoenix due to the threat of Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters. Before the family left their home, Dudley left out a cup of tea for his cousin. Although, Harry initially viewed it as a prank.

What did Lord Vernon do to stop Harry from becoming a wizard?

Vernon tried his hardest to stop Harry knowing about the wizarding world and his true magical heritage and also ignorantly believing along with his wife that their harsh mistreatment of him would prevent his magic from surfacing. Before 1991, Vernon told Harry his parents died in a car crash.

Why is Mr Vernon so afraid of magic?

Vernon is afraid of magic, I suppose. He hate the fact that magic can overpower a big guy like him. It makes him feel helpless and ashamed. If they are granted magic, I am sure they’re over the moon. Let’s look at this from the Dursley’s perspective.

What did Lord Vernon say to James Potter?

Vernon attempted to patronise James by suggesting that wizards live on unemployment benefit, and grew angry when James told him of the solid gold his parents had in the wizarding bank Gringotts. They never made up, Vernon describing James as “some kind of amateur magician” and choosing not to attend the Potters’ wedding.

Why does Victoria Vernon hate Harry Potter?

Vernon’s dislike of Harry, she adds, “stems in part, like Severus Snape’s, from Harry’s close resemblance to the father they both so disliked”.