Why did the Dursleys treat Harry so poorly?

Why did the Dursleys treat Harry so poorly?

Vernon and Petunia were very prejudiced against magic and they thought that they could ‘stamp it out of him’. They treated Harry badly because they thought magic was bad, and therefore Harry was a bad person. Harry also made very strange things happen to the Dursleys whenever he felt strong emotions.

Why was Petunia a Muggle?

So according to one Tumblr user, Aunt Petunia actually isn’t a Muggle but a bitter ol’ witch, who suppressed her powers after being rejected by the magical community. The theory stems from JK Rowling’s answer to a fan question during a 2004 conversation at the Edinburgh Book Festival. She is a Muggle.

Did the Dursleys abuse Harry because he was a Horcrux?

No. They hated Harry because they were a bunch of bigoted twats. Petunia hated magic because of what she felt it had done to her family.

How were Dursleys abusive?

The Dursleys were definitely abusive, verbally and there were hints that it was also physical. The fact that Harry had to watch out and had learned to duck when his Uncle swung his fist at him shows past physical abuse. He was often denied food and fed much less than the other family members, that is real neglect.

What did Petunia Dursley look like?

She had “large, pale” eyes, the colour of which were unknown. It is unlikely that she shared her sister’s bright green eyes, since they are very notable and the oft-made comparison between Lily and Harry’s eyes was never made between Petunia and her sister or Harry.

Is Petunia Dursley a wizard?

She was once asked in Petunia was in fact a Squib, a wizard who can’t do magic like Mr Filch, the Hogwarts caretaker. Rowling replied: “Good question. No, she is not, she is not a Squib. She is a Muggle.

Was Petunia Dursley a witch?

Petunia was the eldest child of Muggles Mr and Mrs Evans and had a sister, Lily. When she received a letter from Hogwarts confirming that she was a witch, Petunia wrote to Albus Dumbledore asking if she could also study there too.

What did Petunia say to Harry?

In the scene Petunia says, “ You didn’t just lose a mother that night in Godric’s Hollow you know, I lost a sister.” But Petunia saying this, I believe is wishful thinking! She was to hardened to love Harry or exchange good words. A good ending would seem unrealistic to me.

Why did Petunia live with the Dursleys in Harry Potter?

Due to Petunia’s maternal connection to Harry Potter, he was sent to live with the Dursleys after his parents were murdered by Lord Voldemort. The belief was that the power of Lily’s loving sacrifice for Harry would be continued through Petunia, due to her blood connection with her sister, even though she personally held Harry in contempt.

How does Petunia Dursley deal with her emotions?

She ultimately deals with these emotions by becoming the bitter magic-hating woman that she is. Her days as a Dursley may seem picturesque, but deep down, Petunia is constantly fighting the urge to (as Dumbledore so eloquently puts it) do what is right instead of what is easy.

Why does Harry need Petunia to protect him from Voldemort?

It all has to do with that letter than Dumbledore left with Harry on that fateful night all those years ago. It explains about Lily’s passing and the circumstances that protect Harry and the Dursleys while he lives with them. Because she is a blood relative of Lily’s, Petunia’s blood acts as a protection against Voldemort.

Is Petunia Dursley dead or still alive?

Petunia Dursley Birthday and Date of Death Petunia Dursley was born in 1958 and died in 2016. Petunia was 58 years old at the time of death. Birthday: 1958