Is Aunt Petunia a squib?

The fan asked the author if Aunt Petunia was a Squib (a non-magical person who is born to at least one magical parent) and Rowling replied: "Good question. No, she is not, she is not a Squib. She is a Muggle.
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Did Aunt Petunia want to be a witch?

Petunia wanted to be a witch: Rowling reveals that, “Petunia had some latent feelings of guilt about the way she had cut Lily (whom she knew, in her secret heart, had always loved her) out of her life.” She also says that Petunia always held out hope that she would show signs of magic “and be spirited off to Hogwarts.”
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What was petunias secret?

At first, Petunia tries to hide the fact that her sister is a witch from her husband, who does not approve of anything that he doesn''t consider “”normal.” But, unfortunately, one day he finds out and he is disgusted.
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Who sent Petunia a howler?

Petunia's disdain for Harry was most likely born from a long-standing jealousy of her magical sister, Lily. A Howler from Dumbledore, addressed to Petunia, said 'Remember my last' – no doubt referring to the letter which he left with baby Harry, on the doorstep of Privet Drive.
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Is Lily's sister a squib?

No, she is not a Squib.
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Petunia Dursley's BIGGEST Secret - Harry Potter Explained



Who is the Slytherin squib?

Albus Severus is the main character in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." He's the ugly duckling of the family, is sorted into Slytherin, befriends Scorpius Malfoy, and isn't good at magic. He's nicknamed "Albus Potter, the Slytherin Squib."
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How did Petunia react to Lily's death?

In their last moments together at Privet Drive, Petunia hesitated but ultimately neglected to leave her nephew with any loving gesture or words of support. This felt disappointing as she'd already failed to make peace with Lily and appeared to be making the same mistake again.
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What were Aunt Petunia's last words to Harry?

But there's a deleted scene where she has a final conversation with Harry. Her last line there is, "You didn't just lose a mother that night in Godric's Hollow, you know. I lost a sister." Since Aunt Petunia usually prefers not to acknowledge Harry's mother at all, it's a surprisingly sweet moment.
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Did Petunia go to Harry's wedding?

"James was amused by Vernon, and made the mistake of showing it." Petunia refused to include Lily in her wedding. And the Dursleys didn't attend the Potters' marriage ceremony. "[Petunia] and Vernon chose not to attend Lily and James' wedding.
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What did Dumbledores letter to Petunia say?

Dear Petunia, It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the death of your sister and her husband. They were murdered by a Dark wizard known as Lord Voldemort, whose cruelty and violence they had been fighting for years. I tried my best to protect them, but, alas, I regret to say that I failed.
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Was Petunia Evans a squib?

The fan asked the author if Aunt Petunia was a Squib (a non-magical person who is born to at least one magical parent) and Rowling replied: "Good question. No, she is not, she is not a Squib. She is a Muggle.
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Was Petunia jealous of Lily?

Petunia was incredibly jealous of Lily's magical ability and hated that her magical sister always seemed to be the centre of attention. When she married Vernon, she didn't want Lily to be a bridesmaid because she was tired of being overshadowed by her.
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Why is Petunia not a squib?

Back in 2004, JK Rowling herself teased there might be more to Aunt Petunia in response to a fan question. When asked if Aunt Petunia was a Squib (a non-magical person who is born with at least one magical parent), Rowling replied: 'Good question. No, she is not, she is not a Squib. She is a Muggle.
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Did Petunia secretly care about Harry?

Petunia never showed any love and affection at all towards Harry because he reminded her of Lily and the wizarding world. She treated him as a waste of space, giving him the cupboard under the stairs at first and making him do all the chores. She, along with Vernon, ignored most of Harry's birthdays.
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Was Mrs Figg a squib?

Much to Harry's surprise, it is revealed that Mrs. Figg is a Squib and a member of the Order of the Phoenix. Apparently, she was stationed to live near Harry in order to keep an eye on him and the Dursleys.
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Why did Petunia treat Harry badly?

Petunia resented her "freak" sister for being a witch, and was drawn ever-closer into the bland lifestyle of her husband.
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Is Petunia Dursley evil?

Petunia Evans is the matriarch of the Dursley family and the older sister to Harry's deceased mother, Lily. Although she adores her own son Dudley, Petunia is cruel and heartless towards Harry due to the troubled history with her own sister.
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Did Harry ever see Dudley again?

Harry was supposedly on amicable terms with the Dursleys, claiming they were on his Christmas card list. Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia didn't see much of their nephew, for obvious reasons. Dudley, on the other hand, reunited with Harry a few times so that their children could play together.
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What is Snape last word?

12. Snape's Last Words. In the [Deathly Hallows] book, Snape's dying words to Harry were "Look at me". Right then we did not realize the significance of his words but in the very next chapter when Harry goes through Snape's memories in the Pensieve, he comes to know how much Snape loved Lily.
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What were dudleys last words to Harry?

Dudley's last line is also found in a deleted scene. His last words in the movie are, "I still don't understand why we have to leave." But he also has a deleted film scene where he has a final conversation with Harry, and his last line is, "I don't think you're a waste of space."
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What was Dumbledore's last words to Lupin?

Conversation. Kingsley: "The last words Albus Dumbledore spoke to the pair of us?" Lupin: "Harry is the best hope we have. Trust him."
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Did Petunia ever love Harry?

Petunia never showed any love and affection at all towards Harry because he reminded her of Lily and the wizarding world. She treated him as a waste of space, giving him the cupboard under the stairs at first and making him do all the chores. She, along with Vernon, ignored most of Harry's birthdays.
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Is Petunia Harry's mom's sister?

Petunia Dursley, née Evans, is Harry Potter's aunt (she is his mother's sister). She and her husband Vernon Dursley reluctantly and bitterly took Harry in as a baby, while they had their own son, Dudley.
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What was Lily's sacrifice?

Known occurrences. On the night of 31 October, 1981, Lily Potter sacrificed her life in order to protect her infant son, Harry, from Lord Voldemort.
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