Quote by J.K. Rowling

Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. They were the last people you'd expect to be involved in anything strange or mysterious, because they just didn't hold with such nonsense.

Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were pro

Summary

This quote from J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" introduces the Dursleys, Harry Potter's aunt and uncle. It highlights their adamant belief in normalcy and their aversion towards anything outlandish or peculiar. The quote foreshadows the clash between the Dursleys' practical mindset and the magical world that Harry will soon become a part of.

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By J.K. Rowling

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