Although she is just a supporting character in the “Harry Potter” series, I think that Petunia Dursley (née Evans) is one of the most complex characters. Petunia Dursley built a very high wall, and unlike platform nine and three-quarters, this one couldn’t be penetrated.
Olivier Award-winning actress Fiona Shaw has had an incredibly varied career since her early on-stage roles and in films like “Three Men and a Little Lady”. “Harry Potter” fans, of course, know her best for portraying Petunia Dursley, alongside on-screen husband Vernon Dursley (Richard Griffiths) and son Dudley Dursley (Harry Melling).
In a new interview in the Times Online, actress Fiona Shaw, who plays Aunt Petunia Dursley in the Potter films, confirms she will indeed be returning for Deathly Hallows. She offered this insight into...
by Maria Matsakis · Published March 19, 2024 · Last modified March 6, 2024
The overlooked promise of Petunia Dursley unveils layers of complexity and redemption, inviting readers on a journey beyond the silver screen.
Dumbledore told Petunia to “remember my last” – what did his “last” say that still resonated with her 14 years later?
by Minal Daswani · Published January 28, 2021 · Last modified January 20, 2021
I think it’s fair to say that Dudley Dursley was not the nicest child, but why was he that way? Does he have any redeeming qualities?
Episode 40 of “Reading, Writing, Rowling” unpacks Lily’s Muggle sister and Harry’s aunt, Petunia Dursley.
by Sophia Jenkins · Published September 11, 2018 · Last modified February 28, 2023
While the Dursleys were trying to squash the magic out of him, Harry may have saved himself through pure cluelessness, mediocrity, and a desire to be different.
by Alison Siggard · Published July 4, 2014 · Last modified February 28, 2023
In part 2 of our Pottermore Moments Revisited series, we finally meet Harry, whose drab life with the Dursleys is about to change…
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