Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows chapter 3, The Dursleys Departing. The Dursleys are packed to leave number four, Privet Drive. Vernon Dursley keeps changing his mind whether to remain in the house or to leave. Four weeks earlier, Kingsley Shacklebolt and Arthur Weasley told Mr. Dursley of the impending danger to his family. When Harry Potter becomes of age, the protection charm will end. Lord Voldemort may attack them to get to Harry.

Vernon Dursley accuses Harry Potter of trying to remove the family and take their residence. Harry reminds him that he has a house. One minute, Dursley does not believe the wizards, then the next, he does. If he has to leave, he wants Shacklebolt to guard his family. Kingsley is assigned guard duty to the Muggle Prime Minister. All the more proof, Kingsley is the best. Suddenly, Dudley Dursley decides he wants to go with the assigned Order of the Phoenix guard. Mom and Dad decide to go with Dudders.

Dedalus Diggle and Hestia Jones arrive to escort and protect the Dursleys to safety. Vernon Dursley regards the pair with disdain. Dedalus and Hestia are shocked at the treatment Harry receives from the Dursleys. For the anti-Voldemort movement, Harry Potter is the savior of the Wizarding world. Thus, he is the savior of the Muggle world. In other words, Harry Potter is the savior of the Dursleys who show Potter no respect.

At the Dursleys departing, Dudley worries why Harry Potter is not going to a safe house with the family. Dudley, unlike his parents, knows what Dementors are capable of doing. He is the one who wishes Harry Potter the best of luck. Dudley thanks the boy wizard for saving his life and says goodbye. Harry realizes the cup of tea was no booby trap, but a peace offering. The Dursleys depart under the care of Hestia and Dedalus.

Imagine the change in Dudley. Dudley gives a cup of tea with not expecting anything in return. This chapter shows love can come from the most unexpected places. Read JK Rowling novel for the full chapter. You will want to read the book for years to come.





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