At some point in her life, she would live next to Fubster, a retired military colonel. Aunt Marge has been often compared by fans to Matilda's Miss Agatha Trunchbull not only due to the two being played by Pam Ferris but also to similar characteristics; both Trunchbull and Marge are hostile to the titular characters/protagonists (Matilda and Harry respectively), who in turn use magical powers to teach the antagonists painful lessons and to make them end their cruel acts and leave for good. This unrequited passion fuels a lot of her nasty behaviour to other people. However, the swelling doesn't stop and she inflates like a massive balloon and drifts into the air making apoplectic popping noises. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Personality and traits Edit. Like her, he is very much a Muggle. Vernon is similar to Sir Ector as they both are mustached, have the same body structure, both are cynical of magic and it's existence and both have a son who they favor more and care very little about their foster son. When owls delivered letters from Hogwarts to tell Harry he was a wizard. Lord Voldemort | https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Marge_Dursley?oldid=4019778. [6][7] The town is known for its Victorian history in coal mining. She finally pushed Harry too far when she insulted his dead parents to his face, showing that she was so unpleasant she could not even show respect for his loss at such a young age, much like her brother. Fenrir Greyback | Mafalda Hopkirk, Gellert Grindelwald's Alliance Marjorie Dursley, often referred to as Aunt Marge or simply Marge, is the initial antagonist in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and a mentioned character in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. [5] "Eileen" is from Celtic, English and Irish roots and has a long-standing history in each culture. Lucius Malfoy | Ollivanders: Makers of Fine Wands since 382 BC, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, https://pottermore.fandom.com/wiki/Marge_Dursley?oldid=36898. She heavily favoured her nephew Dudley and even went as far as whacking a young Harry in the shins to stop him from beating Dudley at musical statues and also suggested that Harry be put into an orphanage instead of "being a burden" on the Dursleys. Another variation of this name is Eileene which is most commonly used in Ireland. The Harry Potter Wiki has 23 images related to, *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Like Petunia, he only refers to Harry as "Potter". Although she is no blood relation of Harry Potter, he has been taught to call her "Aunt Marge". Later legends told of her escape from a dragon, with which she was often depicted in mediaeval art. He used to live at 4 Privet Drive along with his wife and son for twenty years until they were forced into hiding during the escalation of the Second Wizarding War. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Antonin Dolohov | When Marge insulted his mother and his father, Harry accidentally lost control of his magic and blew her up like a balloon with an Inflating Charm. It became a more popular name in the 19th century. [2] Later, however, she was successfully punctured and her memory was modified by the Accidental Magic Reversal Squad from the Ministry of Magic, so she would have no recollection of the event. In the film, Petunia was seen slowly waving goodbye to Marge as she floated away. Ignorant about Harry's "abnormality," Marge was told that Harry attended St Brutus' Secure Centre for Incurably Criminal Boys. Marvolo Gaunt | After Petunia's sister Lily and brother-in-law, James Potter, were killed by Voldemort in their own home, Petunia remained the sole surviving blood relative of Harr… Occupation The name "Margaret" is derived from Latin Margarita, which was from Greek μαργαριτης (margarites) meaning "pearl", probably a borrowing from Sanskrit. Dudley was the only one who gave a proper goodbye to Harry. Vernon Dursley's sister Marge - whom Harry is forced to called Aunt Marge even though she is not a blood relative - lives in a house in the country with a large garden where she breeds bulldogs. However, she goes too far when she insults Harry's deceased parents and an enraged Harry uses his magic powers to first blow up her glass, and then inflate her like a balloon, causing her to float around the room. MacDuff, Other Dark Wizards & Witches Marge is a large and unpleasant woman whose main interest in life is breeding bulldogs. The latter, who are terrified of the prejudiced and outspoken Marge finding out the truth, have fostered this impression over many years. The Dursleys also have a number of unlucky incidents during Harry's visits. Delphini | Ripper, a particularly ferocious bulldog, was her favourite. It is revealed that despite all the presents she gives him, Dudley actually hates Marge and only pretends to like her because it benefits him. Marge lives in the countryside and breeds bulldogs, and has twelve of them with her favourite being Ripper, whom she has to take everywhere with her as he gets upset whenever she goes away. Much of her nasty behaviour is fuelled by an unrequited passion for her neighbour, Colonel Fubster[1]. He and Petunia never informed Harry about the magical world and they explain away his parents death by lying and saying that they died in a car crash.They also treated him very cruelly, more like Harry was a prisoner and a servant than a nephew such as making him sleep under the stairs, while they spoil their own son, Dudley Dursley. She ate and drank excessively and was, overall, a powerfully dominant woman who made even Vernon look weak and powerless.[2]. Petunia Dursley is the sister of Lily Potter, Harry's mother. Other versions of Eileen; "Aileen" (Scottish), "Eibhlin" (the original source for the name), "Eila" (Celtic variant of both "Eileen" and "Aileen"), "Eireen" (Norwegian variant of "Irene" or "Eileen"), "Eleanor" (a similarly-rooted name to "Eileen" in Irish). I regret making Aunt Marge a breeder of bulldogs, as I now know them to be a non-aggressive breed. She lives in a house in the country with a large garden where she breeds bulldogs. My sister owns one and he’s the most loveable, affectionate dog you could hope to meet. In June 1985, Marjorie went to Privet Drive to attend Dudley's fifth birthday party. During dinner, Marge repeatedly verbally abuses Harry, at one point recommending that Petunia write a letter to the teachers at his school (believing that Harry attends St Brutus's Secure Centre for Incurably Criminal Boys) telling them to use excessive force when beating Harry. she insisted that the school was clearly not hitting him hard enough. [1], Marge was described as resembling her brother: large, beefy, purple-faced, and even had a moustache, though not as bushy as his. This makes her Harry's aunt. Vernon Dursley was highly content with himself. Type of Villain Harry accidentally stepped on Ripper's paw, which caused the dog to chase Harry out into the garden and up a tree. She only refers to Harry as "Potter". In Order of the Phoenix, Harry and Dudley get attacked by Dementors that were sent to Privet Drive by Umbridge, Harry then uses the Patronus charm to repel the Dementors to save his and Dudley's lives. However, she does show some moral obligation towards Harry later in the series and in Deathly Hallows, before departing Privet Drive due to the Dursleys being in danger from Voldemort and his followers, she nearly wishes Harry luck because she knows what he is up against but she leaves without saying this. She lavishes affection on their son Dudley, but frequently abuses their nephew Harry, who lives with them. In order to ensure Harry's safety, Albus Dumbledore placed Harry there when he was a baby. From that time forward, the Dursleys do not invite Marge to stay while Harry is in residence and he never sees her again. This unrequited passion fuels a lot of her nasty behaviour to other people. During Dudley's 11th birthday in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Marge was unable to come as she ate a bad whelk while on holiday and got sick. Vernon Dursley's sister Marge - whom Harry is forced to called Aunt Marge even though she is not a blood relative - lives in a house in the country with a large garden where she breeds bulldogs. John Dawlish | Acromantula (Aragog & Acromantula Colony) | Warlock. The Dursleys tried to keep Harry from knowing the truth in order to keep him "normal" when hundreds of letters came from out from the chimney Uncle Vernon then informed the family they were going away where "they can't find us". Though not a blood relative to Harry, he was forced to call her Aunt Marge. No information She believes him to be the offspring of two unemployed layabouts who dumped their son on their hardworking relatives, Vernon and Petunia. Salazar Slytherin | Carrow | Herpo the Foul | Ripper, a particularly ferocious bulldog, was her favourite. Marjorie Eileen Dursley is the older sister of Vernon Dursley. This makes her Harry's aunt. Unable to attend Dudley's eleventh birthday, she sent him a present. Her memory of this incident was later purged by the Ministry of Magic. Dudley was in school. Marge is a very outspoken, prejudiced and arrogant woman, and has a strong belief in what she calls 'corporal punishment' - being offensive and rude at every opportunity[1]. Dudley and Vernon both became internet memes - Vernon became one because of his "No Post On Sunday" quote, which became one of Harry Potter fan in-jokes, and Dudley became a center of a group known as The Dudley Church. Queenie Goldstein | Aunt Marge floating up into the sky in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film). Ismelda Murk | Marjorie Dursley, often referred to as Aunt Marge or simply Marge, is the initial antagonist in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and a mentioned character in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.. She is the older sister of Vernon Dursley, the sister-in-law of Petunia, the paternal aunt of Dudley and the adoptive aunt of Harry Potter. Harry was often bullied by his cousin Dudley in his early years. She was quite large and beefy much like her brother. This caused Harry's magical abilities to unintentionally erupt, which resulted in her body inflating. She whacked Harry Potter, then four years old, around the shins with her walking stick to stop him from beating Dudley at musical statues. She lives next door to a retired soldier named Fubster, who looks after her dogs when she goes away. Marge refused to call the dog off until midnight. Alias She is the older sister of Vernon Dursley, the sister-in-law of Petunia, the paternal aunt of Dudley and the adoptive aunt of Harry Potter. Vernon is her husband Harry's uncle, and Dudley is their son, his first cousin.