Is Petunia older than Lily?

Is Petunia older than Lily?

Petunia to Harry Potter. Petunia Dursley (née Evans) (fl. 1959—1997) was a Muggle, the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Evans, and the older sister of the Muggle-born witch Lily.

What is the age difference between Petunia and Lily Evans?

Petunia is likely one to two years older than Lily (but possibly as much as five years older) There's no specific birthdate given for Petunia but we can make inferences from the text and movie. We know Petunia to be the older sister which places her birthdate prior to 1960.

How much older is Vernon than Petunia?

My take on it is that the implication is that Vernon is in his mid 40s or thereabouts. However, as we know that chapter takes place the day following the death of Lily and James, who both died at the age of 21. Given we know Petunia is only a few years older at most than her sister, this places Petunia at about 23-25.

Did Petunia really hate Lily?

Petunia Dursley had plenty of reasons to hate and fear magic back when her name was Petunia Evans. As a child, she watched her little sister Lily do many strange things. ... They bickered (as sisters do) but we also saw them playing together, sticking up for each other and Lily affectionately calling her big sis 'Tuney'.

Who was Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter books?

• Petunia Dursley (b. Petunia Evans) was the Muggle aunt of Harry Potter and the guardian of Harry when he was growing up.

Who is the girl that plays Petunia in Harry Potter?

• The role of Petunia is played by Fiona Shaw in the film adaptations of Philosopher's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Order of the Phoenix, as well as Deathly Hallows: Part 1. Ariella Paradise portrays the young Petunia Evans in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.

When did Petunia and Vernon get married in Harry Potter?

• Petunia and Vernon married by sometime during the last third of 1977. Fearing that she would be, yet again, overshadowed by her sister, Petunia refused to have Lily as a bridesmaid: which upset Lily. Marge Dursley was probably a bridesmaid.

Who is the only child of Petunia and Vernon?

• Petunia and Vernon's only child, a son named Dudley, was born on . The couple took pride in being a "normal" family, unlike Lily, who married James Potter .