Petunia's Perspective

[Doriane]

No: HPFGUIDX 70453

lupinwolf2001 :

> We know that her (and Lily's) parents were both proud that Lily had 
> a magical background. There is no mention if Lily and Petunia's 
> parents themselves (one or both) were of the WW. We did find out 
> that Petunia knows quite a bit about the WW, and even about 
> Voldemort.

Could it be that one or maybe both of them were Squibs ? A Muggle 
marrying a Squib, why not ? Or maybe it goes back even further than 
that, a few generations of Squib/Muggle marriages. But all the while 
retaining the knowledge of their acquaintance to the WW, with pride 
and maybe envy. And then suddenly poof ! One of the girls turns out 
to be magical ! Big, happy surprise !
What do you think ?

> While most would subscribe to the notion that Lily's heritage 
> includes Slytherin's bloodline (green eyes etc.) that would mean 
> that Petunia was too. In fact, a Slytherin bloodline may indicate 
> that they were the products of dark Wizards (much like Sirius came 
> from the Black's). 

Okay, I don't really subscribe to that theory. It's putting way too 
much emphasis on a physical detail.
However, for the sake of your theory, I can imagine that maybe the 
wizarding family of the Evans' were of the Dark kind.

> From that perspective, wouldn't YOU consider wizarding folks 
> FREAKS? Wouldn't you fear magic if your family came from that 
> background? Her fear and loathing of magic almost becomes 
> understandable when it comes to that. She and Vernon may both be 
> the types of wizards who have supressed their abilities (Vernon's 
> Mimblewimble charm in SS still stands out in my mind) becuase the 
> perspective of magic they have is very dark and very dangerous. 

Huh-huh... Interesting. I can see how little Lily and Petunia would 
go on holidays at their wizarding folks' place, and they would be 
Dark wizards, and Petunia would be dead scared. Would make sense.

I think there's something to your theory. Keep working at it !

Del