Vernon's biggotry, what if....just a speculation

[Carla (Ball) McCulley]

No: HPFGUIDX 161387

> Carla (Ball) McCulley wrote:
<SNIP>
> But wouldn't it be a kick in the pants if one of
> > Vernon's parents was a Squib and the shame of it forced him/her
into
> > the muggle world and to hide his/her magical roots in order to be
> > accepted?  I would love to see the look on old Vernon's face
finding
> > out that the shame of being "normal" is why Vernon's parent was
cast
> > out....perhaps by a family of pure-bloods as hateful as the
> > Malfoys!  I know I'm stretching here, but it would still be a
hoot
> > and a very interesting twist.  <SNIP>
Carol responds:
> We've been told in every book that Vernon is a Muggle, and
certainly
> his sister Marge has no knowledge of the magical world. I seem to
> recall JKR saying that Vernon has no magical powers. she has
> definitely told us that Petunia and Dudley don't, and their
chances,
> given Petunia's sister being a witch, were greater than his.
There's
> been no foreshadowing of magical powers for Vernon. IMO, he's the
> arch-Muggle, representing the fear of magic among those Muggles who
> are aware of its existence but have no way of defending themselves
> against it. <SNIP>


Yes, yes, I know.  Oddly enough, I've read the books as well.  I
enjoyed them so much I felt like having a little fun with the
characters. The scenario wasn't a speculation on the next book.  It
was a "what if" and a "wouldn't it be funny" type question, thus
the "what if" in the subject line.  I just thought it would be funny
to see Vernon in that situation since he is so paranoid about
wizards.


Carla