[HPforGrownups] Re: On the lighter side!

[Kathryn Lambert]

No: HPFGUIDX 171979

ethveg <ethveg at comcast.net> wrote:          Unrelated to my previous post, but on the lighter side, I have NEVER seen anyone post about what I consider to be one of JKR's BEST jokes: 

In SS/PS 1, when Vernon's concern about overhearing the Potters' name 
being discussed finally becomes greater than his fear of discussing the 
Potters with Petunia, he asks her what Harry's name is, offering 
several incorrect possibilities, such as "Harold" (and "Harvey"?)

And I find Petunia's reply hilarious (remember they're in England!) - 
it's one of the first things to let me know that there was more to the 
HP series than a story for children. 

Anyone else find it as funny as I did/do? 

ethveg

   
  KATIE RESPONDS:
  I don't get it. I want to get the joke...I just don't. 
  The exact conversation is:
  V: "Their son -- he'd be about Dudley's age now, wouldn't he?"
  P: "I suppose so."
  V: "What's his name again? Howard, isn't it?"
  P: "Harry. Nasty, common name, if you ask me."
  V: "Oh, yes, yes, I quite agree."

  This is from page 7 of the US Collector's Edition. I just don't get it.  Please explain? : )  Katie


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