Growth: The Dursleys Departing (Book 7, Chapter 3)

<p>Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Growth in chapter three of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This week we say goodbye to the Dursley’s and spend a little time talking about each of them. We look at how far Vernon has come in his grudging acceptance of Muggle/Wizard relations, celebrate Dudley’s steps away from his parents, and pity Petunia’s lack of strength. Throughout the episode we consider the question: where is growth happening that we cannot see?</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Catie for this week's voicemail! Next week we’re reading chapter four, The Seven Potters, through the theme of Devotion.</p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p>It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only a dollar <a href="https://www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">to join our Patreon</a> for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show.</p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>