- "Mr Dursley was the director of a firm called Grunnings, which made drills."
- —Vernon Dursley's occupation[src]
Behind the scenes
- In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, a photo of Vernon Dursley standing outside the Grunnings building can be seen on the wall of the staircase of Number 4, Privet Drive.
- Based on the photo, it seems to contradict the description in the novel, as it does not appear to be tall enough to house nine floors (where Dursley's office is). Though it may be the photo of the warehouse or storehouse of the company.
- The name "Grunnings" started as an onomatopoeia for the noise of a large drill in operation.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (Appears in photographs)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (Appears in photographs)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 On the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, an award prop was included on the 4 Privet Drive set saying "AWARDING VERNON DURSLEY FOR HIS 27TH YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT AT "GRUNNINGS" DRILL FACTORY". As the scene is set in 1995, this means Vernon had been working at Grunnings since 1968 or before (it is impossible to determine, since the award is not dated).
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 1 (The Worst Birthday)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 1 (The Boy Who Lived)
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