Petunia Dursley is a character from the Harry Potter series, created by J.K. Rowling. She is the aunt of Harry Potter and the wife of Vernon Dursley. Petunia is known for her strict and often unkind demeanor, particularly towards Harry, whom she raises alongside her son, Dudley Dursley. She is depicted as being obsessed with social status and appearances. Petunia has a strong dislike for anything related to magic, stemming from her childhood experiences with her sister, Lily Potter, who was a witch. This resentment shapes her treatment of Harry, as she tries to suppress any reminders of his magical heritage.