Snappish the Snapping Turtle bit Dudley on the nose one Friday evening. Snappish belonged to Dudley’s friend, Carl, and the boys were supposed to have a playdate together. They were four.

When Petunia arrived home with Dudley’s nose beet red from the bite, Harry couldn’t stifle his laughter quickly enough. Petunia growled and grabbed him by his ear.

“Don’t you dare laugh at Dudders! He’s in pain! How very rude of you, Harry! Go to your cupboard!” She locked him in there for the evening. Dabbing at her son’s nose, she wondered if she could have that aggressive turtle killed.