But Gerald was " loud-mouthed and bullheaded, " as his mother fondly phrased it, hair trigger of temper, quick with his fists and possessed of a chip on his shoulder so large as to be almost visible to the naked eye.
Uncle Vernon had put on his best suit. To some people, this might have looked like a gesture of welcome, but Harry knew it was because Uncle Vernon wanted to look impressive and intimidating.
" Should've made your presence known, shouldn't you? " said Gaunt aggressively. " This is private property. Can't just walk in here and not expect my son to defend himself."