what if?? Culture shock

[justcarol67]

MsTattersall wrote:
Well, of course he would be sorted into Slytherin, and he would 
quickly assimilate into the Malfoy posse--after all, they have a 
common enemy! I see Dudley as a quick study in things likely to cause 
the most grief and annoyance for Harry and the most enjoyment for 
himself. After a little magical training, Dudley and Harry would be 
on more level ground. 
 

Carol:
A Muggle (okay, Muggleborn, if you insist) in Slytherin, home of
pureblood pride? And a late-bloomer, entering Hogwarts at sixteen?
He'd get the bullying of his life--and well-deserved, too!

I suppose he'd have to go into Hufflepuff, even though he's neither
loyal nor hardworking, on the theory that the head of Hufflepuff would
follow Helga Hufflepuff's policy of taking "the rest" and "teaching
them all she knew." He sure wouldn't be sorted into Gryffindor or
Ravenclaw.

Carol, who notes that JKR has stated in an interview that there
*might* be hope for Dudley's redemption, but who is quite sure it
won't come through the revelation of his magical powers!