[HPFGU-OTChatter] Dursleys - Wizards

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Marita Jan <maritajan at yahoo.com> wrote:
I'm really having a hard time with this concept, and I guess I missed it's
origination.  

I've just started reading (I think this makes the 4th go 'round) the books
again, and as I've been going through SS again, I've been looking for
specific clues that might point toward this happening in book 6 or 7.

I just don't see it.  With all the mention of things that just "happen"
around Harry before he got his letter, there's no mention of anything
remotely similar occurring to Dudders.  And if there's anyone who would
find a self-serving use for any sort of magical powers, it would be him.

So....fill me in.  Where does this theory come from and why?

Marita




I do not have the quotes - can someone help me here?  JKR made a statement in one of her interviews when it was asked if anyone developed magical powers after the age of 11, she stated that it was extremely rare but that one character might develop them late in life.  Specualtion has gone from Mrs Figg, Filch, Hagrid (I find this one tough since he is already magical, just not allowed to use it and could be better if he had more practice) to Dudders and his mom.  As far as not showing signs, specualtion as also been that as part of the arrangement for Harry to stay on Privet Drive was that Petunia was made to understand that her wonderful "normal" son actually was a potential wizzard and if she would let Harry stay, then he would help to suppress the powers.  Remember when the powers come out?  When the child is in a high state of emotions.  What happens everytime Dudders gets upset?  He gets spoiled and given gifts.  This is where the idea comes from.  Just taking another red
 herring a bit further just for the fun of it!!

moonmyyst (who cannot wait to see Dudders face down Draco and cronies after Draco finds his way back from the airport!! - sorry - a different thread!!)


		
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