[HPforGrownups] Harry's Resilience & Parenting Theories

[Penny & Bryce Linsenmayer]

No: HPFGUIDX 844

Hi --

Denise wrote:

> think of ways to torment Dudley
>
> I can't really see Harry tormenting Dudley, especially after what he
> has been through.  I think that human life is a bit more precious to
> him now, and even if he hates Dudley, tormenting him would be evil;
> and we don't want an evil Harry, now, do we?

Okay, maybe "torment" isn't the right word.  But, finding ways to
distract himself from his own thoughts may be necessary to his
recovery.  I was thinking more of jokes (ala Fred & George style) or
just amusing himself with witty retorts & sarcasm that go above Dudley's
head.  He gives the money to Fred & George for their joke shop with the
words "I could use a good laugh now & then.  We could *all* use a good
laugh now & then."  That's more what I was driving at --  I certainly
was in no way insinuating that Harry should or could turn evil.
Goodness.

Penny



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