hello and a question about HP in schools

[B.]

No: HPFGUIDX 1774

Hi,
 I've been lurking here and enjoying the debates, that wand order has
really got me wondering, interesting theory that Harry really saw himself
and mistook him for his father (sorry forget who said that, so many e-mails
:) )

My question is about teaching HP in schools, specifically about Dudley. The
books are so fun and imaginative, but I found the description of Dudley's
weight jarring, and for a fat child to be sitting in a classroom while
Dudley's fatness is equated with being an unpleasant person, and set up for
ridicule, must be very upsetting. I think the HP books can be a very good
opportunity to discuss the prejudice against people who look different
(also Snapes with his big nose, maybe the fact that he was made fun is part
of the reason for his mean behavior) Would like to hear the opinions about
this subject from everyone.

B.