[HPforGrownups] Re: FAT

Thu Jun 7 09:20:10 UTC 2001

No: HPFGUIDX 20345

Dudley's weight and Harry's skinniness are metaphors for the way they
are treated by the Dursley's: Dudley is stuffed full of good things
like his favourite foods and toys and gadgets while Harry gets by
with the bare essentials to sustain life and lives under the stairs.

It's not a weight issue per se but rather an abundance one.  Kids
reading the book get the symbolism right away.

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