[HPforGrownups] Is Dudley magical? (was Re: Chapter 35 - fathers & sons)

[A. Green]

No: HPFGUIDX 14665

I've been pondering the possibility that one or both Evans (parents of 
Petunia and Lily) are/were Muggle descendants of Squibs -- going along with 
the idea that the non-magical child of a Squib would be a Muggle.
I think they were raised in a Squib household - with visits from magical 
Gram/Gramps (maybe great?).  That explains for me how Lily got away with 
doing magic at home (stated by Petunia,"Keeper of the Keys", PS/SS - don't 
have my book for chapter # (11?) and exact quote), something like 
"...turning teacups into frogs...".  The MoM might not have checked up on 
small amounts of magic occuring in a Squib home.  That would also explain 
why Petunia was so angry (jealous) about her parents being happy about 
having a witch in the family (same chapter).  I think Mom and Dad Evans were 
happy that the next generation wasn't going to be totally removed from the 
the magical community -- and Petunia was angry that if only one of them were 
magical it had to be Lily.
This idea also provides an explanation for Petunia even telly Vernon 
anything about the magical world's existence (the possibility that their 
child might end up with some magic).  I don't think she told him because 
Lily and James were likely to turn up for Sunday dinner.  They weren't that 
close, and besides Petunia could have told Lily to use the door and wear 
"regular" clothes.  Magical folks don't generally do magic in front of 
Muggles as far as I can tell, so it would have been a non-issue (assuming 
that Petunia and Vernon had anything to do with the Potters at all).  Why 
tell Vernon at all unless to prepare him for a "seemingly" remote 
possibility?
That also leads to her seeming hatred (jealousy) of Harry.  She found out 
when he was a year old (from Dumbledore's letter) that he was definitely 
magical, and probably very powerful as well.  For all that she says she 
hates/disapproves of magic, I think she was upset that Lily's son got 
ability and hers, seemingly, did not.
This is getting long - I've been waiting to get opinions on my theory - 
sorry.  All this to say, I thinks it's very possible that Dudley has a small 
amount of magical ability.  We'll find out when he grabs Harry's wand and 
tries to use it (to create magic in the house and get Harry kicked out of 
school) -- and something magical actually happens (to his complete surprise 
and Petunia's secret delight).
Of course, if the MoM didn't have the "Decree against underage wizards" 
(can't remember the exact name at the moment) when Lily was in Hogwarts, my 
theory gets a few holes right away.  Does anybody know when that went into 
effect?  I haven't got FB and QTA yet, and I'm curious.
If this line of thought has already been discussed, please excuse my 
ignorance (and possibly point me to the thread). Thanks.

ladylprekaun
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