[HPforGrownups] Re: single parents in HP AND the Dursleys

[Gina Rosich]

No: HPFGUIDX 55344

--- bluesqueak <pipdowns at etchells0.demon.co.uk> wrote:

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The Dursley's definitely do not have a healthy family
structure. 
Vernon is a bully. Petunia smothers her natural son,
and favours him 
over her foster son (though she is more caring towards
Harry than 
Vernon is). Dudley displays many signs of being a
deeply unhappy and 
disturbed child. Harry is the family 'scapegoat'. 

ME:
I definitely agree that the Dursley's are a deeply
troubled family.  But, how exactly is Petunia more
caring towards Harry than Vernon?  Or at least, less
uncaring?  Because other than there being a
personality difference, I don't see one as being any
nicer or less nasty towards Harry than the other.

Gina

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