Dudley's Worst Memory

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No: HPFGUIDX 93029


> I think Dudder's worst memories are from when he is 11, and he 
> discovers for the very first time that his wishes will not always 
be 
> obeyed by his parents. A much-delayed, but salutary moment for the 
> unpleasant little monster.


Possibly, but he eventually came to accept that Harry had moved into 
the room, and he wasn't horror struck or frightened that Harry moved 
into the room.

In OotP, after the  dementor attack, Dudley hides his face in his 
hand and he can't speak to his parents about what he saw.  He says, 
if I remeber correctly, he heard "things."  Plural, and the fact that 
Dudley is too frightened to say anything is a significant clue.

My first interpretation was that Dudley could have been putting on an 
act and overdramatizing what he heard, or was he?

The fact that he is so disturbed by it physically is a big sign.
Also, Harry thinks to himself "what would spoiled, pampered, bullying 
Dudley have been forced to hear?"  is left completely open.
I don't think it's insignificant by any means, epsecially since it is 
left open.