Dudley's fate. Was Re: Are we abusing the concept of "abuse?"

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Alla earlier:
Maybe because to me is the intention is what counts the most and no
matter how hard I try I cannot find anywhere in the books that
Dursleys intend to harm Dudley. I mean, harm can come even from the
best intentions, but I cannot call such person an abuser.


JOcelyn:
I am told that a lot of paedophiles believe that the child wanted it, 
and will come to no harm.  This is not an opinion shared by the rest 
of the western world, so we call it child abuse.


Alla:

Eh? That is definitely not what I meant under "best intentions" part. 
I think I meant something more objective - like Dursleys feeding 
Dudley because they think he is hungry, or something like that. 

Jocelyn:
 
However, broadly I agree with you that the Dursleys love Dudley and 
their completely wrong-headed treatment of him should not be called 
'abuse' as we generally define the word.  I think he is most likely 
to end up in jail.  His complete lack of life-skills and sense of 
entitlement will surely land him in the courts sooner or later.
 
Alla:

What will happen , in your opinion, if  there is indeed  Petunia's 
redemption to occur( If you think of course that she needs 
redemption.) ? Do you think Dudley will be redeemed by extension or 
he will side with his father?

If indeed we will see conflict between Petunia and Vernon, I wonder 
what Dudley will do.


Alla