[HPforGrownups] Re: Dumbledore & Dursleys-Abuse

[Juli]

No: HPFGUIDX 123444


I seem to be counting the days for the realease of HBP
(perhaps I'm not the only one), anyway, since there's
been this whole discussion on whether the Dursleys are
abusive or not I found this quote:

On Dateline, 2000 she said:
`I like torturing them,` said Rowling. `You should
keep an eye on Dudley. It's probably too late for Aunt
Petunia and Uncle Vernon. I feel sorry for Dudley. I
might joke about him, but I feel truly sorry for him
because I see him as just as ABUSED as Harry. Though,
in possibly a less obvious way. What they are doing to
him is inept, really. I think children recognize that.
Poor Dudley. He's not being prepared for the world at
all, in any reasonable or compassionate way, so I feel
sorry for him. But there's something funny about him,
also. The pig's tail was irresistible.`
www.hpandthehalfbloodprince.org
(emphasis of mine)

She clearly says that Dudley is just as abused as
Harry, which can only mean that she thinks Harry is
abused. The thing is I've never thought of it as
abuse, just as less than perfect conditions. Well, I
guess I'm wrong, if JKR says it's abuse, then it's
abuse.

Juli


		
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