Damage to Dudley? WAS:Re: Digest Number 6489

[Lynda Cordova]

No: HPFGUIDX 140864

 
 
Jeffhodap wrote:

I was re-reading the Half-Blood Prince and I wonder what effect 
Dumbledore's death will have on the Dursleys? Petunia blanched at the 
thought of Harry coming of age. This seemed to be a hint. Was there 
more damage to Dudley than being doted on? I think he is in for a 
surprise.

 

Lynda says:  

Oh, I'm quite certain the Dursleys are in for quite a number of surprises in the next book, many of which will probably bounce off their skulls.  On the subject of Dudley having more damage than just being doted on though, of course his treatment by his parents has damaged him.  He was given everything he wanted and allowed to tantrum without consequence.  He was bribed with food and toys.  He also has to endure his father's temper as well as deal with his mother's need for perfection.  It doesn't lead to a healthy self-image to live in circumstances of that nature.

 

Lynda


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