[HPforGrownups] Respecting the Dursleys( was:Re: Hi everyone -- banning the books)

[louis ruggiero]

No: HPFGUIDX 159848

BEATRICE:
> > I have always seen both Harry and Dudley as horribly abused.  In
> > different ways certainly, but while Harry may be more 
> > sympathetic, I think that Dudley deserves more pity than Harry. 

Katrina: 
> I have to agree with you. I actually liked Dumbledore's
> scene because I didn't feel it came from nowhere. It
> seemed to me, that apart from the first few books which were
> obviously far less sophisticated, Dudley was someone Dumbledore 
> would feel sorry for.  I think Mr. Weasley's reaction to Dudley 
> (kindly pity) in Book 4 was another indicator of how we should feel 
> for Dudley. Of course, Book 6 also reveals that Dudley has become 
> an abuser like his father, whilst simultaneuosly showing us that 
> Dudley has a terrible fear that causes him to react similarly to 
> how Harry does to Dementors...and I don't believe this is 
> unintentional. I'm not sure what it means yet, but I don't think 
> it's nothing.

Louis:
I think there may be more to Dumbledore feeling
sorrow for Dudley. Remember he heard something when
the Dementors attacked him and Harry. I'm thinking
maybe he recieved some of his aunt's ability and it
was squashed out of him over time? I may be wrong but
I don't think Muggles re-live their worst memories
when confronted by Dementors; they just feel horrible.
                                                      
Louis