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froeth · 07-26-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FadeToBlack__

I was so surprised in the way that Dudley showed his affection to Harry like that. I think that maybe, deep down, he always had some sort of respect for him, but he didn't want to admit it. But when Harry saved his life, it grew. Also, Dudley most probably would never be seeing Harry again, so I guess he found it unusual as to the fact that they were going to be separated, other than when Harry returned to Hogwarts. I have to admit it though, I thought it would've been Aunt Petunia who showed some sort of affection towards Harry.

I agree completely. I felt a bit like Dudley was jealous of Harry when they were growing up because, lets face it, Harry is fitter and better looking than Dudley without having to try at all. That's particularly hard for little children, who pretty regularly pick on other kids who their jealous of anyway. It certainly didn't help that all of Dudley's life he'd been taught that Harry was someone who it was perfectly acceptable to be cruel to.

I think that he probably wised up a bit as he grew older. He certainly probably felt remorse for how poorly he treated Harry while they were growing up, especially once Harry saved his life. Then Dudley had the entire school year to think about it while Harry was away at Hogwarts.

Once summer holidays started and Harry was around again, Dudley probably wanted to show Harry that he appreciated him, but didn't know how. Certainly Harry probably overlooked other small things that Dudley attempted to do, just like he initially overlooked the tea.

Even when he finally did verbally express his feelings to Harry, Dudley was less than masterful at it. The poor kid is just a product of his environment; he's only had his dad as a male role model, and the man is obviously not good at expressing his emotions.

That's just my take. I might be off-base, but I don't feel like I am. I quite thought that Dudley would come round eventually, anyway.

07-26-2007, 08:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
froeth Hinkypunk Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: With the parents. Posts: 849 Hogwarts RPG Name: Fiona Renée Oliveraux	Quote: Originally Posted by FadeToBlack__ I was so surprised in the way that Dudley showed his affection to Harry like that. I think that maybe, deep down, he always had some sort of respect for him, but he didn't want to admit it. But when Harry saved his life, it grew. Also, Dudley most probably would never be seeing Harry again, so I guess he found it unusual as to the fact that they were going to be separated, other than when Harry returned to Hogwarts. I have to admit it though, I thought it would've been Aunt Petunia who showed some sort of affection towards Harry. I agree completely. I felt a bit like Dudley was jealous of Harry when they were growing up because, lets face it, Harry is fitter and better looking than Dudley without having to try at all. That's particularly hard for little children, who pretty regularly pick on other kids who their jealous of anyway. It certainly didn't help that all of Dudley's life he'd been taught that Harry was someone who it was perfectly acceptable to be cruel to. I think that he probably wised up a bit as he grew older. He certainly probably felt remorse for how poorly he treated Harry while they were growing up, especially once Harry saved his life. Then Dudley had the entire school year to think about it while Harry was away at Hogwarts. Once summer holidays started and Harry was around again, Dudley probably wanted to show Harry that he appreciated him, but didn't know how. Certainly Harry probably overlooked other small things that Dudley attempted to do, just like he initially overlooked the tea. Even when he finally did verbally express his feelings to Harry, Dudley was less than masterful at it. The poor kid is just a product of his environment; he's only had his dad as a male role model, and the man is obviously not good at expressing his emotions. That's just my take. I might be off-base, but I don't feel like I am. I quite thought that Dudley would come round eventually, anyway. __________________ ----------------------> Have you got your priorities straight?