How do you feel about Dudley Dursley?

There’s no doubt Dudley was vile to Harry at points, but I do think a lot of that was due to being a product of his upbringing. I like to think he might still have changed even if the dementor attack hadn’t happened (even if it took him a bit longer, ie when he left home) but maybe I’m being optimistic. Does his apology make up for how he treated Harry? Maybe not for a lot of people, but I think like Harry said, it was like Dudley saying “I love you”. I do think he was sorry.

Forever mad they cut his scene out of the DH movie.

JK Rowling’s ending of the boys was realistic (Christmas card terms, kids didn’t think much of each other) but I had hoped they would end up being closer and that Dudley would’ve cut off his parents as an adult.

I wonder if Petunia ever regretted everything (no I don’t count the cursed child as canon) but I doubt it. Vernon was a lost cause.

I know they’re the “boring” characters of the series but I find analysing them interesting.

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Question about The 7 Potter’s

I’ve just finished reading The 7 Potter’s and in the discussion Madeye says the charms only break either when Harry turns 17, or when he no longer calls it home.

We know he won’t turn 17 for another (and he’s already been there for a considerable amount of time.)

Aside from plot, could they have lied to Harry, that he would need to return to Privet Drive again (therefore he still calls it home), and get him to an Order’s house whilst the protection was still in place?

Once Harry is out of the way, they do the same to the Dursley’s (or use a spell to get the to safety), then explain?

Would the charm break whilst they were all safe rather than whilst traveling?

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Did Voldemort know?

I mean that his mother took advantage of his father?.

The reason I'm not sure, is because he killed his father seemingly for abandonment.

That would suggest he didn't.

What's your take?

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Am I the only one who thought Professor McGonagall was supposed to be younger?

For some reason I always pictured her as a middle aged woman. I think her being described as having black hair led me to believe she wasn’t that old because I associate having colored hair with relative youth.

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Never fails

No matter how many times I watch, I get absolute chills every time McGonagall says, "Piertotum Locomotor." Absolutely one of the most powerful moments in the series.

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Do you think Harry’s trust was broken in Dumbledore in book 5? If it was, did it get fully rebuilt after their conversation at the end of the book?

I think his faith was shaken a bit as he felt hurt through the year. I think after their emotional discussion at the end of the book, Harry understands how much Dumbledore does care and so his trust is restored. Dumbledore further validates this by being more present and involving Harry more next book

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What would the golden trio, or other characters be as animagi?

Ive always wondered what animals the trio or other characters would choose to be if they became animagi and i just wanted to hear your guy's thoughts on it.

My thoughts were:

Hermione would be an otter, since its been stated its her favorite animal

Harry would be a phoniex, or something flying becuase of his love for it

Ron would be a lion, badger or dog, lion for his bravery, dog his loyalty, and badger honestly idk why

Draco would be a ferret, no explanation needed lol.



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More cast members announced for the upcoming full-cast Harry Potter audiobooks
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Mildly interesting: I found an old jumper that's exactly the same as the one Ron wears in the Deathly Hallows

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37-year-old Harry vs 36-year-old Dan
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Harry during the Sixth Year:
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Anyone ever seen this bag before? No idea where it’s from originally!

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You foul loathsome evil little cockroach!
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Autograph
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