[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

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They have damaged Dudley by spoiling him, they have allowed him to become a bully and a brat. They have been permissive and taught him to treat others badly by their example with Harry. They have indulged him to the point where he can not function in the real world. Harry was not damaged in such a way, he still has empathy and care for others.

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I get that. But Heidi points out that Dudley had a severe reaction to the Dementors, which usually happens to people who have experienced severe trauma, so we wonder if maybe there's more to it than being spoiled. I think they've ruined him for a happy adulthood, regardless. But I did wonder if there was more to it than that.