Dudley constantly bullied Harry throughout their childhood, but did his best not to provoke him after he found out that Harry was a wizard, though the two still often argued and traded insults. This changed after Harry saved Dudley from a pair of dementors that attacked them during the summer of 1995.

Did the Dursleys know Harry was a wizard?

Hagrid appears at the hut and gives Harry his letter in person, leading Petunia to admit she knew Harry was a wizard and that she and Vernon had sworn to stamp the magic out of Harry when they took him in. She claims that her sister's (Harry's mother's) magical abilities made her a freak.

What were Dudley's last words to Harry?

His last words in the movie are, "I still don't understand why we have to leave." But he also has a deleted film scene where he has a final conversation with Harry, and his last line is, "I don't think you're a waste of space." In the final book, Dudley's last line is simply, "See you, Harry."

Did Dudley ever see Harry again?

After the Second Wizarding War, Dudley later became a cousin-in-law to Harry's wife Ginevra Weasley and a first cousin once removed to Harry and Ginny's children, James, Albus, and Lily Potter. Dudley and Harry eventually reconciled as adults, remaining on "Christmas card terms" and visiting each other occasionally.

Did Dudley Dursley have a magical child?

The two children of Dudley Dursley and his wife were Muggles. They were occasionally visited by their magical second cousins, the two sons and daughter of their father's cousin Harry Potter. It is unknown whether they knew of their cousins' magical heritage.

In Defense of Dudley Dursley

Did Petunia ever love Harry?

Petunia never showed any love and affection at all towards Harry because he reminded her of Lily and the wizarding world. She treated him as a waste of space, giving him the cupboard under the stairs at first and making him do all the chores. She, along with Vernon, ignored most of Harry's birthdays.

Did Dudley actually like Harry?

Considering their rough relationship when they were growing up and living together, it was very unlikely that they would become close friends when they were adults. However, the fact that Harry and Dudley kept in touch as adults and their children would meet occasionally demonstrates the strides in their relationship.

Was Petunia sad when Lily died?

She would not admit it, but deep inside her, Petunia still cared for Lily, sending her sister a vase (however horrible in Lily's opinion) one Christmas and was in all probability devastated when her sister was murdered.

Why did Petunia hate Lily?

Petunia was incredibly jealous of Lily's magical ability and hated that her magical sister always seemed to be the centre of attention. When she married Vernon, she didn't want Lily to be a bridesmaid because she was tired of being overshadowed by her.

Why was Dudley nice to Harry in the end?

In 1995, he faced Dementors for the first time and was saved by Harry, after which he mellowed and became generally kinder to his cousin.

Did Petunia ever apologize?

She was in complete denial about how she treated Harry and never had a moment in which she realized she had been wrong and felt remorse. Instead, Harry only subtly realized how Petunia felt and never said anything to her about it or took the time to forgive her.

Is Bill Weasley a werewolf?

Although he wasn't turned into a werewolf, he did develop some wolfish tendencies such as a liking for very rare steaks. He married Fleur on 1 August 1997, although their wedding was disrupted by the arrival of Death Eaters following the fall of the Ministry of Magic.

Did Petunia say goodbye to Harry?

Dudley then shook hands with Harry, bidding him farewell. Petunia Dursley almost wished Harry well before the family departed but couldn't get the words out. Petunia seemed to hold a sense of loyalty towards Harry, but she locked those feelings deep inside.

Why can't Hagrid do magic?

Hagrid was a pupil at Hogwarts himself and was learning magic along with everyone else - until one horrible day in his third year, when he was expelled (for reasons we discover later on in the series). Although he was able to stay on as gamekeeper, his wand was snapped in half.

Why did the Dursleys keep Harry if they hated him?

Petunia and Vernon weren't kind caretakers (as seen in Harry Potter) but they did agree to take Harry in just to keep him alive. While yes, Petunia despised her late sister and mistreated her only living child, she still kept Harry out of a sense of familial duty.

Why doesn't Professor Snape like Harry?

He is an exceptionally skilled wizard whose extremely cold and resentful exterior conceals deep emotions and anguish. A Professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Snape is hostile to Harry due to his resemblance to his father James Potter, who bullied Snape during their time together at Hogwarts.

What did Dumbledore say to Petunia?

Dear Petunia, It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the death of your sister and her husband. They were murdered by a Dark wizard known as Lord Voldemort, whose cruelty and violence they had been fighting for years. I tried my best to protect them, but, alas, I regret to say that I failed.

Did Aunt Petunia know about the dementors?

Did Petunia know about dementors from James or Snape? In The Order of the Phoenix, when Vernon asks Harry what dementors are, it is Petunia who answers. She explains that she "heard him telling her once," the implication being, of course, that she overheard a conversation between James and Lily.

Who blew up Aunt Petunia?

Marge's insults to the memory of both Harry Potter's parents, James and Lily Potter, got the thirteen-year-old wizard upset, and he lost control of his magic, unintentionally casting the Inflating Charm on his aunt, making her blow up like a balloon and float about the room.

Did Harry ever see the Dursleys again?

Dudley went on to get married and have two Muggle children of his own, who occasionally saw Harry's children. While the cousins remained in touch, it seems that Harry never got to see his Uncle and Aunt ever again. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child revealed that Petunia died due to unknown reasons sometime before 2020.

How old was Lily Potter when she died?

When is Lily Potter's birthday? Lily J. Potter, Harry Potter's mother, was born on 30th January 1960. This made her 21 years old when she was killed by Voldemort on 31st October 1981.

Why did Petunia keep Harry's blanket?

6 The Dursleys Kept Harry's Baby Blanket

Dudley found it in Aunt Petunia's belongings after she passed away and sent it to Harry. This insinuates that Petunia held onto it for years, in spite of her resentment toward the Wizarding World and Harry, because it was another piece of Lily.

Do Hermione's parents ever remember her?

After the conclusion of the Second Wizarding War, Hermione sought out her parents and returned their memories. They presumably then returned to England.

Who did Cho Chang marry?

She survived the war and eventually married a muggle Mr. Campbell and had a daughter named Erin. Even though Cho seemed very innocent and kind, she still couldn't get over the fact that Cedric Diggory was dead and Harry Potter, her new crush, had been right beside Cedric when he died.

Did Dudley become a good person?

Since Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Dudley has had a change of heart about Harry. The cousins shake hands, and it's a perfect ending for Dudley. He's becoming better, rather than worse as a person. Dudley manages to leave his life in Private Drive having made some amends for his poor behavior toward Harry.