Dear Denizens of Number 12,
What better way to perpetuate the Harry Potter tradition than to keep writing about it and its characters?
For as long as we ask the “what if” question, there will always be something to write about. So, my challenge to every dweller/secret keeper of this house is to let your creative juices flow and come up with your own make-believe story that would answer the question posted above.
You see, nothing is said of the Dursleys after they were forced to vacate their turf in Book Seven. Another of Rowling’s “gaping holes” in the novel’s plotting. These holes and gaps are for us, devoted followers of the Harry Potter tradition, to fill in.
Go ahead, post your hypothetical story. Your imagination is the limit.
Anticipating excitedly,
H. Granger
I would like to believe that the Dursleys paid for giving Harry 16 years of hell. And since creative writing begins with "what if?" here's my version:
ReplyDeleteWhat if the Dursleys moved in with Aunt Marge for a time? And what if Aunt Marge treated them the way she treats her dogs? This would be totally vindicating, a karmic consequence of their unkind treatment of Harry.
You said that my imagination is the limit, so allow me to push the boundaries of my restless imagination:
What if, in their attempt to go as far away from "Harry's lot" as possible, they ended up living in the Philippine Islands? Yes, H, your country. And Dudley, having the tendency to bully people and raised a spoiled brat, became a thug, a bum who beats people up just to pass the time. He becomes a naturalized Filipino citizen, married a Filipina, and, after 20 years, ran for Congress and won! Can you imagine how scary this story will be?
Silver Doe, we HAVE to meet in the flesh and talk about our prospects as co-authors of a book. Whatever that book is, only heaven knows.
ReplyDeleteH. Granger
H. Granger,
ReplyDeleteI have a pretty good idea what that book will be about and how many people will be scandalized by it, haha!
I understand you are the creator of this site. You seem as crazy as I am over this whole affair. The Harry Potter series, I mean. So, perhaps, a face-to-face encounter would be a great idea.
Silver Doe
H. Granger,
ReplyDeletei actually have read something about Dudley and Harry years back from Jo's official website...
"A couple of people have told me, that they hoped to see Dudley at King's Cross in the epilogue, accompanying a wizarding child. I would admit that it did occur to me to do that very thing, but a short period of reflection convinced me that any latent wizarding genes would never survive contact with Uncle Vernon's DNA, so I didn't do it.
However, I know that after Dudley's brave attempt at reconciliation at the start of DH, the 2 cousins, remained on 'Christmas Cards' terms for the rest of their lives and that Harry have taken his family to visit Dudley's when they were in the neighbourhood (occasions dreaded by James, Albus and Lily )"
-so i guess that pretty much says it all.. i had to type this.. word for word.. You can't copy and paste on Jo's website.
Resourceful as always,
G.Potter ♥
Interesting story, G. I would have to say that is quite a good story. Then again, Rowling would rather leave the rest of it to our fertile imaginations, yes?
ReplyDeleteH. Granger