CoSForums Archive - If Dudley WERE to go to Hogwarts....

Antonia

December 30th, 2002, 4:16 am

Originally posted by White_Rose
Huffle Puff was my first instinct, but he doesn't seem the hardworking type does he? Either that or Slytherin.. hmm...

No way!! Hufflepuff House are for the just and loyal and Dudley is far from those qualities. But I agree he should be in Slytherin (if any) because he kind of reminds me of Crabbe and Goyle.

soledad26

December 30th, 2002, 5:06 am

The Dursleys will freak out if they got the letter. Dudley will have a hard time bullying Harry, he's got the Weasley's, the quidditch team, and so on, plus Fred and George won't mind another addition to their list of 'test subjects' for Weasley's Wizard Wheezes (sp?).

hpangel102

December 30th, 2002, 6:29 am

I think if anyplace he'd be put in Slytherin and probably become friends with Malfoy. But, he doesn't posess any sort of magical powers, and wouldn't fit in at Hogwarts.

HogwartsChaplain

December 30th, 2002, 6:37 am

Ugh! Given Dudley's previous run-in with the Weasleys, I can't imagine him wanting to be closer to them in Gryffindor.

He wouldn't be smart enough to be in Ravenclaw.
He wouldn't have the right character for Hufflepuff.

That does, indeed, leave Slytherin. Dudley is ambitious. And he would be attracted to Slytherin's penchant to get what you want by less than proper means.

However, would Dudley be accepted well in Slytherin? He would come as a late-blooming muggle-born mudblood.

Of course, the tales that Dudley could tell Draco about growing up with the famous Harry Potter probably would be the kind of entertainment that Draco would enjoy. Draco probably would enjoy supporting someone who is such a thorn in Harry's side. And Dudley would be able to spy on Harry during school vacations, reporting to Draco by owl.

I'd say Dudley would be sorted into Slytherin.

soledad26

December 30th, 2002, 11:12 am

Originally posted by HogwartsChaplain
Ugh! Given Dudley's previous run-in with the Weasleys, I can't imagine him wanting to be closer to them in Gryffindor.

He wouldn't be smart enough to be in Ravenclaw.
He wouldn't have the right character for Hufflepuff.

That does, indeed, leave Slytherin. Dudley is ambitious. And he would be attracted to Slytherin's penchant to get what you want by less than proper means.

However, would Dudley be accepted well in Slytherin? He would come as a late-blooming muggle-born mudblood.

Of course, the tales that Dudley could tell Draco about growing up with the famous Harry Potter probably would be the kind of entertainment that Draco would enjoy. Draco probably would enjoy supporting someone who is such a thorn in Harry's side. And Dudley would be able to spy on Harry during school vacations, reporting to Draco by owl.

I'd say Dudley would be sorted into Slytherin.

Not Slytherin!!!! He's going to ruin the reputation of my house!!!

HogwartsChaplain

December 30th, 2002, 3:18 pm

Originally posted by soledad26
Not Slytherin!!!! He's going to ruin the reputation of my house!!!
How can Dudley ruin the reputation of a house like Slytherin? He'll fit in there just fine.... ;)

cbjedi

December 30th, 2002, 5:08 pm

Yes, Dudley does seem to fit into Slytherin. I can see him using whatever means necessary to achieve what he wants to achieve. Mind you he doesn't really want to achieve much, eating is just about his only goal. ;)

I imagine he'd be alot like Crabbe and Goyle if he were to go to Hogwarts.

But I can't see Dudley ever going to Hogwarts. He'd never want to go, and even if he did want to go, his parents wouldn't let him.

HogwartsChaplain

December 30th, 2002, 8:10 pm

Maybe Vernon and Petunia would see Dudley's wizard education as their way of ensuring that Harry wouldn't do something awful to them when he got a chance. They might think that Dudley would be able to protect them Harry's magic. Of course, Harry's magic would be a lot more powerful and effective than Dudley's magic ever could be!

soledad26

December 31st, 2002, 3:38 am

Originally posted by HogwartsChaplain
Maybe Vernon and Petunia would see Dudley's wizard education as their way of ensuring that Harry wouldn't do something awful to them when he got a chance. They might think that Dudley would be able to protect them Harry's magic. Of course, Harry's magic would be a lot more powerful and effective than Dudley's magic ever could be!

He won't be on any Quidditch team though...the broom can't carry his weight. It'll probably break, will not fly, or will just hover 5 ft. from the ground.

hedwigs_keeper

December 31st, 2002, 3:55 am

I agree that Dudley doesn't fit in at Hogwarts at all. But, if by some strange chance he did go, I think he'd be Slytherin. Though, he's a coward, so I don't know how well he'd get along with Snape...lol...I think I'd pay to see Dudley in a Potions class! :lol:

soledad26

December 31st, 2002, 4:03 am

Originally posted by hedwigs_keeper
I agree that Dudley doesn't fit in at Hogwarts at all. But, if by some strange chance he did go, I think he'd be Slytherin. Though, he's a coward, so I don't know how well he'd get along with Snape...lol...I think I'd pay to see Dudley in a Potions class! :lol:

They won't test an enlarging potion on him, too. He'd be too big they can't get him out of the dungeons... :D and Snape will think Neville's bette than him at any rate...

Emma

December 31st, 2002, 4:09 am

I think that all the kids would just blow him up the first chance that they would get. Just to get rid of him.

hedwigs_keeper

December 31st, 2002, 4:17 am

Hmm...bet Neville would like that! Someone who's worse at magic than he is! ;)

Rowena Ravenclaw

December 31st, 2002, 4:20 am

Isn't that what Goyle's for? :p

hedwigs_keeper

December 31st, 2002, 4:28 am

Goyle doesn't get yelled at though does he? I don't recall....better start reading them again!

Rowena Ravenclaw

December 31st, 2002, 4:29 am

Not that I recall, either. On the other hand, I'm sure he doesn't have anything like Neville's herbology grades to fall back on.

hedwigs_keeper

December 31st, 2002, 4:33 am

ah, very true....I doubt he's got much of anything to fall back on except a large behind! :D

HogwartsChaplain

December 31st, 2002, 6:02 am

Goyle doesn't get yelled at in Potions because he's a Slytherin. The same would be true of Dudley. Snape would enjoy making Dudley his special pet, knowing that it would really irk Harry.

gred&forge4ever

December 31st, 2002, 1:36 pm

Dudley would be Snape's pet wooly mammoth.

Inkwolf

December 31st, 2002, 2:25 pm

Ronman

January 1st, 2003, 7:43 am

Definatly Slytherin Because He Is A Brat And Other Things.

Wild Rose

January 2nd, 2003, 10:45 am

I see him as being alot like Goyle and Crabbe. But wasn't Tom Riddle in Slytherin? And he was part muggle-born, wasn't he? So tat shouldn't be a problem.

girl_wizardry

January 2nd, 2003, 11:11 am

Okay...so his house would be in Slytherin but now that he has magical powers with his wand...urgh! i don't even want to know what he might be doing with his wand....

I know his favourite time in Hogwarts....FEAST. As greedy as he is...imagine if u reached for a drumstick and he goes "NO! that's MINE!" or maybe a cupcake..and he won't let u eat it either. His whole space during feast was like 8-people-sitting-side-by-side wide.

Eeeeeuuurggh!! Now where ARE the Canary Creamcakes when i need it...

SiriuslyBria

January 2nd, 2003, 2:44 pm

Difficult question as none of the houses really fit him, but in the end I'd have to go with Slytherin because of his attitude and actions. Powerhungry, ambitious, willing to use any means to achieve his goal... those all sound like Dudley to me. Only problem being of course that he's a Muggle, not a pure-blood. :p

Oddfellow

January 9th, 2003, 11:12 pm

If Dudders went to Hogwarts...

People would refer to him as "The Boy Who Ate"

liars prosper
-anonymous

Camo

January 10th, 2003, 12:54 am

Originally posted by Oddfellow
If Dudders went to Hogwarts...
People would refer to him as "The Boy Who Ate"

Thats so FUNNY!!

One thing I would like to see is Dudley getting on a broom for his first flying lesson. (The poor broom)

Pigwidgeon

January 10th, 2003, 12:55 am

In the middle of reading this I got the horrible image in my mind of Dudley after trying on the sorting hat, going to his respected table, sitting down on the end of the bench and the other side of the bench flies up and the kids all tumble off. Hehe. He might be a problem in Slytherin though, he, Crabbe, and Goyle would fight over food. :D It would have been easy to make him eat the cupcakes with the sleeping potion in them.

HogwartsChaplain

January 10th, 2003, 1:28 am

:rotfl: :lol: :rotfl: :elaugh: :rotfl: :bigtu: (WARNING: Smilie limit approaching...)

That IS really funny! Do you think Dudley would try to sit on Draco's side? I'd love to see Draco fly in the air!

Pigwidgeon

January 10th, 2003, 1:30 am

Originally posted by HogwartsChaplain
That IS really funny! Do you think Dudley would try to sit on Draco's side? I'd love to see Draco fly in the air!

I think it would eventually happen lol. Ugh but imagine if they became friends? Poor Harry. He would be tortured nonstop.poke:

HandsClean

January 10th, 2003, 3:39 am

Well..I completely agree with most people's opinion about that he is gonna be in Slytherin, however, about after one week, he might be expelled or something like that. Because, he is such a bull and even Malfoy may not like him either, I guess. Whatever, it would be horrible for Harry however, by the third view point, it could be hilarious...:sorry:

Rowena Ravenclaw

January 10th, 2003, 3:54 am

Originally posted by Pigwidgeon
I think it would eventually happen lol. Ugh but imagine if they became friends? Poor Harry. He would be tortured nonstop.poke:

I can see that. On the other hand, Harry and Draco might unite in their dislike of him. Somehow, that's even more frightening. :scared:

Part of me wants Dudley and Draco to meet up, just to see what happens. :evil:

faubert

January 10th, 2003, 4:50 am

If Dudley were to go to Hogwart's he would be placed in Griffindor. Many of you are right now screaming NO but we need to remember that the Sorting Hat notices things that we don't see on the surface. If we only looked at the surface then

Hermione would be a Ravenclaw. At first e see her as having book smarts.

Nevile would be a hufflepuff. he is loyal and hardworking

And Percy would be a slytherin.

But they are all griffindor's.

On DUddly. If he was to go to Hogwarts I will bet that Rowling will have Use it to help him become a better person.

At first he will tease Harry like he always does but now he is in Harry's world and sees what Harry does.

I believe that in time over the year Harry and Dudly wouldget along and Dudly would stand up to his parents which shows bravery.

Ava

January 10th, 2003, 6:31 am

Dudley would look good in Gryffindor...
He'd be Harry's lab partner in potions and he'd use Neville as his new punching bag.:rotfl:

HogwartsChaplain

January 10th, 2003, 6:37 am

No, no... Neville would stand up to Dudley. Even if Neville isn't the best wizard in his class, he still would have 4+ years of Hogwarts education over Dudley. Neville would be able to use some spells in self-defense, and that would scare Dudley.

I still say Dudley would be in Slytherin. :evil:

Skyfang

January 10th, 2003, 8:49 am

I think the sorting hat would run away screaming if he saw Dudley!

Charmed

January 19th, 2003, 8:35 am

I agree with Antonia Dudley does remind me of Crabbe and Goyle. Big, dumb, stupid and a bully.

Zachary1993

December 29th, 2003, 6:55 am

I think that if Dudley were a wizard he would be in Slytherin.

Most Slytherins are bullies and he is no acception.

Dudley would not be in Ravenclaw because he is not smart.

He would not be in Gryffindor because he is not brave. All Harry has to do is use the word magic and he is scared and he gets scared a lot. He is a coward who at the age of 15 with two friends the same age beats up a ten year old.

What do you think?

Courtz

December 29th, 2003, 7:14 am

Zachary1993

December 29th, 2003, 7:20 am

I think Dudley would be either a Hufflepuff or a Slytherin. Hufflepuff because he has a bad-boy image, yet is very weak and cowardly on the inside. And he may just not live up to Slytherin's expectations.If he were in slytherin like I predicted two things can happen.

Malfoy seeing that he is Harry's cousin would not like him and would be mean to him if and play tricks on him.

Or Dudley would join Draco and his gang and bother Harry together which is more likely than the first one.

dumbleedore

December 29th, 2003, 11:01 am

I go with the either Slytherin or Hufflepuff theory. It's really hard to pick for charecters we don't know too much about- we don't know what they're really like, hence not knowing what the sorting hat would see.

Moonlight

December 29th, 2003, 2:52 pm

It's really hard to pick for charecters we don't know too much about- we don't know what they're really like, hence not knowing what the sorting hat would see.

I agree, but I don't think he'd make it into Slytherin because he wouldn't be a pureblood.

I'd say he goes into Gryffindor, he is slightly brave. He did punch Harry in OoTP even though he was terrified of Harry's wand.

Auror Williamson

December 29th, 2003, 3:58 pm

I'd say that Dudders would go in either Slytherin or Hufflepuff.

Slytherin -- We know he's a bully, and is extremely selfish. (ex: Only 32 presents?! I had 36 last year!!) All this doubled by the fact that he is a coward, getting frightened by the mere word of magic.

The only thing holding him back is the fact that he woud be a half blood.

Hufflepuff -- Dudley doesn't have much going for him in the intelligence stakes.

In short, Dudley's not the brightest crayon in the box.

I personally think that Dudley is more suited for Slytherin, but both houses seem to be the only ones that could fit him.

As for him being in Gryffindor, he would be a disgrace to the house. Bully, selfish, stupid, cowardly ... It just doesn't fit the bill to be in Gryffindor.

MiaHalliwell

December 29th, 2003, 5:05 pm

Dudley would be in Slytherin hands down. Slytherins are out for themselves, no one said that Slytherins are brave. They are gonna do what they have to, to save themselves. To me, that is cowardice.
Hufflepuff, is a possibility, but it seems that Dudly being a bully would outweigh the times he was a coward.

Flobberworm

December 29th, 2003, 5:58 pm

Like the others, I could see Dudley in Slytherin or Hufflepuff.

Slytherin would suit him because he's mean and selfish, but he's not too cunning or ambitious (well, except for his boxing dreams :p).

Hufflepuff would be good because he's not really brave or smart, but Dudley doesn't really strike me as the loyal type either.

Actually now that I think about it, Dudley doesn't seem to fit in any of the houses. I say they invent a new one for him :D.

Masterfroggy

December 29th, 2003, 6:05 pm

What ever house he was put in, it would have to be a very big house and on the ground floor as I can not see him ever leaving the Great Hall (as that is where all the food is) or climbing seven flights of stairs to go to a class,

Tonks08

December 29th, 2003, 7:03 pm

I'd say probably Hufflepuff... Because ALL Slytherins hate muggles... and Salazar was anti muggle born, Dudley really doesn't seem too smart or brave, but who knows?

Zachary1993

December 30th, 2003, 6:19 am

I agree with that theory. And with that comment someone made about Dudley punching Harry despite his wand earlier that was not brave he was just being a bully. He still keeps bullying Harry as much as he can even after he found out that Harry was a wizard.

Zachary1993

December 30th, 2003, 6:21 am

I agree, but I don't think he'd make it into Slytherin because he wouldn't be a pureblood.

I'd say he goes into Gryffindor, he is slightly brave. He did punch Harry in OoTP even though he was terrified of Harry's wand.
Actually I never thought of that so maybe as others said he would be in Hufflepuff.

rotsiepots

December 30th, 2003, 12:05 pm

The only thing holding him back is the fact that he woud be a half blood.

Don't forget Tom Riddle was a half-blood.

Hufflepuff -- Dudley doesn't have much going for him in the intelligence stakes.

In short, Dudley's not the brightest crayon in the box.

Where, pray, does it say that Hufflepuffs are stupid? :huh:

Personally, I think Dudley would be in Slytherin. He reminds me strongly of Crabbe and/or Goyle, so I'm basing Dudley's Sorting on where they ended up.

Sherlock Holmes

December 30th, 2003, 12:29 pm

Hufflepuffs are very loyal, aren't they? Dudley doesn't strike me as the loyal type. I agree with Rotsie, that Dudley is of the Crabbe-and-Goyle mold, except that he's a bit of a leader too. I think Draco is stronger-willed though, so I imagine that Dudley would eventually defer to Draco as leader, albeit maybe reluctantly.

SilverStar

December 31st, 2003, 4:16 am

I think he'd definitely be put in Slytherin. He's a bully and he'd side with Draco. Like Draco needs any more cronies.

NiCk RiDdLe

December 31st, 2003, 10:52 pm

Wow "Big D" at Hogwarts. I'm guessing that he'd probably be placed in Slytherin becuase he has no qualities of any of the other houses. Yes, he is no where close to pure blood, but, they would use him as a spy or something. Or turn him evil and have him spy on Harry and the Draco when his is not in his house and not protected by the ancient magic. When he tells Draco, Draco would tell his father who would tell Voldemort. I think that would be a good use for "Ickle Diddykins". LoL. I love that party in OoTP on page 13 where Harry goes," "Cool name," said Harry, grinning and falling into step beside his cousin. "but you'll always be Ickle Diddykins to me." " Just another great moment of OoTP.

teffybob

December 31st, 2003, 11:01 pm

Part of the sorting hat song in OotP:

For instance, Slytherin
Took only pure-blood wizards
Of great cunning, just like him,
And only those of sharpest mind,
Were taught by Ravenclaw
While the braves and the boldest
Went to daring Gryffindor.
Good Hufflepuff, she took the rest,
And taught them all she knew,

Since Dudley wouldn't have been pureblooded, isn't smart, or brave. I would assume he'd be in Hufflepuff

NiCk RiDdLe

December 31st, 2003, 11:06 pm

Heh... He might be in Hufflepuff after all. I thought he would be in Slytherin, but by you posting that fromt the book, now I think Hufflepuff.

cristal

January 1st, 2004, 12:43 am

Yes but Voldermort was in Slytherin and he wasn't pure-blood!In my case I see a big resemblence between Goyle and Crabbe...stupid...so I think he'll be in Slytherin.

Zachary1993

January 1st, 2004, 7:55 am

He would be in Slytherin because he is not brave or smart.

He is kind of cowardly and uses force to get his way. He and two other 15 year old friends beat up a ten year old.

Marre

January 7th, 2004, 5:39 pm

Difficult to guess. He hasn't got any House's characteristics. He isn't cunning or ambitious, only greedy. He is maybe ready to use many means but probably not all possible. He is not hard-working and probably not loyal. He is not smart or value knowledge and cleverness. He is not very brave.

Still I think he would be either Gryffindor or Hufflepuff. Hufflepuff because song in OotP says Helga took the rest. Gryffindor because sometimes Dudley is little bit of foolhardy and he would nicely continue Gryffindors bullying traditions. He is defenetly not Rawenclaw and I think he is not cunning enough to Slytherin and he is also mudblood (Riddle was a half-blood but he was also Salazar's descendant and heir.)

hesdead-dealwithit

January 7th, 2004, 7:21 pm

I'd say Gryffindor, if only because of Dudley's certain disregard for tradition.

The reason why we think it can't really be any of the houses is because we haven't yet seen examples of people really going against what we would assume about them. We haven't seen a cowardly Gryffindor, a stupid Ravenclaw, a mean-hearted Hufflepuff, or a humble Slytherin. (Okay, maybe Percy would fall into that first category.) That's why it's hard to classify Dudley. The only house I can't see Dudley going into is Hufflepuff; I could see him doing a greedy or brave or clever thing, but I could never see him selflessy caring and helping somebody.

Mad Macca

March 6th, 2004, 10:50 am

Yes, Dudley does seem to fit into Slytherin.

Are you kidding? You couldn't stuff that kid into a Volswagon Beetle! :p
I think It'd be hilarious to see Dudly at Hogwarts. He'd just float around, be a sort of reject from all the houses who every one picks on :lol: . The perfect revenge for harry!

Rowlingfan1

March 7th, 2004, 8:03 pm

Ahem...can we knock off all the cheap-shot fat jokes, here? I'm sure that not ALL our members are thin little sylphs, ya know.....it's not really any more appropriate than jokes about race, height, sexual preference or whatever.

Thank you, Inkwolf. It is very inappropriate. Dudley would probably end up in Slytherin, forever tarnishing the reputation of my House.

Siddharta

March 14th, 2004, 8:50 pm

I can not imagine Dudley being a wizard. If he was a wizard, he would be a Slytherin.

pyritieangel

March 21st, 2004, 7:06 pm

*yawns* Matthew Lewis is kinda cute! i think draco would use dudley to get info about harry, then draco would dump dudley . the end!

pyritieangel

March 21st, 2004, 7:08 pm

:rotfl: *yawns* Matthew Lewis is kinda cute! i think draco would use dudley to get info about harry, then draco would dump dudley . the end!

Rowlingfan1

March 21st, 2004, 7:40 pm

No double posting. (Slytherin)

colleen_rjl

March 24th, 2004, 5:11 am

If Dudley were to go to Hogwarts, I think his bullying attitude would be perfect in Slytherin - a perfect addition to Crabbe and Goyle. However, he would have to get past that whole mudblood thing...

Niffler_8882

April 3rd, 2004, 11:07 am

Hufflepuff I think, but now if i rethink it then maybe he is loyal enough to be put in the house. HE isn't deliberatly evil..just very very jealous of Harry so he wouldn't be put in Slytherin...Is he brave? Well he does beat up a bunch of people at his school and is the confident head of his gang so maybe gryffindor..DEFINITLY NOT Ravenclaw..Either Hufflepuff or Gryffindor

Godrics_Heiress

June 23rd, 2004, 9:17 am

I think he's got the makings of being a Slytherin. He's rude, cruel, and cares much for personal glory and tries to save face to get himself out of trouble. If not, he may ask the Sorting Hat to put him in Gryffindor just to continue harrasing Harry and keep a control over him, assuming they went to Hogwarts at the same time.

Scoop33

June 23rd, 2004, 9:55 am

I know he wouldn't be in either Gryffindor or Slytherin.

LouisaB

June 23rd, 2004, 7:42 pm

Dudley doesn't seem to have enough ambition to be in Slytherin, at least in my opinion.

I think that he would probably have gone to Hufflepuff, working on the "they take the rest" part of one of the songs. I figure that they take anyone who does not fit into one of the other houses and does their best with them.

Though I do have fun imagining his parents' faces if they got a letter for him to go there. What a thought!

no1 potter fan

June 23rd, 2004, 9:30 pm

at first i thought hufflepuff but now I dont think he will fit any of the houses

RemusLupinFan

June 23rd, 2004, 9:44 pm

If Dudley went to Hogwarts, he definately wouldn't go into Ravenclaw as somebody stated above. He's just not the intellectual type. I don't think he would belong in Gryffindor either, I haven't seen any evidence of him being loyal to his friends, although he is the leader of their gang. It's possible he could go into Slytherin...he has no qualms about beating people up. But I lean towards the view that his ambition isn't great enough. I think we tend to think of anyone we don't like in general as belonging in Slytherin. As for Hufflepuff, well I guess I could see Dudley in that house. As someone said, it seems to be where all the others kids are sorted.

I guess only the Sorting Hat truly knows where Dudley belongs. :)

seth_101

June 23rd, 2004, 9:52 pm

Definetly Slytherin. I vaguely rember a sorting hat song call Hufflepuff loyal.

OmarGama

June 24th, 2004, 12:04 am

I think that he will start a new house.

jen15poms

June 24th, 2004, 2:13 am

LouisaB

June 24th, 2004, 7:36 am

I am still inclined to think that he will be put in Hufflepuff for the reasons I stated before. One thing I didn't mention though was that I don't think he would fit into any house particularly well. I really can't see him being very popular wherever he is placed.

Prof.Blink

June 24th, 2004, 2:27 pm

Dudley would likely be in Slytherin as one of Malfoy's cronies. We know from OotP that Dudley and his little friends love to run around Little Whinging, beating up younger kids and smoking. I can see him as being like Crabbe and Goyle. Not very bright, large, and intimidating.
Took the words right out of my mouth!!!

What a laugh that would be if dudley were at hogwarts. He and Snape would be the best of friends i'm sure. Harry would probably have a heart attack. :rotfl:

Bouncing_Ferret

June 24th, 2004, 2:35 pm

Perhaps if Dudley were to get away from his parents and that silly Smeltings school, he'd be a less awful sort of chap. Then again... unlikely...

Even though Hufflepuff is portrayed as the house that gets the leftovers, I think Dudley would perhaps be quite suited to Slytherin. He's not brave or intelligent, but he can be shrewd enough when he wants to be, and he's definitely a leader type. Perhaps because we see Dudders through Harry's eyes, we just get an image of him as a bullying oik, when in fact he might possess other qualities as well. Vernon seems to be a reasonably successful businessman - perhaps Dudley's inherited that particular quality? He's certainly inherited a love of luxury goods anyhow!

Yes, I think he'd get put into Slytherin - it seems the most fitting house by far.

feshnie

June 25th, 2004, 2:04 pm

He might just get thrown out of Hogwarts. Imagine Dumbledore kicking Dudley from the Entrance Hall. It seems quite funny in my head. :rotfl:

TheTrio

June 25th, 2004, 2:13 pm

i don't even think he would be chosen to go to Hogwarts, for that matter.

Romy

June 25th, 2004, 4:40 pm

Good question!!! According to his character I´m afraid I can only see him in Slytherin. But then again Hufflepuff is closer to the kitchens.....

SilentEcho

June 25th, 2004, 5:25 pm

I think Slytherin would be the best place for Dudley. He'd get along great with Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle. Especially Crabbe and Goyle. Don't they eat a lot too?

Of course, during the feasts they have, they'd probably have to chain him to a chair. Or put him in some isolated room. I don't think the elves would be able to keep up with him.

I just keep seeing him with the pig's tail...darn I wish that had been permanent! :eyebrows:

harripottrfreek

June 26th, 2004, 3:47 am

(finish the sentence) this was my first thought before I opened the thread...What if Dudley WERE to go to Hogwarts... ... I would push him down the stairs starting at Trelawney's room...hehe

anyway i think if he didnt get into Slytherin (he is like the muggle form of a pureblood like Malfoy) then he would have to go to hufflepuff because in book 5 the sorting hat said she took all the rest.

glugunkwen

June 29th, 2004, 2:23 pm

My first reaction was that he wouldn't be in Slytherin because he isn't real bright, but then I remembered Crabbe and Goyle and realized he would fit right in!

I also think he would be horrible to the house elves.

SeverusSnape

June 29th, 2004, 2:33 pm

i doubt salazar slytherin would take a muggle into his house

Droobles

June 29th, 2004, 2:36 pm

That is a very good question!
I'd say Hufflepuff!

remusjlupin1980

June 29th, 2004, 3:50 pm

I don't think Dudley is BY NATURE a bad person. He was just spoiled-rotten by his parents. J.K. has already said that we better watch out for Dudley for she considers him just as abused as Harry. Remember: The Dementors affected him quite severely (just as severe as Harry). I think if there's a character out there with the best chance for redemption, it's gonna be Dudley.

Having said that, Dudley might be a Gryffindor.

Nymphadora*

June 29th, 2004, 4:21 pm

I feel that Dudley, along with so many of you, that he's not even Hogwarts material. However, we proabably think that because we haven't gotten used to the fact that Dudley could got to Hogwarts if he had the magical ability. So, in this way, most of us will eat our words.:)

However, if Dudley went to Hogwarts, it would be difficult to sort him because, i feel he wouldn't go to Gryffindor-even though he is as abused as Harry (quoted in above post). He lacks the bravery, courage and loyalty. I feel he wouldn't be in Ravenclaw because the obvious fact that he doesn't give enough effort into his studies (as shown in the muggle world) and he wouldn't achieve the cleverness in Ravenclaw, like so many already Ravenclaws have acheived. I feel that Hufflepuff would be a good choice, yet he doesn't show signs of being perservered to try and reach higher goals, and be hard-working and friendly with many. His attitude so far we've learned is very forceful, rude, mean, and thinks himself to be inferior (is that the right word?) to many. So, my opinion is that Dudley would go to Slytherin, because of his current attitude that we may see, and his constant striving power to try and be the best. The only thing i don't see in Dudley that presents a Slytherin, is that he does not have that much ambition for the future. He sets his goals up for bullying others in the short run, but what does he think of himself in the future? That is indeed a question, to ponder, considering that he doesn't take this new euphoria of wrestling further, because wrestler can only go for so long. However, this is another matter. I picture Dudley to be in a Crabbe and Goyle standard. That is how i see him in Slytherin.