So finally I have started the final book of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows. I'm only 50 pages into it and I already see something I want to blog about. My question is what would you say to someone that you know you might never see again? Of course I'm talking about the Dursley's in Harry's case (Which I doubt he would ever want to see again anyway).
In the book, there is actually a moment between Dudley and Harry. Dudley actually appreciated Harry for the first time in the 7 books. He gave quite a memorable goodbye (in Dudley's standards) but his parents (Harry's aunt and uncle) did not. They sort of just left. Harry didn't seem to mind but it kind of angered me. I would have wanted more. I would have wanted recognition, even if they were terrible guardians. I'm pretty sure most people would have wanted more too.
In real life, I've never really experience a time where I might never see someone again. I know my dad and his brothers have with my grandfather, but not me. Obviously many people have in this world have, and I'd be lucky if someone with that experience would respond. But anyway, I think what I'm getting at is the idea of closure. Even a plain screw you when the Dursley's left would have left me satisfied. But I guess that's just a way of making it a better book. Making the reader think about what they could have said, or why they didn't.
I'm guessing the reason Harry's aunt and uncle didn't say anything is, because they were afraid. They were afraid of saying a goodbye to someone they have tormented for 16 years. They didn't want to say that this was it and sorry for the horrible way we've treated you these past years. But I think they should have. I know it's hard to end something sometimes but I think it's the right thing to do. Whether it's mean or nice, bad or good. Sometimes it just good to end it.
Great job Teddy... I feel the way you talked about closure was great. I understand how you feel about wanting more out of that part where they leave Harry, because I have felt the same way with other books that I have read. I like your author thinking as well :)(last line in 3rd paragraph). Peace.
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