Did Harry and Dudley get along after the end of the series?

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 and Harry get along?

Dudley and Harry showed very little signs of friendship in their early years growing up. Dudley’s parents treated Harry terribly, and the spoilt cousin never intervened, encouraging them at many points because he received ‘cupboard love’ (that is, an insincere form of affection in return for something) from them.

Did Harry and Dudley keep in touch?

However, Pottermore suggests that Harry and Dudley would continue to see each other from time to time after the events in the Deathly Hallows. That they continued to remain “friends.”

Why is Dudley so mean towards Harry?

They only kept him because deep down Petunia still loved Lily and was afraid she might never see her sisters eyes again. (That’s what she almost said in Deathly Hallows part one) Dudley was mean to him because that’s how he was raised and he didn’t really know better. In the end he turns out a nice guy.

How did the Dementor attack change Dudley’s personality?

The Dementor attack was the catalyst for a change in Dudley’s personality that started in Order of the Phoenix, and we saw the end result in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. When Harry was preparing to leave Privet Drive for a final time, he stepped on a cup of tea left on the floor right outside his room.

How did Harry save Dudley Potter from the Dementors?

Harry used his stag Patronus to save him and his cousin before the wraithlike beings could use the Dementor’s Kiss. Dudley was left confused, and he initially blamed Harry for the event until he confronted what he truly witnessed during the attack.

What happened to Dudley Doherty?

Dudley went on to get married and have two children, albeit muggles, but he made it a point to keep in touch with his cousin. The two would also get together from time to time and their children would play together. Dudley was even mentioned in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child when he sent Harry his old baby blanket.

Why does Dudley thank Harry for saving his life?

The fact Dudley thanked Harry for saving his life was a huge change from the last time the cousins had a proper interaction. They both mentioned the encounter with the Dementors, which hung over them, and Dudley went as far as to shake Harry’s hand.