Quote by J.K. Rowling
But...surely you know where your nephew is going?' she asked, looking bewildered.'Certainly we know,' said Vernon Dursley. 'He's off with some of your lot, isn't he? Right, Dudley, let's get in the car, you heard the man, we're in a hurry.'Again, Vernon Dursley marched as far as the front door, but Dudley did not follow.'Off with some of our lot?'Hestia looked outraged. Harry had met the attitude before: witches and wizards seemed stunned that his closest living family took so little interest in the famous Harry Potter.'It's fine,' Harry assured her. 'It doesn't matter, honestly.''Doesn't matter?' repeated Hestia, her voice rising ominously.'Don't these people realise what you've been through? What danger you are in? The unique position you hold in the hearts of the anti-Voldemort movement?'Er - no, they don't,' said Harry. 'They think I'm a waste of space, actually, but I'm used to -''I don't think you're a waste of space.'If Harry had not seen Dudley's lips move, he might not have believed it.
Summary
In this quote, Hestia expresses her shock and disbelief that Harry's own family, the Dursleys, seem to have little interest in him and the danger he faces as the famous Harry Potter. Hestia is outraged that they do not realize the unique position Harry holds in the hearts of the anti-Voldemort movement. Harry, however, brushes off Hestia's concern, explaining that the Dursleys think he's worthless. Dudley, surprising everyone, contradicts this notion by quietly expressing his belief that Harry is not worthless. The quote demonstrates the stark contrast between the lack of importance placed on Harry by his family and the impact he has on others.
By J.K. Rowling
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