Has Harry Potter Ever Revisited the Dursleys?

When Harry Potter's relationship with the Dursleys is discussed, it is often brought up in the context of their brief interactions. In the Harry Potter series, the scenes featuring Harry and the Dursleys are limited. For example:

Yes Uncle Vernon” and “Yes Aunt Petunia” are the extent of the stellar conversations they had together.

However, after the climactic events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, there is no explicit mention of Harry visiting his relatives. Whether such a visit would have occurred is a matter of speculation, especially given how the Dursleys treated Harry throughout the series.

Post-Hogwarts and Post-Battle Visits

It is worth considering what might have happened if such a meeting occurred. Given the battle of Hogwarts and Harry's wedding to Ginny, one might imagine:

Harry could have revisited the Dursleys to explore their home, particularly the cupboard under the stairs, a site of much significance to Harry. Harry might have told Ginny about how Ron rescued him with a flying car, an incident for which Arthur Weasley lost his job. The Dursleys, known to be fierce against Harry's attendance at Hogwarts, would most likely have been resistant to his return.

However, J.K. Rowling has not officially commented on whether Harry would visit the Dursleys after the war, leaving this aspect open to fans' imagination.

Nevertheless, it is somewhat common for Harry to be back in the Dursleys' lives, especially around significant events such as Christmas:

Yes every Christmas the extended Dursey Grainger and Weasley families would come together for Christmas dinner. Hermione would cook a turkey, Ginny did the sprouts with all the trimmings. THEY EXCHANGED PRESENTS a new pair of socks for Harry. Mr.Dursey was working as a salesman in the Dental trade. While Petunia became President of the W.I.. Dudley lectured in Oxford Myths, Magic and Mystics.

While these details are not included in the books, they reflect a traditional family gathering and the positions of the characters mentioned.

The Evolving Relationship: From Enemies to Unlikely Friends

It's theorized that the characters, especially Dudley, had an unusual relationship post-war. Dudley and Harry might have formed a pen pal-like relationship, though both are rarely invited to dinner. Their dynamic is a curious mix, highlighting the depth of change in Dudley:

Of course, when Harry and Dudley finally meet again, one can imagine:

Dudley expressing amazement at how much he's lost weight. George Weasley joking about his Ton-Tongue Toffee being the starting point of Dudley’s weight loss journey.

It’s interesting to note that according to an interview, J.K. Rowling mentioned:

Harry kept in touch with Dudley, but their relationship was more out of Harry’s presumed also Dudley’s desire to give his children the extended family he never had. You have to remember that unlike the movie in the books when he looked into the Mirror of Erised, he saw a room filled with relatives. Family was Harry’s biggest desire.

This quote indicates the deep emotional connection Harry had with the idea of family and the Dursleys' role in that aspect, despite their earlier adversarial relationship.

In conclusion, while there is no official confirmation from J.K. Rowling, the possibility of Harry revisiting the Dursleys is intriguing and leaves plenty of room for fan theories and speculations. This aspect of the series offers a unique opportunity to explore the complex relationships formed in the wizarding world and beyond.