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"Harry was glad school was over, but there was no escaping Dudley's gang, who visited the house every single day. Piers, Dennis, Malcolm, and Gordon were all big and stupid, but as Dudley was the biggest and stupidest of the lot, he was the leader."

— Description of Dudley Dursley's gang.^[src]

Dennis (born c. 1980) was a Muggle and, in his youth, a member of Dudley Dursley's gang. Dennis, along with the rest of the group, was described as "big and stupid".

During the summer months of 1991, Dennis would go to Dudley's house every day, along with his friends Piers Polkiss, Malcolm and Gordon. This forced Harry Potter to spend as much time as possible out of the house, as they were fond of bullying him.^[1]

Behind the scenes

Dennis was played by Christopher Rithin in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, but his role was uncredited.
In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 he does not join his friends teasing Harry because he became too dizzy after riding on the roundabout.

Etymology

The name "Dennis" comes from Denys or Denis, the medieval French forms of Dionysius. Saint Denis was a 3rd-century missionary to Gaul who was beheaded in Paris. He is credited with converting the Gauls to Christianity and is considered the patron saint of France.

Appearances

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First mentioned)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (First appearance)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game) (Heard)
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

Notes and references

↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Chapter 3 (Letters From No One)

Dudley Dursley's gang

Leader
Dudley Dursley
Members
Piers Polkiss · Dennis · Dudley Dursley · Gordon · Malcolm

[PS3-1] Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Chapter 3 (Letters From No One)

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+'''Dennis''' (born c. [[1980]]) was a [[Muggle]] and, in his youth, a member of [[Dudley Dursley]]'s [[Dudley Dursley's gang|gang]]. Dennis, along with the rest of the group, was described as "big and stupid".
+During the summer months of [[1991]], Dennis would go to [[4 Privet Drive|Dudley's house]] every day, along with his friends [[Piers Polkiss]], [[Malcolm]] and [[Gordon]]. This forced [[Harry Potter]] to spend as much time as possible out of the house, as they were fond of [[Harry Hunting|bullying him]].<ref name="PS3">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' - Chapter 3 (''Letters From No One'')</ref>
 ==Behind the scenes==
-Dennis appeared in the [[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'', though he was not credited (unlike [[Piers Polkiss|Piers]] and [[Malcolm]]).
+*Dennis was played by [[Christopher Rithin]] in the film adaptation of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'', but his role was uncredited.
+*In ''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]'' he does not join his friends teasing Harry because he became too dizzy after riding on the roundabout.
+==Etymology==
+The name "Dennis" comes from Denys or Denis, the medieval French forms of Dionysius. Saint Denis was a 3rd-century missionary to Gaul who was beheaded in Paris. He is credited with converting the Gauls to Christianity and is considered the patron saint of France.
 ==Appearances==
 *''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' {{1st Mention}}
-*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''
+*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' {{1st}}
 *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]''
+*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]'' {{Comment|Heard}}
+*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]''
+==Notes and references==
+{{Reflist}}
+{{Dudley's gang}}
+[[es:Dennis]]
+[[fr:Dennis]]
+[[nl:Dennis]]
+[[pl:Dennis]]
 [[Category:British individuals]]
+[[Category:Bullies]]
 [[Category:Males]]
 [[Category:Muggles]]
+[[Category:Sidekicks]]
+[[Category:20th century births]]