Harry's Relatives on fathers side

[Kristin]

No: HPFGUIDX 16970

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> Where are Harry's relations from his father's side? Why didn't 
> Dumbledore send Harry to be with relations on that side? He must 
> have had someone to go to on that side of the family. Another point 
> they also mentioned was why just the Dursleys, his mom must have 
> had other relations to besides her sister. If he had a Godfather, 
> where is his Godmother? There was no mention of one. Only his 
> Godfather. Just some more to think about Harry's childhood.
> Witchwanda or Wanda The Witch


I've always had the impression that James Potter didn't have any 
living relatives. However if he did Dumbledore must not have thought 
Harry would be safe with them. After all the DE's are still running 
around and more than likely would have gone after Harry. 

As for his Godparents: we know why Sirius couldn't take Harry but his 
Godmother may have been one of the many witches and wizards that were 
killed by Voldemort. This would be a plausible explanation as to why 
she has never been in the picture so to speak.

As for the Dursleys:  Maybe Petunia was Lily's only living relative 
so Dumbledore had no choice but to leave Harry with her and Vernon. 
Then there is also the barriers that Dumbledore mentioned in GoF. One 
of the barriers probably has to do with the Dursley's. 

Just some of my thoughts on this.

 Cheers,
         Kristin