[HPforGrownups] Why was Harry sent to live with the Dursleys?

[Sylph ~*~]

No: HPFGUIDX 21636


Marsha wrote:
>Hagrid brings baby Harry and deposits him on the
>Durleys' doorstep. The question is, why wasn't Harry
>left with Sirius? After all, he was the one who was
>HP's godfather, and I think, guardian.
>
Well, James, Lily, and Sirius didn't tell anyone about switching the secret 
keeper, did they? So Dumbledore still thought that Sirius was the Secret 
Keeper and therefore betrayed the Potters. Also, wasn't there something in 
the books about Harry having a bit of natural protection by living with 
blood relatives? I also believe Dumbledore wanted Harry in a low profile 
place, disconnected from the wizarding world and therefore dark wizards who 
may have wanted revenge.

Sylph
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