Harry and the Dursleys.

[Chris]

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I think much of the reason that Harry stays with the Dursleys is because 
it's what Dumbledore tells him to do.  At end of GoF Mrs. Weasley asks if 
Harry can stay with them for the entire summer and Dumbledore tells her 
no.  Mrs. Weasley states that he has his reasons.

I am sure its only respect for Dumbledore that keeps Harry at the Dursleys 
during the summer rather than some semblance of family loyalty on Harry's 
part.  We do know that Lily and James asked Sirius to become Harry's 
guardian if something were to happen to them, never Petunia and Vernon.

As much as I detest the Dursleys, I would miss Harry's interesting 
interactions with them.  I also have a feeling that Dudley will become an 
important part of the story one way or another.

Chris

>Has anyone else wondered why Harry stays with the Dursleys?
>Supposedly Rowling said she would reveal that in the fifth book. I
>don't know if this has already been discussed, but think about it: he
>can stay with Ron and the Weasleys, or Hermione's family for that
>matter.
>
>So, it begs the question, why? I have a few theories...
>
>1)The Dursleys are his only remaing family members, aside from
>Sirius.
>And since he can't stay with him, perhaps he feels that his parents
>would want him to stay with family. Weak, I know.



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