I've Been Reading the Archives (was Ancient/Old Magic - Why is Harry protected?)

Mon Sep 17 02:25:28 UTC 2001

No: HPFGUIDX 26181

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., eccleston at c... wrote:
> 
> This is something that has really puzzled me. What is it about the 
> Dursley's that protects Harry? The only other really deep magic 
> that has defeated Mr.V. in the past is the subtle and profound 
> love of a mother for her baby. So, what is it at the D's that is so 
> powerful?

    I think it must have something to do with blood ties. Mean and nasty they may be but the Dursleys are Harry's only remaining blood kin and the 'Ancient Magic' may require such a tie.