Ancient/Old Magic - Why is Harry protected?

[dkgrubb at earthlink.net]

No: HPFGUIDX 26202


> > 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.

I apologize if this dead horse has been beaten already, but it seems to 
me  that Mrs. Figg might be the secretkeeper who keeps Harry safe at 
the Dursleys by means of a Fidelius charm. She volunteers to babysit 
when the Dursleys go out, because Harry would not be protected outside 
the Dursleys actual house, so she has to watch him personally.

Debra