[HPforGrownups] Several questions about the Dursleys, the Fidelius charm and Dumbledore

[Robert Gonzalez]

No: HPFGUIDX 47525


----- Original Message -----
From: "meira_q" <mb2910 at hotmail.com>

> So, why would they want to prevent Harry from going to Hogwarts?

Me:
I think that the Dursleys, while irritated at being stuck with Harry, do
take their responsobility seriously and will probably do so until he is of
legal age or someone else steps up to take responsobility for him (Sirius)
That is why they don't want him to go to Hogwarts. He is in their charge and
they are trying to stamp out the magic in him.

> What would have happened if the Dursleys would have decided to move?

me:
I'd imagine there is a contingency for this. Probably the spells move with
him and probably so does Mrs. Figg. One move they might not think
suspicious, just convenient that they still have their baby sitter.

> And more questions: Is it possible that Dumbledore knew from the
> start that they were going to be like that? Maybe that is why he
> wanted Harry growing up there, to prepare him mentally or emotionally
> for the future?

me:
I think Dumbledore knew it would make him humble not pround and cocky.


Rob