The Dursleys Hatred for the Wizard World and Harry

[Erin Jacobson]

No: HPFGUIDX 32887

Hey all! I've been on this group for about a year now, but am probably the 
most notorious lurker imaginable.

I'm re-reading "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" for the millionth 
time. I've been thinking about why the Dursleys are so insistent on keeping 
Harry in the dark about the wizard world. The general theory is because they 
hate wizard and witches. I don't think anyone can disagree with that. But I 
think they've been worried that if they let Harry grow-up knowing he was a 
wizard then Voldemort would come back to harm Harry, and possibly them as 
well. Knowing the Dursleys, their safety, and Dudley's, would be more of a 
concern than Harry. They know about Voldemort being the one who killed Lily 
and James, from Dumbledore's letter. They probably feared Voldemort would be 
back to destroy Harry. Maybe they hate the wizard world because:

A) Petunia is a squib and is bitter and jealous at Lily, and the wizard 
world in general. Much like Filch is. or...

B) They fear Voldemort.

Petunia's jealosy could also be the reason why she and Vernon were so mean 
to Harry for ten years. All of Petunia's strong emotions against her sister 
were thrown at Harry.

One more thought. How long do you think Lily and Petunia's falling out 
lasted for? For instance, do you think Lily went to Vernon and Petunia's 
wedding?

-Erin



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