why Dumblelore does what he does

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From: southernscotland 


.Do you think maybe Dumbledore put some sort of spell on him so that 
.he wouldn't be so tramatized, and that was why he felt ultimately 
.comfortable with placing Harry with those wretched people?

.Otherwise, I feel that Dumbledore is very close to being an accessory 
.to child abuse.

.Just wondering...

.lilahp

I don't remember exactly where in the series it is, but I believe somewhere Dumbledore states that Harry is with the Dursleys because some form of magic will protect Harry when he is with relatives.  That was his reason for not letting the Weasleys take Harry home after the Triwizard  finale.  Growing up with the Dursleys is also a way to keep Harrys ego in check.  as quoted from book one...
"Exactly," sadi Dumbledore, looking very seriously over the top of his half-moon glasses.  "It would be enough to turn any boy's head.  Famous before he can walk and talk!  Famous for something he won't even remember!  Can't you see how much better off he'll be, growing up away from all that until he's ready to take it?"

-sean


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