[HPforGrownups] memory charms not used on Dursleys

[Ms Lizard Gizzard]

No: HPFGUIDX 36609

--- dorbandb wrote:
> The MoM uses memory charms on muggles so they have
> no recollection of 
> any contact with the world of magic.  We know this
> is true from many 
> instances in the books.  An exception seems to be
> the Dursleys

I think you are the applying memmod for muggles too
broadly.  Obviously the memmod is to keep muggles from
discovering the wizard world.  The Dursleys are
muggles, but their lives have been too deeply infused
with magic to even try to pretend it does not exist.  

I don't believe that the Dursleys are "the only
exception" either.  Imagine if Hermione's parents had
to have their memories adjusted after going to
Gringotts!  

Besides, the Obliviate charm is very strong.  Remember
the poor groundskeeper at the campground in GoF.  He
was having difficulty remembering what day it was,
thanks to the number of times his memory was modified.
 To continually blast the Dursleys every time
something magical happened would have left them
drooling and babbling years ago.  

Liz Giz


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