[HPforGrownups] Re: Privit Drive Safety Zone

[Laura Huntley]

No: HPFGUIDX 36802

Sophia Said:
>
> There has been a discussion as to the nature of the Safety Zone at Privit
> Drive. Did I really miss something, or is it anywhere clearly stated that
> Privit Drive was a safety zone from MAGIC? All evidence points to the
> contrary, considering all the magic that does take place there. Isn't
there
> anyone else out there who thinks the safety zone applies exclusively to
> Voldemorts power?

Well, not really.  I don't think the nature of the ancient magic allowed
Dumbledore to specific like that -- and, even if it did, why *only* protect
against V's power?  The real danger, especially right after V's demise,
would have been from D.E.'s looking to get at Harry -- either as revenge or
a way to bring their master back to power.  The D.E.'s power isn't
technically V's power, so under your theory, Harry wouldn't be protected
from them.  This is unacceptable.

My primary belief was that no one could do *any* harm to Harry, whether
physical or magical, under the restriction of the ancient magic (as long as
there was the intent to hurt, Harry would be protected).  Then, I realized
that the magic couldn't also apply to physical methods of harm, because
Dudley and his gang beat up Harry all the time.

Which is probably why Arabella was put on his case.  Think about it, it's a
pretty tedious job -- go live as a muggle for 11 years and watch some
scrawny kid.  From all accounts, Arabella was a strong fighter in the war
against V.  She may have even been an Auror.  Why send a woman such as this
to simply *watch* Harry, unless her job was to fill in the holes in his
shield that the ancient magic didn't cover, such as physical attacks.

Think about it.  Wizards, by all accounts, really have no use for physical
assaults once they've learned enough battle magic, but what if one of the
old D.E.'s figured out a) Where Harry was b) What kind of magic was
protecting him and c) That the magic didn't protect against physical
attacks.  Unlikely, but possible -- and Dumbledore didn't want to take any
chances.  So, he sends Arabella from the "old crowd" to watch over him.
She's sharp, she's seen her share of gory battles, she knows the signs and
techniques of a dark wizard.  Perfect.

Poor Arabella though.  Imagine how boring her life must be now.

laura

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