Privit Drive Safety Zone

[uncmark]

No: HPFGUIDX 36823

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "sophia mclaughlin" <sophiamcl at h...> wrote:
> 
> 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 Voldemort´s power?
> 
According to Voldemort himself in GoF, he could not attack 
Harry at the Dursley's "Dumbledore invoked an ancient magic to ensure 
the boy's protection as long as he is in his relations care." GofF 
Ch. 33. Also despite the Weasley's wanting to take Harry all summer. 
Dumbledore wants him home on Privit Drive.

I think this must have something to do with the mysterious Arabella 
Figg. JKR has admitted in interviews that she is the same Mrs. Figg 
that babysat Harry growing up (memntioned in SSt). 

Also in GofF Harry notes that 'there was no creature visible on 
Privit Drive, not even a cat'. I wouldn't be surprised if Figg's cats 
were her familiars and kept watch over Harry.

I think the 'safe zone' of ancient magic must be more than just magic 
harm. In Piers Anthony's Xanth series, there was a magician who was 
immune to magic harm, therefore to harm him you merely had to avid 
spells and attack physically. What would stop Voldemort from merely 
hiring muggle criminals to attack Harry?

In PofA. Sirius Black did not come up to Privit Drive, but was 
waiting for Harry several blocks away.He meant Harry no harm. Why 
couldn't the stray walk up to Harry?

Uncmark