[HPforGrownups] Magical protection

[Christopher Nuttall]

No: HPFGUIDX 44959

Hi.  I have wondered about this myself.  The Dursley's have such a strong reaction to any mention of anything 'abnormal' that perhaps that provides some form of shield.  One the other hand, when that is shaken, (such as at the lighthouse in PS), they can be affected just the same as anyone else.  

On a different basis, like it or not, the Dursley's are related to Harry.  Petunia is the closest thing to Harry's mother (she shares the same blood, flesh and bone) (those were part of the rite that revived Voldemort) and therefore there should be a strong tie between her and Harry.  If she is a squib, that may also provide additional magical back-up.

Vernon may not be related to Harry, but he is Dudley's farther and -presumably - link to petunia by ties of love.  That could provide a considerable basis to back up the protection that Harry received from Lily.

On a darker note, it is evident that the Dursley's have no love for Harry - Does that affect the defences?  Does their hate mean that Harry is practically defenceless?

Chris
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Sue Rodgers 
  To: HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 7:44 AM
  Subject: [HPforGrownups] Magical protection


  I've always wondered about the special magic that keeps Harry safe when
  he is with the Dursleys.  Is it perhaps that they are so unmagical that
  this, oddly enough, gives them special powers, or makes them impervious
  to seriously damaging magic?  After all, Harry is delivered to the
  Dursleys because he will be safe there according to Dumbledore.  If
  anyone has read the "Scent of Magic" books by Cliff McNish, the most
  magical child of all the children has no magical powers whatsoever and
  accordingly is impervious to magic.

  A second not really related thought.  I always loved the concept of the
  secret keeper.  I wonder if Dumbledore keeps Snape safe from Voldemort
  in return for Snape keeping an eye out for Harry.  ie  If anything
  happens to Harry, Snape will lose Dumbledore's protection.

  Sue



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