Petunia's Family Loyalty

[sanityescapesme1979]

No: HPFGUIDX 86234

Chelly wrote: 

"It hasn't been explained (or I didn't read that closely) why 
Petunia kept Harry all those years?"

Dumbledore explains to Harry later on the reason why he has to stay 
there. Its because when Harry's mom sacrified herself to save Harry, 
he used that magic to leave him at the Dursleys. Her love for Harry 
and the expecteness of Petunia taking in Harry protects Harry at all 
cost. This way Voldy can't get Harry while he's there. This way the 
dementors attacked him outside the house not inside. I do believe 
Petunia loves Harry but doesn't want to show it. Otherwise, she would 
have not let him stay with her and protection Lily and Dumbledore did 
for him would have not worked. She might be a little different in the 
next books. Or maybe she won't, just wishful thinking.

"sanityescapesme"