[HPforGrownups] Dursley's bribed?, charmed? or afraid?

[Patty]

No: HPFGUIDX 50738

>Shunique writes:

>I agree with you that it is likely that the Dursleys
>have gotten something out of this horrible deal. But
>another question I had was why does Dumbledore make
>Harry endure the Dursleys hatred. It bothers me that
>everyone is saying that the only one Voldemort fears
>(Dumbledore) has toss Harry to an even scarier fate
>the Dursleys. 
>Just my thoughts.
>Shunique

Do you think that, aside from the Dursley's being Harry's only living relatives, that maybe one of the reasons that Dumbledore sends him back to them each summer is to also strengthen him for greater battles yet to come? He may not be allowed to use his magic while away from Hogwarts, but Harry is still able to gain his strength, wisdom and indepenence through the trials that he must endure with his muggle family. I guess the old saying could be true in this case: What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.


Patty


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