Re: Harry¹s Summer Holiday

[sjlupin]

No: HPFGUIDX 69225

> 
> >Will Petunia warm up to Harry at all now that she understands his
> > life is in danger, or will she even care?  Something about her 
> reaction to
> > the news that Voldemort is back makes me think that she might.  
If 
> so, how
> > will Dudley take to that, or Vernon?  Will Vernon be afraid of 
the 
> threats
> > the Order gave him or will he be even more incensed at their 
> interference
> > and take it out on Harry?
> > 
> > So what are your thoughts on Harry¹s summer?
> > 
> > Melinda (who¹s actually quite worried about Harry¹s emotional 
> state and
> > hopes the wait to book 6 won¹t be too, too long)
> 
> Me:
> I believe the fact she didn't yell at Harry, but quietly ordered 
him 
> to his room, is telling.
> 
> Also, look how the status quo has changed in another way--at the 
end 
> of OoP, when Harry leaves Kings Cross after the "meeting" between 
> members of the Order and the Dursleys, Harry *leads* the way and 
the 
> Dursleys follow.  Subconsiously, they're now "following Harry's 
> lead", instead of Harry meeking coming when Uncle Vernon tells him 
> to.  I think that's significant.
> 
> Claire

I also thought the final scene with Harry leading the way was VERY 
symbolic. I think it will be quite fascinating to see what his summer 
is like and what his interactions with the dear old Dursleys is like. 
It could take many different turns. I felt that even his interactions 
with them at the beginning if OoTP was a little different. He seemed 
a little less scared, or intimidated by them. I really, really hope 
we learn more about what Petunia does or doesn't know and *who* or 
*what* she really is (i.e. squib, etc).

sjlupin