[HPforGrownups] Re: Somethings not right

[Sue Porter]

No: HPFGUIDX 80873




Clio said:
>
>Plus, you have to factor in this isn't the first case of abuse Harry
>has suffered. He grew up in an abusive household. The Dursley's
>mentally and emotionally abused him all his life. They neglected him
>and generally treated him like dirt. They kept him under the stairs
>for about 10 years. So he's used to abuse. He's used to being hurt.
>That is nothing new to him. Harry's general reaction to this type of
>pain is picking hisself up (now matter how hurt he is), dusting
>himself off, and never letting anyone see how much they've truly hurt
>him. He hid the abuse the Dursley's heaped on him all his life. Hiding
>signs of abuse is second nature to him. It's not something he talks
>about. He doesn't go about describing what the Dursley's did to him
>very often. He doesn't whine about it. It's not an uncommon reaction
>for him. So truly it's really in character. Hiding his pain and abuse
>he's suffered is in his nature.
>
>Clio
>
>
Sue:
Actually, there is a few lines in OoTP where Harry says

"He knew she was watching him for any signs of weakness and he was not going 
to show any, not even if he had to sit there all night, cutting open his own 
hand with his quill." P241, and

P 243 "He also felt dimly that this was between himself and Umbridge, a 
private battle of wills, and he was not going to give her the satisfaction 
of hearing that he had complained about it."

P246 "No,.....I'm not giving her the satisfaction of knowing she's got to 
me."

I believe that this shows Harry was never ever going to complain about it 
and tell anyone in authority  what was happening in detention. It is a 
battle of wills as Harry said. He didn't want to tell Ron and Hermione 
because he didn't want to see the looks of horror on their faces. He is 
trying to be courageous in not leting 'evil' defeat him. Showing just how 
determined he is. Another chain in the suit of armour that he has to build 
up around himself in order to survive. Knowing the punishment unjust, he is 
fighting a righteous battle, and winning is the only outcome he will accept.

I think it shows how strong he is, and I don't think JK put it in the book 
to portray Harry being abused and making a wrong decision in not telling 
anyone in authority. After all, what would be the result if he did tell 
anyone?

P290 "And how long do you reckon it'd take Umbridge to pass another decree 
saying anyone who complains about the High Inquisitor gets sacked 
immediately?'

Even if he wanted to he couldn't.

Sue

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