Possible JKR "Inspiration" Diana Wynne Jones

[erinellii]

No: HPFGUIDX 81136

PK:
> In "Eight Days of Luke," David's family might be strongly suspected 
of knowing the Dursleys. Of course unpleasant relatives are also
> something of a classic, but Rowling's description of Harry and how 
he prefers being at school to at "home" echoes Jones's description of
> David's attitude, although David was not trying and failing to do
> homework. ;)
> 
> PK


 I think most unpleasent relative scenerios nowadays are sort of 
inspired by Dickens, myself.  Probably where both Jones and Rowlings 
came from.  And anyone who is abused as a child (I know several 
people who were, including my best friend) will tell you that they 
would rather have been at school than at home.  That's standard in 
abuse cases.  And considering the type of Home life vs. school life 
Harry has, I don't see how Rowling could have NOT said Harry prefers 
school to home.

Erin