Harry's summer

[sofdog_2000]

No: HPFGUIDX 81593

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "n8483483" <jfite at m...> wrote:
> I am wondering why Harry must return to the Dursley's for the summer 
> after OP.  Everyone knows Vold. is back.  I understand about the 
> protection thing but can't Harry be harmed by someone other than 
> Vold. while at the Dursley's?  Why subject him to the horrors of the 
> Dursley's when he could just go to Ron's house and be protected by 
> the order?  Didn't they say they would send for him soon anyway?
> 
>    Do I understand the protection thing right? 
>   He has been allowed to leave the other summers and he does not 
> have to return during the Winter break.  
> 
> Wouldn't he be safer and happier somewhere (anywhere) else?
> 
> G.F

Sof:

Well, in GoF Voldemort says that even he cannot touch Harry in the care of his 
Muggle relatives. This implies that no wizard can harm Harry. Also, the blood 
charm seems far too critical to abandon. Once Harry fails to go home, or is no 
longer welcome to return to Privet Drive it will be broken. It makes sense -
whether one regards Harry as a person or as the big gun in the war - to 
maintain that sanctuary as a last resort. 

You never know what chain of events might make it necessary for him to 
retreat there and hold out.