Acceptable Abuses?

[dumbledore11214]

No: HPFGUIDX 96258

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Jen Reese" <stevejjen at e...> 
wrote:
> 
> Prior to Harry's entrance at Hogwarts, Petunia & Vernon had the 
> power. Once Harry learned of his birthright and powers, Dumbledore 
> has the power. Dumbledore clearly wasn't go to do anything to 
> jepordize Harry's safety until the point he could be delivered to 
> Hogwarts. Once Harry enters that world again, the Dursley's 'hand' 
> in the situation drops exponentially.


Hi, Jen! I actually find your explanation to be quite likely. Petunia 
and Vernon did act very surprised when Hogwarts letter arrived.

How do you explain though that even after Harry entered Hogwarts 
Dumbledore waited five years before he said something to them?

Alla