[HPforGrownups] "Pampered prince" real reason? / Re: Harry at the Dursleys

[Magda Grantwich]

No: HPFGUIDX 118485


--- lupinlore <bob.oliver at cox.net> wrote:
> 
> Actually, I think we in the fandom tend to make far too much of the
> whole "pampered prince" theme.  We have only two mentions of it by 
> Dumbledore in canon.  In the first (SS/PS) it is a throwaway line
> he 
> gives to Minerva to deflect her objections, and may or may not 
> represent any part of his real thinking and intentions (we
> certainly 
> know he was withholding by far the bulk of the truth).


I disagree with this.  It was not a throwaway line; it was a detailed
paragraph, and he raised some valid points.

I respectfully suggest that there's not as much difference between
everyone's arguments as some posters seem to think.  Harry had to be
at the Dursleys because of the magical protection.  This is not
negotiable, however unfortunate it might be for Harry personally. 
Another effect of this situation is that Harry will not find out
about his true heritage (and future task) until he's in an
environment (Hogwarts, the WW) and with people (Dumbledore, other
teachers) who can explain it/help him deal with it/prepare him to
face it.  

Is there anyone out there that seriously disagrees with that
paragraph as written?

Because there are a lot of fine hairs being split on this issue.

Magda


		
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