Harry and starvation

[delwynmarch]

No: HPFGUIDX 123643


phoenixgod2000 wrote:
"It is my contention that Harry would have been just as strong in a 
different home because he has inherited traits from both of his parents."

Del replies:
But in that case, he didn't *need* to have another home. If DD thought
like you, that Harry would be strong anyway because he was James and
Lily's son, then he would have had no qualms putting him in a
non-loving environment : "the boy is strong, he'll get through", and
all our arguments about how it was cruel/irresponsible of DD to leave
Harry with the Dursleys become much more baseless.

If there was no risk of Harry breaking down because he was so
inherently strong, then the *only* reason that remains against putting
Harry with the Dursleys is "it wasn't nice", which is pretty weak
compared to the advantage to his security.

phoenixgod2000 wrote:
"Of course Muggleborns should be in the wizarding world. They are no
less wizards than purebloods, they are just wizards with a different
culture and understanding."

Del replies:
A culture of misunderstanding witchcraft and wizardry, a culture of
witch-burning, a culture of hatred of anything wizard. No wonder the
pureblood ideologists want to keep the Muggleborns away.

phoenixgod signed:
"phoenixgod2000, who just realized this post can be used to justify 
H/G as an inherited predisposition towards redheads and runs out of 
the room screaming."

Del replies:
Both H/G and R/H, in fact. Harry himself noted how much Ron and
Hermione are reminiscent of Mr and Mrs Weasley.

Del