[HPforGrownups] Re: Dumbledore & Dursleys-What DD Knew

[Pyros Wife]

No: HPFGUIDX 123860


SSSusan:
But I think this argument falls apart some if there *isn't* any protection from DD for the Dursleys.  That is, why *wouldn't* Petunia just pitch him overboard at this time if keeping Harry provides the Dursleys no protection?  Why would they need to stick together? Would she REALLY expect Harry to come to their defense??

If Petunia is not counting on some kind of protection from DD in exchange for taking Harry in & keeping him, then why NOT kick Harry out and get him as far away as possible?  I'd think his being there would be more likely to draw the attention of the "wicked & evil people out there," whereas if he were GONE, they could reasonably tell any wicked & evil people that they've washed their hands of him, have no idea where he is any longer.  Wouldn't the baddies be more inclined to leave them alone if Harry were gone?  



Tayla:

Because we don't exactly know what was in the letter to Petunia, I am not going to speculate on that one.  However, here is a thought.  If LV showed up on the Dursley's doorstep, would he NOT kill them?  NO, let's face it, they are the embodiment of EVERYTHING LV HATES about muggles.  I also think that he would kill them because the remind him of things that he would rather not think about.  Keeping Harry around is preventing LV from showing up on the doorstep.

Besides, I think that it is also becoming clear to Petunia that muggles (alright, her family only but still) are in a very real danger that they are not equipped to handle.  Like it or not, they are going to NEED a wizard around if they are to have a CHANCE to survive.

Why would Harry protect them?  Let's look at this one a bit, no matter how bad the Dursleys are, do they really need to become victims?  Would Harry in good conscience allow them to become victims to LV?  No, he wouldn't.  They may have mistreated him, but he would be sinking to worse than their level if he just let LV have his way with them.  That would be completely out of character for Harry.  He just doesn't want to be there getting treated the way that he has been, I don't think that Harry wants them dead.

Tayla






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