DD and Harry in Book VI. The Dursleys or the WW?

[Tonks]

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Hannah said: 
> I agree that I don't see anyone else swaying DD in his decision of 
> where to send Harry.  He knew what he wanted to do.  Disturbingly, 
> it seems likely he had made that decision *before* the events at 
GH actually happened, or at least extremely rapidly afterwards, not 
> allowing time for much (or any) consultation.  From what we have 
> seen of the way DD operates in subsequent books, it seems that he 
> rarely consults anyone in his plans, or even informs them of what 
is going on.  I doubt he'd have listened to anybody else on 
something as important as the fate of baby Harry.
> 

Tonks now:

I agree with your post except for one minor point. DD knew what *had 
to be done*, rather than *what he wanted to do*. He knew what had to 
be done to protect Harry because of the Ancient magic. Yes, I think 
he knew this ahead of time. I think that He and the Potters had it 
worked out already. I don't think that Petunia knew anything about 
it until Harry showed up on her doorstep. Although it is interesting 
that *she* was the one to find him first. DD is very, very wise and 
good and he knows what is best. We don't know that he doesn't 
consult with the old Headmasters on occasion. Even when it looks to 
us, and even to him, that he has made a mistake I still don't think 
that his judgment is flawed in anyway. Call me in denial if you 
will, but until the series is finished I trust DD 110%. I trust DD 
with my life.

Tonks_op
DD's most loyal servant