Why not BRIBE the Dursleys, for heavens sake?

[lupinlore]

No: HPFGUIDX 123197


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> I know others have brought up the omnipotence (or omniscience in DD's 
> case) issue before and I never gave it much thought, but I suppose it 
> is entirely possible that DD knew what Harry was going through at the 
> Dursleys and decided to have him tough it out. 


And yet, then again we run into that "epitome of goodness" thing. 
Sorry, but nothing justifies child abuse.  If Dumbledore did take this
option, he is no better than Voldemort.  And no, the fact that the
whole Wizarding World is at stake DOES NOT let him off the hook.

 <SNIP>  
> Hmmm, maybe Harry did grow up happy and pampered because DD "made" 
> the Dursleys be nice to him, then Harry freaked out when he found out 
> he was a wizard, and got fried the minute he met Voldemort, and DD 
> used to time-turner to go back and make sure Harry grew up
miserable, but strong.


Hmmm.  Interesting theory.  I don't think for one split second it's
true, but interesting, nevertheless.