Dumbledore & Dursleys-What DD Knew

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No: HPFGUIDX 123266


SSSusan:
> You're actually preaching to the choir here, Steve, as I [don't 
> shoot me, Lupinlore or Alla] do think DD made the right choice to 
> leave Harry there.  I was wondering what the fact (if it's 
> accepted as fact) that DD *didn't* know everything that happened 
> there would do to those who've argued that DD should have stepped 
> in.  I wondered if they would then argue that DD never should have 
> left Harry there if he couldn't be monitored.
 
Alla: 
> Susan, Susan, Susan. You know I love you, right? Why would I want 
> to shoot you? :) Now, whether I want to smack you or not, it is a 
> different question entirely. :) ( just kidding of course)
> 
> To answer your substantive question - sure if Dumbledore did not 
> know what was happening it would get him off the hook with me, but 
> sorry to going back to his OOP speech, but I think he pretty much 
> shoots "I did not know" opportunity in the foot. I think Alby knew 
> really well what Harry will go through. Besides, Minerva warned 
> him right on the spot and she was only watching him for a day.
> 
> So, the hook for Alby is still there, sorry. :)


SSSusan:
Glad I'm safe from firearms being wielded by Alla. ;-)

Actually, if you're arguing that DD *did* pretty much know what was 
going on all along, then WHY did he first believe that the Dursleys 
would tell Harry the truth about Godric's Hollow & his parents' 
death, about his being a wizard?  Do you believe that he realized 
his mistake in having trusted them to do this?  And if so, then why 
did he decide to let it go and allow Harry to go on knowing nothing 
of the truth 'til he was 11?

Was DD just trying to make McGonagall feel better that night, and he 
DIDN'T really expect (or want?) the Dursleys to tell Harry about his 
powers & his parents' deaths?

I know I'm beating this one to death, but I've not really seen 
anyone respond to why DD would have announced that he was sure the 
D's would tell Harry and yet the reality, 10 years later, is that 
they didn't.

Siriusly Snapey Susan