Dumbledore & Dursleys-What DD Knew

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No: HPFGUIDX 123365


What are the Dursley's actually accused of?
Locking Harry in a cupboard.

Downside, or abusive side if you prefer: Harry lived in cramp 
quarters, which has no windows and does have spiders, when they had 
adequate accommodations available. 

Plus side, or alternate view: Harry was not subjected to further 
bullying or humiliation from Dudley when he was in his own corner or 
cupboard. Dark exclusive places often lend to a greater thinking 
process. Spiders to Harry are nothing to be afraid of.

What are the Dursley's actually accused of?
Harry not being adequately fed.

Downside: Harry was neglected from eating at the proper mealtime. 

Plus side: Harry waited until the Dursley's fell asleep and raided 
the kitchen. Harry didn't have to be subjected to watching Dudley 
feed his porky face or to wash the dishes when they were done.


What are the Dursley's actually accused of?
Harry not being allowed the enjoyment of going on outings:

Downside: Harry missed a lot of enjoyment and entertainment along 
with educational value that comes from outings to the zoo or museum. 
Having to stay with Mrs. Figg.

Plus side: Harry did not have to be publicly humiliated. Mrs. Figg 
was an Order member that was placed, unknowingly to Harry, for his 
further protection from Voldemort. 


What are the Dursley's actually accused of?
Harry was not loved like a son:

Downside: Harry never felt the security of parental love. 

Plus side: Not being loved like they love their own son who is overly 
indulgent in everything that he does. If the Dursley's had loved him 
like their son, Harry would be another Dudley, who by the way has 
been compared to Draco. 


What are the Dursley's actually accused of?
Taking in a child from a sister Petunia would rather have ignored was 
related to her:

Downside: Harry's life as represented by Harry in canon.

Plus side: Harry had the best insurance from his nemesis that even 
money couldn't buy.


Conclusion:

It is totally agreeable that Harry did not have adequate upbringing 
but who was at fault for this?

The Dursley's—who didn't have to take the child, in the first place, 
no matter what pact Petunia made with Dumbledore but by allowing him 
houseroom may have saved him as a result. 

Dumbledore—who said that he realized the extent of Voldemort's power 
and given Lily's sacrifice supplied Harry with the best protection he 
could.

Or was it Lily—who chose her son's fate by protecting Harry with her 
blood that did actually save her son's life. 

Sometimes you have to choose what is right over what is easy!

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