Dumbledore, the Dursleys, & Mrs. Figg

[Nick Twisp]

No: HPFGUIDX 123529


Janet
> I thought of two reasons, one of which has canon:  Mrs. Figg 
> says that if, in his early years, the Dursleys had thought he
> liked spending time with Mrs. Figg they would not have sent 
> him there.  <snip> Another reason might be that Mrs. Figg is 
> a Squib, and that if Harry started spending too much time with
> her it might be dangerous to *her.*  

Dillinger:
Figgy is in the Order, old crowd style.  She knew the dangers 14 
years ago when she accepted the position.  I realize there is no 
canon for Figgy's years spent near Privet Drive, but I suspect that 
Dumbledore placed her there shortly after leaving a note with baby 
Harry for Petunia in order for there to be a line of defence against 
those in the Dark Order who are still interested in Harry's end even 
after Voldemort's disappearance.  The Lestranges and Crouch Jr were 
still out there.  Of course, they were looking for their master and 
not Harry.


Janet:
> Remember, Harry's protection only works when he's inside the Dursley
> house,

<snip mid thought or sentence>

Dillinger: 
My understanding is that his 'protection' is rejuvenated/reenchanted 
once a year, and he has to go 'home' for said r/r.  He seems to frequent 
angry walks around the neighbourhood, away from the Petunia and Vernon's 
house, his 'home'.

Janet:
> ... and Mrs. Figg's only protection appears to be that most of the WW
> doesn't know she exists.

Dillinger:
Maybe.  It's better to be underestimated in fight than overestimated.