DD's dilemma (was: Hogwarts Teachers - Lockhart)

[cubfanbudwoman]

No: HPFGUIDX 126314


SSSusan:
> > I don't see it as so black and white as *either* DD is turning a 
> > blind eye to abuse *or* DD is keeping the Dursleys in line with 
> > threats.  To me it's a fine line DD was walking, and he knew 
> > it.   

Lupinlore: 
> Well, if I was convinced that DD indeed experienced such a 
> dilemma, I would be inclined to agree.  That is if we could be 
> definitively shown that he REALLY believed Harry would die if he 
> intervened -- and I'm afraid that "he might die someday because 
> Voldemort might return" isn't nearly good enough, I mean "he WOULD 
> die because THIS group would do THESE things that I could not 
> prevent for THESE reasons," -- then I would be inclined to be 
> rather sympathetic to Albus' situation.


SSSusan:
But how could anyone ever KNOW those particulars?  Isn't it always 
the risks, the possibilities, the odds which one has to deal with?  
If the potential negative consequences were minor, fine, be 
aggressive and take some chances.  If the potential negative 
consequence is horrendous [i.e., loss of the WW's one potential 
Voldy-killer], then doesn't it behoove you to be conservative and 
extra-cautious?


Siriusly Snapey Susan, really pushing the limit on posting today and 
so hoping her argument is complete. :-)