Bad Writing? (was: JKR and the boys)

[Mohammed]

No: HPFGUIDX 162989

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "lupinlore" <rdoliver30 at ...>
wrote:

> Except, of course, that Dumbledore's explanation does not make
> clear why he did not step in and put a firm stop to the Dursleys
> abuse of Harry -- something that the most powerful wizard in the
> world could have easily accomplished.  Thus, the epitome of
> goodness tacitly approves of child abuse.
<snipping>

> But she wasn't.  When Umbridge's abuse of Harry began the Ministry
> had not yet put her in charge of Hogwarts, nor even expanded her
> powers.  Once again, DD stands by and tacitly consents to Harry
> being abused.  Thus, abuse being approved by the "epitome of
> goodness," is approved.  At least in the message which I don't
> think JKR intends to send.

Lupinlore, DD was keeping the bigger picture in mind which is to
defeat LV.  If you take the Dursleys' abuse of Harry, DD could have easily stopped them but then what if they could throw Harry out of the house before he came of age? Harry would have ended up dead. LV cannot touch him at the Dursleys' place and the rest of the time Harry is either at the Burrow (short time almost each year) or Hogwarts where he is well protected.

Consider Umbridge's abuse of Harry, DD could have done little there.
He knew Umbridge was there to keep an eye on DD on Fudge's order
and did not want to give Umbridge the chance to get the better of DD.
Also what Umbridge was doing (detentions) was within the right of a
Teacher. Yes she was causing Harry pain but I don't think she was
doing anything unlawful.

Overall all these abuses have made Harry stronger over the years and
will definately help him in his fight against LV.


MDKAP