The Dursleys

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No: HPFGUIDX 145747

>lealess
>I know children can ask if their friends
>can stay over, but moving in to live somewhere for who knows how
>long ... how can Harry, Ron or Hermione decide that without the
>Dursleys' express invitation and acceptance? Did I miss something
>(possible -- I don't have the book with me now). )?

Orna:
You are right and perhaps not: 

"We'll be there, Harry" said Ron
"What?"
"At your aunt and uncle's house" said Ron. "And then we'll go with 
you wherever you're going."

So they are not exactly invited <g>. OTOH we don't know for how long 
they plan to stay – after all they have to visit their own home, as 
well.


>lealess

>Or is this just
>another example of the magical world running over the Muggle world 
>for its own purposes (*if* Ron and Hermione stay at Privet Drive)?

Orna:
Maybe, but perhaps it's just another example for teenagers taking 
liberties <g>. 
Actually I can't imagine Hermione just appearing (or apparating) on 
Dursleys front door, informing them she came to stay. 
I can imagine Harry informing the Dursleys, those two friends of his 
are coming , and somehow getting them to agree, grudgingly. 
Would that count as an invitation/acceptance?

Orna