[HPforGrownups] Re: The Dursleys

[Sherry Gomes]

No: HPFGUIDX 145753

The Dursleys will have to assume Harry's friends are wizards, and I 
can't see them willingly inviting wizards into their home.  And then, 
if Ron and Hermione go all medieval on them ... well, lovely guests.  
But I could see this as the first confrontation of the book, actually.

lealess


Sherry now:

Frankly, i am looking forward with glee to the idea of Ron and Hermione
joining Harry at the Dursleys.  We know that they starved and abused Harry.
We know they locked him in his room and barred the windows and starved him.
We know they let their miserable son beat him up on a regular basis.  We
also know from chapter three of HBP, that Vernon, at least, must have been
free with his hands, because Harry thinks that long experience has taught
him to stay out of reach of Vernon's arm.  I'm speaking of hitting, shaking,
shoving ... yes, ABUSE!  So, after all Harry's years with that to live with,
I can't wait to see how the simple presence of two of age magical folks will
disturb them.  sorry, it might not be a nice attitude, but in my opinion,
they deserve no pity or consideration.  i am confident that Harry's friends
will try to stay out of their way and not disrupt them too much, but I am
also confident that they will stand up for Harry and their support will be
wonderful for him.  and it's about time!

Sherry