The Dursleys

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 145760

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "lealess" <lealess at y...> wrote:
>
> ...  Have the Dursleys invited Ron and Hermione to stay with them?
> Isn't that what adults get to decide, not children?  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 ...?  ...edited...
> 
> lealess
>

bboyminn:

What you are missing is that these are not typical teenagers intent on
eating popcorn and chips (crips), and swilling down countless sodas
while playing video games and watching TV. This is WAR! Ron and
Hermione are there for Harry's protection and safety. That means they
also provide protection and safety for the Dursleys; at least
protection against outside attack. 

Your right, it is very impolite for Ron and Hermione to invite
themselves. But the stakes are very high here. The fate of both the
muggle and magic world is at stake. And while it might be rude, it is
also necessary. The Dursleys will just have to get over it. 

Still you do bring up a good point. I don't see the Dursleys accepting
this graciously. How will Harry convince them to let Ron and Hermione
stay? Will he simply say, 'They are staying and that is IT!'? Will he
try to reason and explain? I should be an interesting first few chapters.

As an alternative, maybe the Dursleys will refuse, and Ron and
Hermione will stay with Mrs. Figg and just visit Harry everyday. In a
sense, hang out with Harry all day, but sleep every night at Figgs. 

Either way, it's going to be an interesting beginning for the next book.

Just a thought.

Steve/bboyminn