DD at the Dursleys: Why do people dislike the scene?

[robin]

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> distaiyi:
> > Even in the Gospels Jesus shows his human side, how can anyone
> > expect more of Dumbledore. Wise, yes. Cunning, yes, obviously.
> > Powerful, you betcha. But human? Really? Yep, and JKR showed
> > us his humanity more and more as Harry gets older.
> >
> > Good lord, abuse JKR and Dumbldore for taking the very human
> > action of defending an abused child...
>
> Magpie:
> <snip>  This scene doesn't come across as a defense of an abused
> child to me. <snip> He shows up one day years afterwards and
> teases the Dursleys for ten minutes for his own amusement and
> that's the big defense of Harry?  He just seemed even more of
> a weirdo to me-- <snip>


Robin:
Hmmm, this scene didn't bother me in the least.  I think DD was
right or least justified in pointing out the lack of compassion
displayed by the Dursleys.  I don't think he acted a 'jerk'; not
when you compare his behavior to that of the Dursleys in general.
Not really even without the comparison.  I think the Dursleys
deserve whatever reflection of their own actions and attitude that
they receive.