Identifying with Muggles in Potterverse WAS: Re: DD at the Dursleys:

[Tonks]

No: HPFGUIDX 158090


> >Betsy Hp:
> <snip>. I'm merely expressing a bit of disappointment that he 
> >released his anger (as understandable as that anger was) in such 
a petty and childish fashion. 
> 
> 
> Orna:
> I think that's exactly what's happening: Dumbledore – the greatest 
> wizard of all times is  sometimes very childish (snip)
I mean, you may feel uncomfortable about it, 
> but it is in his character to be a bit childish on instances – 
> nothing dangerous, or very abusive IMO, but yes – he enjoys 
childish games.  It wasn't just a way of expressing anger – he does 
turn quite serious when he talks later with the Dursleys about 
Harry's,  and Dudley's abuse. But he has this childishness in him, 
which turns up quite often. Personally, I don't mind him being like 
this – I wouldn't like him to be perfect, and of many shortcomings 
he could have (temper-tantrums, drinking habit, school-year 
grievances, bitterness, over-strictness, being addicted to dangerous 
creatures,  being in love with Mrs. Norris etc.) his childishness is 
one I can feel quite happy about. 
> 

Tonks:
I agree that this was a playful thing on DD's part. 

Being able to let your inner child out to play is IMO a very 
mentally healthy thing to do.  I don't understand the people who 
love HP and don't like to dress up as a wizard for Halloween, etc.  
They are too grown up. But not DD. He can play. He is not afraid of 
what other people think.  He is fully himself.  He doesn't hold 
anything back.  He is a man of great depth and we may not see and 
know everything about him, but he doesn't hide who he is from 
anyone. 

So don't apologize for enjoying life and being "childish".  That is 
NOT a bad thing; it is a very good thing. It is not a "short-
coming". IMO it is a mark of both a mature person and a mentally 
healthy one.

Tonks_op
gotta to go get a happy meal now.  Love those toys!