Sirius, Sirus, and more Sirius/ Blood protection/ Dumbledore and Harry

[Michelle A. Tague]

No: HPFGUIDX 158526

> Magpie:
> <SNIP> The author happened to know that this was a fairy 
> tale and Harry would magically be okay, but in the real world I 
> don't think an abusive environment usually leads to being a stronger 
> person--it leads to quite the opposite. A loving environment, even 
> if it's flawed, seems far more likely to produce a strong person. If 
> his magical blood protection from a dead mother is stronger than an 
> upbringing that might otherwise have led to rage, violence and a 
> lack of connection to people and so a lack of empathy, that could 
> chalk another one up in the "blood matters" column. 


Michelle here:
Not every person that starts out in ugly or even not so nice 
situations turns out messed up. Some of us are stronger for it.  
More compassionate... more sensitive to feelings and in touch with 
others weaknesses.  Not everyone turns to rage or violence when 
verbally or physically abused.  That's one of the things I connected 
with most with Harry... he didn't turn dish out what he got... he 
gave what he lacked.
 
Michelle