In defense of DD WAS musings on Dumbledore - Even Longer

[sridharj_ap]

No: HPFGUIDX 158779

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "justcarol67" <justcarol67 at ...> 
wrote:
> Carol again:
> Of course, the blood protection was Dumbledore's primary
> consideration. But I don't think less of him at all for not wanting
> Harry to grow up as "a pampered little prince." If you combine an
> upbringing like James's with early celebrity, you'll be very lucky to
> have a normal, mentally and emotionally healthy child.

I agree with Carol. In OOTP, Dumbledore's main considerations were:
1. To keep Harry out of harm's way by using "family" as a powerful 
means of protection
2. To keep him away from the WW, where LV and DEs might have easily 
found him. Muggles are negligible to LV and therefore might not be 
able to find him. The Muggle World is not so closely knit as the WW 
and so it would be mightily difficult even for LV.
3. To make Harry grow into as normal a boy without any of the 
arrogance of his father.
4. For Harry to be happy and healthy.

Agreed, the last point did not turn out as DD planned, but all that 
matters is that Harry was safe.

I think that Harry growing up with the Dursley's had bonuses 
unexpected even by DD. 

- Harry grew up oppressed, giving him a strong sense of justice.
- Harry doesn't have money, hence knows their true worth. His giving 
away of the Triwizard Earnings to the Weasley twins with the words "We 
all need a laugh" shows this.
- He is very selective about his friends. While he talks to a lot of 
his school mates, Ron, Hermione and Nevile (to some extent) are his 
only true friends. If he had been in the WW, he most probably would 
have made friends with someone like Draco.
- His life in the WW, where he is adulated is balanced by having to 
live with the Dursleys, especially during his adolesence. 

Regards
Sridhar