Harry Potter - Dursleys taking in Harry - Compelling Spell?

[kathy]

No: HPFGUIDX 190877


> Steve replies:
> My problem is with the idea of some external force compelling the
Dursleys to comply. For this to be right, in my mind, the Dursley's
act has to be willing act in order to seal the protective charm,
even if it is willing but begrudging.
>
> However, if it is forced on them against their will, or they comply
because of coercion, that's not really consent, it is simply yielding
under threat - coercion, extortion, blackmail, etc....
>
> In JRK's moral universe that just doesn't seem to be the way things
are done. You don't create an act of good, but committing an act of
> evil.


Kathy:
My theory is that Petunia took baby Harry in before the neighbors
could ask questions. Once inside Dumbledore explained what was
expected of them. I also think that it was Lily's blood that kept
Harry from becoming as evil as Voldemort. It would have been easy
for Harry to become a bully and uncaring as Tom Riddle but his
parents unconditional love protected him.

Kathy