[ SECRET POST #3581 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #3581 ⌋

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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

Weren't the Dursleys the only ones who could protect Potter because of Lily's protection spell and how they were his blood relatives?

[(Anonymous)]

Yes, but that doesn't excuse completely removing yourself from the child's life and saying "Well, at least the abusive assholes will keep the Death Eaters at bay."

Like, here's a thought. Dumbledore checks in (or sends someone suitably intimidating, like Minerva) with the Dursleys on a yearly basis to make sure they're not literally abusing their nephew. It probably wouldn't have even taken much effort -- as much as the Dursleys prized being perfectly normal, the threat of having Child Protection investigate their household would probably have been enough to at least score Harry an actual bedroom and clothing that fit.

[mimi-sardinia.livejournal.com]

The only problem with this line of thinking is that I think that in the most benign interpretation of Dumbledore, I really think he failed to consider that the Dursleys could ever be all that bad.

But I agree he should have set up a better way of keeping an eye on Harry's early years than just one squib living nearby.