but his motive was definitely to have Harry not realize he was special or important
Until he turns 11 and bam! he is the most special person ever!
But there are other motives, I think. He wanted Harry to have no other support in the magical world and little if any in the Muggle one, so that Albus could be the most influential adult in his life. He wanted Harry to view the magical world in Albus-tinted glasses.
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Date: 2011-03-05 05:33 pm (UTC)Until he turns 11 and bam! he is the most special person ever!
But there are other motives, I think. He wanted Harry to have no other support in the magical world and little if any in the Muggle one, so that Albus could be the most influential adult in his life. He wanted Harry to view the magical world in Albus-tinted glasses.