Dumbledore's the same, if he was Minister he'd have to follow the rules
That is so true. Dumbledore is so proud of himself for turning down a open postition of power. Yet by working behind the scenes he has even more power and doesn't have to answer to anyone. Because how could anyone possible know more that him?
Given what Wizards can do with potions not trusting the beverages is smart.
Dumbledore's telling off the Dursleys is too little to late. We learned the Mrs. Figg has been working for Dumbledore the whole time. And she told Harry she knew if he enjoyed spending time with her the Dursleys would have stopped it. We don't know how much Mrs. Figg knew to tell Dumbledore. But what she could say was nothing good. It is not like Dumbledore believed the Dursleys were giving Harry a loving home. Dumbledore had the power to step in at any time. He never bothers to visit before. He doesn't do anything when it could have made a difference.
And his actions in the visit was unnecessary. He couldn't send a message telling the Dursley's that he wanted to meet and that he had good news. The Dursley's would consider that soon Harry would not be coming back good news.
Everyone in the story just accepts that Harry *has* to live with the Dursleys
And even if he "has" to live with the Dursley, no also questions the lack of action to have them treat Harry better. Even Harry when he reliases the Dumbledore knew how they treated him and did nothing to stop it.
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Date: 2012-11-03 08:35 pm (UTC)That is so true. Dumbledore is so proud of himself for turning down a open postition of power. Yet by working behind the scenes he has even more power and doesn't have to answer to anyone. Because how could anyone possible know more that him?
Given what Wizards can do with potions not trusting the beverages is smart.
Dumbledore's telling off the Dursleys is too little to late. We learned the Mrs. Figg has been working for Dumbledore the whole time. And she told Harry she knew if he enjoyed spending time with her the Dursleys would have stopped it. We don't know how much Mrs. Figg knew to tell Dumbledore. But what she could say was nothing good. It is not like Dumbledore believed the Dursleys were giving Harry a loving home. Dumbledore had the power to step in at any time. He never bothers to visit before. He doesn't do anything when it could have made a difference.
And his actions in the visit was unnecessary. He couldn't send a message telling the Dursley's that he wanted to meet and that he had good news. The Dursley's would consider that soon Harry would not be coming back good news.
Everyone in the story just accepts that Harry *has* to live with the Dursleys
And even if he "has" to live with the Dursley, no also questions the lack of action to have them treat Harry better. Even Harry when he reliases the Dumbledore knew how they treated him and did nothing to stop it.