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Aug 7, 2014 · Harry currently only has one possible outlet to upset the Dursley's tyrannical hold on his life: Magic. If he learns how to use it, he upsets the balance of power in the Dursley household. Magic is the Dursley's greatest threat, and Harry's only hope.
JK Rowling has explained why the Dursleys hated Harry so much. In a post over on Pottermore, Rowling explains that it all started when Vernon and Petunia were introduced to Lily’s boyfriend...
Another interesting result of the Dursley’s neglect of Harry is how it led him to latch on so intensely to his first good experiences at Hogwarts. He latches hard on Ron who is the first ever friend he made and they become inseparable.
Harry felt as though his head had been split in two. Eyes streaming, he swayed, trying to focus on the street to spot the source of the noise, but he had barely staggered upright when two large purple hands reached through the open window and closed tightly around his throat. 'Put - it - away!'.
The end of GoF is a big turning point in Harry's maturity. He sees how petty and small-minded the Dursleys are in a whole new light because of what he witnesses in the graveyard. Once this has happened they lose whatever control and power they formerly had over him.
Nov 4, 2020 · In this video, we’ll be discussing Harry Potter and his relationship with the Dursleys.
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Mar 25, 2020 · Hey guys, Hope you're all staying safe amidst the chaos. In this installment of Harry Potter Theory, I'll be discussing Harry's relationship with the Dursley's.
