What did the letter to Aunt Petunia mean?

What did the letter to Aunt Petunia mean?

Dumbledore had a sufficient foresight as to what would happen after the attack. He immediately dispatched a howler to Petunia. The howler reminded her that Harry’s fate thus, would be the same for her family, if she decided to let him go, and break the charm. Hence she decided to let him stay. Not for his protection.

What did Petunia want to say to Harry at the end of the Dursleys departing?

In the scene Petunia says, “ You didn’t just lose a mother that night in Godric’s Hollow you know, I lost a sister.” But Petunia saying this, I believe is wishful thinking! She was to hardened to love Harry or exchange good words. A good ending would seem unrealistic to me.

Why did Dumbledore leave Harry with Petunia?

Dumbledore makes the right decision when he leaves Harry with the Dursleys. He is protecting Harry’s life, and that must be his first consideration. The manner in which he leaves Harry, however, is not Dumbledore’s proudest moment.

Why did Dumbledore write a Grindelwald letter?

Albus shows his opinion about his and Gellert’s plan of gaining dominance over Muggles. This letter was written by Albus Dumbledore to Gellert Grindelwald, when he was 17 years old. Dumbledore replaced the “A” in the Albus of his signature with a tiny replica of the Sign of the Deathly Hallows.

Did Petunia wrote to Dumbledore?

But there was another occasion when Albus had a reason to write, and it had long-lasting consequences. The Hogwarts headmaster sent a kindly response to Petunia when she wrote to him as a child, begging to join Hogwarts. After Dumbledore’s gentle rejection, ‘Tuney’ started referring to her sister as a ‘freak.

What was the agreement between Dumbledore and Petunia?

The contents of the letter could be presumed to include: The news and circumstances of the death of Petunia’s sister Lily Potter and her husband James. The magical protection which would be placed upon 4 Privet Drive when Harry was to be adopted.

What happened to Vernon and Petunia?

Vernon, Petunia, and Dudley were forced from their homes to be placed under the protection of the Order of the Phoenix due to the threat of Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters. Before the family left their home, Dudley left out a cup of tea for his cousin. Although, Harry initially viewed it as a prank.

Why did Harry have to stay with the Dudleys?

Due to Petunia’s maternal connection to Harry Potter, he was sent to live with the Dursleys after his parents were murdered by Lord Voldemort.

Why did the Dudleys not want Harry to go to Hogwarts?

In no particular order, the apparently reasons why the Dursleys wanted Harry not to go to Hogwarts were these: Petunia had already lost her sister to magic. Harry was all that she had left of her, and if she’d had her way, Lily would have never gone. (She punished Harry for her loss, as he looked just like his father.

What was written in Dumbledore’s letter to Petunia?

A Howler from Dumbledore, addressed to Petunia, said ‘Remember my last’ – no doubt referring to the letter which he left with baby Harry, on the doorstep of Privet Drive. But there was another occasion when Albus had a reason to write, and it had long-lasting consequences.

What was Dumbledore’s signature spell?

What was Dumbledore signature spell? There were two; Apparation and Invisibility. Dumbledore must have used these particular skills thousands of time in his lifetime for any number of purposes. His vast gathering of knowledge probably came as a result of his skill in appearing and disappearing at will and unseen.