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Originally Posted by NatCh
We got a bit as to why in each of the last two books, but nothing on the reasons she accepted and respected those "whys" -- some actual explanation would be very nice to have. The Dursleys and their behavior are always among the most puzzling parts of these books to me.  |
Their job is to instill in Harry a need to keep a certain distance from Muggles. Otherwise his destiny could not take place. It is meant also as a way to reach the reader, to make him more comfortable in the magic than his physical world. You were caught by it as well as Harry weren't you?
Petunia has access to the magic world in the way of an alarm belll, no doubt also to protection charms. We might see the whole relationship change for the better but that is a longshot.