Did the Dursleys physically abuse Harry?

Yes harry was abused by Dursleys: Physically : He used to live in a small cupboard below the staircase and his cousin used to play with him. They used him as a servant. Mentally : He had no social life and refrained to make friends or give his social appearance in front of guests.

Why do you think Dumbledore has Harry live with the Dursleys rather than live with a wizard family?

The clincher is that in order to complete the spell Harry must now be taken care of and find his home with someone of his mother’s blood family. Lily’s sister Petunia is the only available candidate and so Dumbledore places Harry with the Dursleys.

Did Dumbledore know Harry was being abused?

Also, Dumbledore knows Harry was mistreated because he told Harry “you had suffered. So many Dumbledore apologists make the point that he had no idea that the Dursleys were capable of abusing Harry. That Harry didn’t tell anyone for certain that he was being abused.

Why does Dumbledore decide to have Harry grow up with the Dursleys rather than with one of the wizard families?

Petunia is Lily Potter’s only sister and is a Muggle. Dumbledore believed that it would be safer for Harry to be hidden among the Muggles with his aunt and uncle than for anyone in the Magical world to attempt to hide him from danger. Harry’s aunt and uncle are his only living family.

Why did the Dursleys hate Harry?

They hated what he represented, that being Lily and James and the entire concept of magic, and they didn’t seem to feel any real affection for him. But he was a baby, and Petunia was his only living relative, and that’s what you do.

Why did Harry go live with the Dursleys?

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. This would provide Harry with magical protection against Lord Voldemort and his followers when Harry was outside the powerful protective spells around Hogwarts Castle.

Why did Harry have to live with Petunia?

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. Due to his wizarding background, Harry was treated with fear and negligence by the Dursleys.

Why did Harry keep living with the Dursleys?