"But Albus... these are horrible people! Why would you put the poor child through this?"
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"Because when he grows up, it will be that much more angsty and sad. People will want him to have a good life and a nice girl to have some good romance with..."
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[...]
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"And of course, no sad story of a hero would be complete without the angst that comes from a decade of abuse at the hands of his evil relatives. When he grows up, he'll understand."
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Harry grows up... but SOOO doesn't understand.
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He lives with the Dursleys.
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Who are very kind to him.
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Extremely kind.
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Saintly, even.
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See.
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Harry dreams of a better life. With friends and no fat Dudley and no Aunt Marge and with broomsticks and ugly pointy hats and, of course, love...
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[...]
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Then Harry gets a letter...
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Lots of letters...
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Lots and lots of letters...
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