Why Dumbledore thinks it best to leave Harry with the Dursleys when Harry is just a baby?

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 does Professor Mcgonagall not want Harry to stay with the Dursleys?

Minerva didn’t want to leave Harry because she had been watching them act all day and had realized that Harry would suffer for 17 years if they left him there. “Dumbledore — you can’t.

Did McGonagall know Dumbledore planned to leave Harry with the Dursleys?

Closed 4 years ago. I just began a reread and it seems odd that Prof. McGonagall was at Privet Drive–all day watching the Dursleys–yet did not seem to know that Dumbledore planned to leave Harry with the Dursleys. Indeed, she seems almost shocked when Dumbledore suggests he is leaving Harry there.

Were Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall friends?

Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall always seemed like close friends. However, a closer look shows that might not have been the case. Minerva McGonagall and Albus Dumbledore are two very important characters in the Harry Potter series.

Does Dumbledore Trust Hagrid more than Professor McGonagall?

Despite Hagrid’s propensity to tell secrets he shouldn’t and reveal information to people that shouldn’t have said information, Dumbledore still seems to trust Hagrid more than he trusts Professor McGonagall despite the fact she has proven herself to be much more trustworthy.

Do you think Hagrid was loyal to Dumbledore?

While Hagrid is obviously loyal to a fault when it comes to Dumbledore, he is known for making a lot of mistakes. Why wouldn’t he have had McGonagall be in charge of the Sorcerer’s Stone, for instance?