So much in this chapter... what did he reach for?

Enjoyinh the mystery.

Hmm, a fascinating chapter, my immediate thought is that once Harry and the order find out everything Dumbledore is toast.  As is once Harry is told that Dumbledore paid off his relatives after the beating he was subjected to he will never trust or listen to Dumbledore again.  Hell in his place I'd probably try to kill Dumble myself.

Not that I like abuse, but it fits in very well with what we know about Harry's life.  I've read just a few other fics where Harry is so treated, but in each one it works.

Snape's comment didn't feel right.  I always thought that some of Snape's hatred for Harry was that he believed Harry had lead a pampered life.  While I would not expect Snape to change his view of Harry after five plus years, I would expect him to keep his mouth shut while he thought of the implications.   Also, as much as a smuck as he is, I don't think Snape would advocate for the torture of any child even Harry.

I love how you have Dumbledore lying to the Dursley's about the blood protections extending to Dudley.

I'll jump on the bandwagon along with everyone else & say "IS DUMBLEDORE INSANE?!"  I understand that Harry needs to stay there because of the protection but come on!  Oh well.  I know it has to be done.  *sigh*  Yep, I liked when Molly apologized to the twins.  That was great.  But I thought that the Dursleys would be getting a little payback for what happened.  Come on.  You said they would.  So get with it already!  Update soon please!

I'm so happy to see this story back again.  I can't say as I'm thrilled with DD, but I really approved of the changes to where the funding came from - or lack of mention

I'm so anxious to see how the Weasley brothers make the Dursleys pay.  Somehow, adding Bill and his knowlege of Egyption curses to the twins ingenuity and Ron's fierce protectiveness makes me gleeful with anticipation.

Voldemort is worrisome, particularly since Harry is no condition to defend himself, and I think the Dursleys would sell him up the river for a tuppence.

Well, I guess I know what Dumbledore was thinking.  He is totally wrong!

Let Petunia take her chance with Voldemort!  After allowing Harry to be beaten almost to death - bad luck to her!

It would seem that Vernon is being paid off or is being manipulated by Voldemort or his followers.  The potion is on its way to Harry just as sure as anything.  I don't know why Dumbledore doesn't see this.

If Voldemort was so happy the night Harry was beaten half to death - HELLO!  It is not a mere fluke they both happened at the same time.  Please tell me that Harry is not going to be abused more than he already has been.  It is quite painful to imagine that happening.

I did notice that someone in the house would have to invite the witch or wizard inside.  That does not bode well for Harry.  Vernon, Dudley, or Petunia would hold the door open for them.

I wait (impatiently) for the revenge on the Dursleys.  May it be painful and embarrasing and maybe even permanant!

Twins-Rule,

[Snip] The thing I can say about Dumbledore is I put the best arguments out there for his reasoning, in this specific situation. [/snip]

Bullshit!

I don't give a rats what your trying to talk yourself into but do me a favor. Send Harry to Voldemort. He is nowhere near as dangerous as Dumbledore the way you have portrayed him. Dumbledore is a lying, manipulating, rude, crude sack of the needs to be stripped of his title "Leader of the Light" and have it replaced with "The Child Abusing Lord of Hell."

There can be NO justification to treat a child that way and now he has done it twice. (Don't forget it was Dumbledore, & Dippet that forced Tom Riddle to remain in an abusive orphanage leading to the rise of Voldemort.)