Why does Harry have to stay at Privet Drive each summer?
Due to the nature of the sacrifice Harry’s mother Lily made when she died to protect him, Harry is safe from Voldemort when he stays with someone who shares his mother’s blood. This happens to be Petunia Dursley, so Harry is required to stay with her each summer. Once his birthday arrives (July 31), he is apparently free to leave to stay with the Weasleys, at Diagon Alley, or wherever he’d like in the wizarding world.
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