There was no doubt in Harry’s mind, that it was Dumbledore who had convinced them all that telling Harry the truth about his neck was a bad idea. He could guess the arguments he had used: Harry was just a boy. He shouldn’t be burdened with the knowledge. It was their responsibility to carry this load for Harry. Harry was fairly confident that, by now, Snape was likely aware of the true reason the wound at his neck wouldn’t heal. But did Remus and Sirius know? Did they know about the slither of Voldemort’s soul that lived within Harry? What possible argument had Dumbledore concocted the keep their mouths shut, and Harry returning to Privet Drive?