Blog #2: Character Analysis - Harry Potter

From reading the book, it appears that Harry Potter lives in a situation similar to that of an orphan.

His parents were killed, he was taken in by caretakers that didn't want to actually take care of him, and he felt as if he was too different or didn't belong.

Harry was treated poorly by his foster parents, the Dursleys. They made him feel alienated, not being allowed to do the things other people (like their legitimate son) could do...Did I forget to mention that he sleeps in a closet under a staircase?

He could make magic happen whenever he was scared or angry, without even knowing it.

Harry had a low self-esteem, and the Dursleys constantly demanded things from him. He was like a servant to them. 

However, that all changes when he goes to Hogwarts. At Hogwarts, Harry Potter is introduced to new people that later become his friends. These friends would be his new family; and Hogwarts would be his new home.

In this new world, Harry's new life, he feels as if he actually has a place that he belongs, and is loved and cared for.

His new life was definitely made better than his old life; and it had occurred to him so suddenly too. As if he had no control whether all of this would happen or not.

-Question: Do you think it's a good or bad thing to be different from the norm? Please reason with your statement.