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Whether Harry truly realizes it or not, he has a great deal of privilege-his parents left him a small fortune, and his most prized possessions are extremely valuable magical objects (his Invisibility Cloak, his Firebolt racing broom, and the Marauder's Map). While Harry, as the novel's protagonist, is undeniably a "good guy," there are also a number of indications that this status is a matter of choice. By comparing how Harry uses his fame and fortune to the ways in which other characters use theirs, Goblet of Fire suggests that while fame, fortune, and power don't automatically equate to good or evil, possessing fame or money means that a person much choose whether they'll actively use that power for good or evil.

Whether or he realizes it or not, this gives Harry a great deal of power to influence others. Though Harry has certainly grown up in unfortunate circumstances with the Dursleys and has suffered more than his fair share of abuse at their hands, the fact remains that he's still very fortunate in terms of finances and fame.