Class origins

[Cindy C.]

No: HPFGUIDX 29414

David wrote:

> 
>The Dursleys definitely lower middle, through and 
> through.  

I'm somewhat surprised to hear that the Dursleys might be lower 
middle.  Clues to their "new money" wealth are that Vernon puts on 
his best suit to meet Arthur Weasley; their entertaining style is 
very formal;  they are hoping to buy a second home with the proceeds 
from the drill sale in CoS; they have the money to spoil their only 
son; Petunia doesn't work; Dudley is in line to go to Smeltings; they 
can afford a private hospital for pig tail removal.

Translation:  they sound like the worst of American yuppies.  Ick.

Cindy