What don't we expect from the Dursleys?

[jodel at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 46394

My suggestion; Gunnings gets bought up by a multi-national which downsizes 
and turns Vernon out as redundant. 

And we thought the Dursleys were nasty when they were affluent! Vernon can't 
get rehired, though he keeps trying. Petunia has to get a job. Much 
heart-burning over whether they can manage to keep Dudley at Smeltings. 
Harry's educational expenses are already covered, but they resent the expense 
of even having to house and feed him for two months. They end up dumping him 
on Mrs Figg on a regular basis since they refuse to leave him in the house 
alone or with only thir precious Dudders. Who manages to create some crisis 
there himself. They are so used to blaming Harry for everything that is wrong 
in their lives that they make themselves ridiculous. 

(And if the protections are specifically on #4 Privit Drive, what happens if 
they have to sell out?)

All sounds in character to me...

-JOdel