Petunia's Rules was(Re: Some Discrepancies)

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No: HPFGUIDX 86554

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, Derek Hiemforth <derek at r...> wrote:

> Karen:It seems to have been taken on this list that Vernon sets the
rules and Petunia just falls in line, but I have always seen it as
Petunia making the rules.
> 
> Derek:
> I tend to agree, especially given the scene in OotP where she gets
> DD's Howler.  Vernon has been all set to toss Harry out the door,
> (seeming somewhat nonplussed as to why he hadn't done this earlier,
> interestingly enough), and he changes his mind basically because
> Petunia says so.  Although Vernon is blustery, I think she's the one
> ultimately calling the shots.

It should also be noted that it is Petunia, not "Vernon" or "Mr. and
Mrs. Dursley", who receives the howler.  It is no accident that it is
specifically addressed to her. And, it's also no accident that the
note's meaning is hidden.  Dumbledore doesn't directly come out and
say, "Listen, Petunia, such and such was our deal and Harry has to
stay with you or else such and such will happen..."  His note is
cryptic; Petunia is the only one intended to understand its meaning.
And she seems to understand it thoroughly. So, not only is Petunia
calling the shots, but it is apparent that she hasn't even taken the
time to explain to her husband what the heck is going on.

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