Dursley's

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 59289

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "optionspink" <dsbpink at y...> wrote:
> If the Dursley's dislike the Potter's as much as it seems why did 
> they take Harry in?  Why not just send him to an orphanage as 
> suggested by Aunt Marge in PoA? ...edited...
> 
> Pinks


bboy_mn:

An orphanage? ...Shocking!... What would the neighbors think?

I think it's just that easy, the Dursley's wouldn't have wanted word
to get around that, as rich and successful as Mr. Dursley claims to
be, they turned away a relative in need. Especially, when that
relative was a helpless baby. Doesn't show very strong family values,
and that tends to discredit your values in general.

Nope... what the neighbors think is way to important.

Just a thought.

bboy_mn