Harry's money (was Ron, Harry, Molly, Money)

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No: HPFGUIDX 59822

Felina:
But given the Dursleys' material orientation, perhaps he overheard or 
witnessed budgeting and planning there.

Even given that, I would think the natural temptation would be to 
rebel against that.  :-)  I'm kind of amazed he didn't go on a 
spending spree right after he opened the Gringott's vault.

me:
I have to disagree. I think Harry's got a good enough head on his 
shoulders to know this is *all* the money he's got at least until 
he's out making his own money. I would imagine he'd have to figure on 
being prepared for at least 6 months after he leaves Hogwarts for 
some sort of living expenses. I *don't* see him going back to Privet 
Drive after he's finally done with Hogwarts. He does splurge here and 
there, but remember in PoA how much self control he had when it came 
to the Firebolt and buying vs just looking. He probably could have 
bought it and had money left over, but he himself (don't have the 
exact quote) made it a point that he's got several years of Hogwarts 
left. I think he budgets himself and takes out enough money at the 
beginning of each summer to cover his Hogwarts expenses (books, etc.) 
plus a *little* extra for some spending money. 

Sen
*10 days to go*