What is with the Tissue?

[mad_maxime]

No: HPFGUIDX 95294

> Sylvia asked:
> "What exactly is going on with the "gifts" the Dursleys send Harry
> at Christmas e.g. a single tissue, a 50p coin? Why do they bother to
> send him anything? Is it part of the contract Petunia has
> reluctantly agreed to, to protect Harry, that some token must be
> sent and is she sending the very least she can get away with?"
>  
> Kyntor responded: 
> Personally, I think the Dursleys are just taking another shot at 
> Harry.
> <snip> 

Max responds:
I agree Kyntor. It doesn't make sense to me that Petunia would have to
send gifts to Harry to keep the charm in place. Allowing him to live
in the house should be enough. I've always read it similar to you -
they're just showing Harry how much they despise him. 

Max