Dursley's and Money (was:... Hogwarts' tuition)

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 90601

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "suehpfan" <stanleys at s...> wrote:
>
> ...edite...
> The Dursley's ... have  said on many occaisions that 
> caring for Harry was a great financial burden. Wouldn't it just 
> be typical if we find out in the end that the Dursley's were given 
> a large sum of money upfront, or monthly payments to care for Harry? 
> And even that the money that has been provided for his care was 
> spent instead on Dudley? We know they will lie, would they also 
> steal?
> 

bboy_mn:

Well, it wouldn't exactly be stealing since they were given the money
to take care of Harry, it would be their money, and they could argue
that Harry had all the necessities of life. Given their generosity in
taking Harry in, as well as factoring in the potential danger, I'm
sure the Dursleys didn't feel Harry really needed any 'luxuries'.

I too have considered the possibility that the Dursleys may have
received some pay up front or in installments, or some promise of pay
in the future; perhaps, when Harry comes of age. The most delicious
part of this idea is Harry's reaction when he finally finds out. I
can't wait to read that scene.

> Sue continues:
>
> Every time I think of these types of things, I wonder more and more 
> about Petunia. I have believed, since the begining, she will turn 
> out to be more of an ally than Harry ever imagined.  ...edited...
> 
> Sue


bboy_mn:

Under normal routine day-in-day-out circumstances Petunia is a Dursley
to the core, as muggle as muggle can be, but the current circumstances
are anything but normal, and I am inclined to agree with you, when the
chips are down, and push comes to shove, Petunia will prove to us all
that she really is an Evans more than a Dursley.

Just a few thoughts.

bboy_mn