Why did Petunia Dursley accept Harry at the beginning?

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In a message dated 05/28/2004 9:42:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time, mariofett 
writes:
Dumbledore explains to Harry at the end of OoTP the magic protecting 
him at Privet Drive-but why did Petunia accept the baby on her 
doorstep, when she and Vernon wanted nothign to do with Lily's 
family? 
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Jo Ann:

Well, DD had something to do with it ("Remember my last,") but it's hard to 
say what exactly.  Still, I'd say, at least in part, they did it because it was 
the Proper Thing To Do.  Undoubtedly by the time Petunia found Harry on the 
doorstep, some of the neighbors had seen the bundle, and some would have heard 
her scream, and there would be Questions.  Whatever the Dursleys thought of 
the Potters, they would look uncharitable if they refused to take Harry in, and 
heaven forbid anyone should think *that.*

Jo Ann


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