Potter family wealth (WAS Re: A journey "into...)

[justcarol67]

No: HPFGUIDX 161690

kat7555 wrote:
>
> I think Harry has a few good reasons for hiding his wealth. I'm
> sure Petunia and Vernon would try to steal it from him if they knew
> about it. He doesn't want money to become an issue between himself
> and his friends. We know that the Weasleys aren't rich and I'm not
> sure about the Grangers.
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Carol responds:
Although Uncle Vernon seems interested in Harry's wealth ("He's
inherited a house?"), I don't see how the Dursleys would have any
right to Harry's property, especially since it would be covered by the
inheritance laws of the WW. Surely, it would be held in trust for
Harry rather than going to Harry's mother's sister and her husband
(especially given that they're Muggles).

As for the Grangers, I don't know how wealthy dentists are in the UK,
but in the US, they make good money. Certainly, the Grangers are
wealthy enough to buy Hermione very nice dress robes and to vacation
in France and go skiing in Switzerland, IIRC. I'd say they're
definitely well off.

And Harry, though you didn't mention him, can shrug off a
thousand-galleon prize (which I can understand his not wanting for
other reasons) saying that he doesn't need it. That's five thousand
pounds he gave away to the Twins without a second thought. So I'd say
Harry's "small fortune" is pretty extensive.

Carol, wishing she had that kind of money to give away