Vernon's odd behavior

[thekrenz]

No: HPFGUIDX 160205

I am reading Chamber of Secrets again, and have begun to wonder about 
something.  Why does Vernon so viciously try to keep Harry from going 
back to Hogwarts?  One would assume Vernon would be quite pleased to be 
rid of Harry, so why does he exert so much effort to keep Harry at 
Privet Drive?  Dare I say the most money Vernon has every invested in 
Harry (consciouly or not) is paying someone to install bars at his 
window.  Vernon is certainly a control-freak, could that explain his 
actions?  Or, could it be that he wants to make Harry miserable?  What 
do my fellow list members think?

Cyndi (constant lurker....cautious poster)