Honestly, it was a miracle Poe hadn't sensed the distelfink Magica had placed on Scrooge to protect him. It was the most likely reason no one wanted to discuss Scrooge for fear of the backlash.

Poe would find Scrooge sweeping up the last bits of ash from around the fireplace, preparing to go retrieve more firewood. He paused as he saw Poe enter, bowing respectfully but saying nothing. It was likely Poe wanted quiet, after all.