The Ron thread: Misc. comments

[Rita Winston]

No: HPFGUIDX 5038

--- In HPforGrownups at egroups.com, drmm at f... wrote:
 
> gosh, now I'm convinced Ron and Mr. Weasley are a lot alike . . .

They're both tall, thin Weasleys, while Charlie and the twins are 
short, thick Weasleys. I think Bill is one of the tall ones and I 
don't know about Percy. 

> My entire point with the quote was to illustrate that Hermione 
> doesn't give anyone *time* to volunteer.  She raises her hand and
> two seconds later blurts out the answer (that's how I read it
> anyway).  She doesn't give Prof. Sprout time to nod and say "Yes, 
> Hermione," or call on someone else.

I absolutely believe that Hermione, the good schoolkid, did not talk 
out in class (like I was always sent to the principal's office for 
doing.) JKR just didn't spend the words to say that Professor 
Sprout called on her. 

Incidentally, I don't identify with Hermione. I'm neither as smart 
nor as hard-working as she is, and my grades were terrible. And 
I'm a scaredycat, where she is brave. When asked which HP character I 
identify with, the only one I can think of is Moaning Myrtle.