[Ron Week]: More Questions

[bbennett at joymail.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 16177

Jim has put forth some very interesting questions about Ron.  I'm 
tied up at work today (I HATE how this money-making thing interferes 
with my obsession!), but as other people answer, I hope to see 
clarification on the following points:

A: Jim said that Ron is arguably the least developed of the trio. Do 
you mean his skills are less impressive than Hermione's or
Harry's, or that his characterization isn't as well developed
as Harry's or Hermione's? I've personally always seen Ron
as one of the better developed characterizations in the book.

B: Jim asks if Ron suffers from depression, and that a clue might be 
his `poor performance in his school work'.  Is there evidence
that Ron is a poor student? We know that Hermione gripes at both the 
boys for being lazy about their homework, but I've never had the 
impression that Harry is a significantly better student than Ron.  
I've always pictured  both as average students who could do very
well if they'd only apply themselves (and quit making up answers
to their Divination homework). 

Penny, I loved your "We Want Ron" post, and please fire away with 
your Ron comments. I have no doubt an interesting discussion is on 
the horizon <g>. And I'll keep my fingers crossed that we get to 
Harry before you have to leave for the delivery room!

Best,
B