[HPforGrownups] [Ron Week]: More Questions

[Barbara Foster Williams]

No: HPFGUIDX 16181



Jim Flanagan wrote:
> 
> C. What does Ron's position in the family have to do with his actions
> and attitudes?  Does Ron show any classic "middle child" behaviors in
> canon?

To me, he seems to show "middle child" behaviors throughout.  He tends
to seek out attention, but is frequently overlooked and/or compared to
his older brothers.  I've always felt that this is the reason why he
gets so jealous of Harry, too.  He thinks of Harry almost as another
brother, and doesn't like that Harry gets all the attention while he
gets none.
> 
> D. Although Ron is a rabid Quidditch fan, he has not yet made the
> Gryffindor team.  How has Harry's success (in his first year!)
> affected their relationship?  Would it be a good thing for their
> relationship if Ron finally made the team?

As someone else stated, I'm not sure that Ron has tried out for the
team.  The Gryffindor team hasn't needed a new player, with the
exception of during their first year, until GoF.  Perhaps next year
we'll see some Quidditch tryouts or something of that nature.  I hope
so, it would be fun!  I'm not sure how being teammates would affect
Ron's relationship with Harry, but I would imagine that, since the
Seeker position is arguably the most important on the team, there would
still be an element of jealousy there.

Great questions, Jim! :)

Barbara :)
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