CoS Gilderoy Lockhart's books

[Doreen]

No: HPFGUIDX 12526

This bothered me when I read it the first time, but I did not have anyone to ask then. Now I do. You people are the best.

In CoS-4, there is a list of the new books that Harry would need for the coming year.

"SECOND-YEAR STUDENTS WILL REQUIRE:
Included on this list are seven of Gilderoy Lockhart's books.

Ron Weasley is also a second year student. Ginny, Fred, Harry, and Percy are not second year students.

Then, why does George say:
"Dunno how Mum and Dad are going to afford all our school stuff this year," said George after a while. "Five sets of Lockhart books!"

I thought that Ron would be the only one needing the Lockhart books. Can someone clear this up for me. I tried a search through the archives first, but it did not help. Sorry if I missed it.

Doreen

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