C.R.A.B. - SB Strange Behavior - PoA ad - PP house - Fudge under control

[cynthiaanncoe at home.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 25812

Amy wrote:--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Amy Z" <aiz24 at h...> wrote:
> 
> Cut Ron a Break, founded by Lisa I. in msg. #25575, too recently to 
be 
> included in the VFAQs.  We can see if it catches on.  Come on, 
folks, 
> only 2 Sickles to join!
> 

Amy, I would consider joining C.R.A.B. (assuming you'd have me), but 
someone has to make the case for Ron being deserving of a break.

When I first read the books, I was wondering if Ron might be 
something close to a squib.  I can't think of very many instances in 
which Ron proves a talent in a particular branch of magic.  He has 
trouble on Lupin DADA exam and can't throw off the Imperius curse.  I 
don't think he's ever transfigured anything.  His Banished cushions 
don't land in the bin.  He makes up his divination homework.  He 
invents goblins on the test.  Nothing good ever happens to Ron in 
Potions.  He isn't good enough at Quiddich to make the house team, 
even by his third year.  He can't even land on the cushions when 
stunned, for cryin' out loud.  He's good at chess, but even Muggles 
are good at chess.

So Ron seems very nice, courageous and funny, and I'd like to believe 
he's a talented wizard.  But for now, I have my doubts about whether 
Ron has earned a break.  

Cindy (who wonders whether Ron will receive even one O.W.L.)