Weasleys and the Problem of Money

[Tanya]

No: HPFGUIDX 48149

Maria Kirilenko wrote:

I'm sorry, I should have made myself clearer. I was not saying they
shouldn't've spent the money on holiday, I'm saying that since they did,
they're probably not as poor as Ron says they are.
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Now Me:

There are a few other references to the Weasley's wealth. Draco mentions all
the Weasley's have more children then they can afford and I believe it was
in CoS? that Harry goes to Gringott's with the Weasley's and is embarressed
to see them clean out the last remnants of their small fortune.

I think Mr. and Mrs. Weasley value family and morals far more than wealth.
Arthur could be more discreet with his passion for Muggles if he thought it
would help his career, but he isn't. I think the strength of the Weasley
family is the backbone of the Potter books. Voldemort has a knack for
destroying families and yet the Weasley's have survived so far and I think
they will survive through to the end of the series. I don't think any of
them will turn evil per say, but they might make some bad decisions along
the way. I see Percy following in Crouch's footsteps and I also see Lucius
wreaking havoc with them and making their future lives very unpleasant.
-Tanya