Is Ron a Seer? and Hi from a New Member

[munchiethe6th]

No: HPFGUIDX 33573

Hi Everybody,
I'm new to this list and since this is my first post, I thought I 
would introduce myself before I made my comments.  My name is Emily, 
and I am a sophomore in college, studying to be an engineer.  I first 
read SS/PS in October 2001 to prepare for the movie, and fell in 
love. I have since read all 4 books three times, and am impatiently 
waiting for Book 5 (like everyone else, I'm sure).  Over the past 
semester break from school, I got my mother hooked on HP and we read 
a couple of the books out loud to each other.  Anyway, enough about 
me, here are my thoughts on this subject. (By the way, I'm sorry if I 
repeat anything that has been said in the past, for as I stated 
above, I'm new here. )

 --- In HPforGrownups at y..., "david_p2002ca" <david_p at i...> wrote:
> Looking back at PoA and GoF, I've noticed that Ron's predictions 
> have 
>  an uncanny knack for coming true - even when he makes them up.  
> 

I definitely think that Ron does have some "seeing" ability.  Along 
with some of the examples already given (Ron's drowning, Harry 
getting stabbed in the back, and Harry's unexpected gold) Ron did 
make a "prediction" in COS.  I put quotes on that word because what 
he said wasn't about something that might happen in the future, but 
about something that happened in the past.  HRH were trying to figure 
out what Tom Riddle did to receive a medal for Special Services to 
the school. Ron says, "Maybe he murdered Myrtle..."  The Trio didn't 
know at the time, but Riddle did have a direct hand in Myrtle's 
death. This seems to follow the same pattern as all of Ron's 
predictions: somewhat vague (but not too vague), and made completely 
in jest.

I believe that if Ron ever took his ability seriously, he might not 
be as effective.  He seems to say the first thing that pops into his 
mind, and it often turns out to be true.  Often, the more we think 
about things, the less we trust our own instincts and gut feelings.  
Maybe Ron will eventually notice his gift, but I hope he won't do 
something that will corrupt his natural ability. Anyway, I hope this 
made enough sense to everyone.

Emily