Ron as Knight (was Chess Game)

[Laurie Bidrawn]

No: HPFGUIDX 36355

I just thought I should finally dive right in at some
point. I've been lurking around for about 2 months
reading all of the theories and enjoying the
discussions. I must admit it is nice to find others
that like the HP world like myself, if not even more
as I see these really long posts that are quite fun to
read! :)

Anyways, being a "newbie" I hope I don't step on any
toes. Apologies already on their way if I do....and
now, to why I wanted to post in the first place...

>From: "adatole" <adatole at yahoo.com>
>And while it is often sacrificed near the end of the
>game (when it is no longer needed

>From: "Jake Storm" <that1guy_hp at hotmail.com>
>It's <the knight> one of the most strategically
>useful pieces on the board, IMHO.

<snip about pieces that fit Harry and Hermione's
character>

***Now Me***

I like the fact of Ron as the knight in the chess
game. I don't remember it being mentioned, but talking
about why Ron would want to be the knight gave me the
idea (somewhat influenced by the movie) that sitting
atop the knight's noble steed would also be of great
value to Ron being able to witness the action from a
bit of a higher perspective. Since he was calling all
of the shots, it only seems reasonable that he be
given a bit of an advantage on which to see how the
playing is going.

Also, I like the comment that the knight is then
"sacrificed when no longer needed" for it is then the
perfect piece for Ron who, I think, then shows he's
worth being in the Trio as much as the other two who
have already shown intelligence in Hermione's case,
and well, Harry is...Harry! :)

Personally, I must say that SS is, IMHO, one of the
greater times the Trio is on even footing in their
conqest. I think Ron sometimes gets overlooked on his
contributions, but he is an important member of the
Trio. I hope JKR provides more instances where the
strengths of HRH are used for the common goal.

Only my two Knuts though...
laly (aka Laurie)

PS hope this is okay for a first post! :)

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