[HPforGrownups] Re: Neville: Memory, History, Legacy, Power (LONG!) (Was:: Still Life)

[Laura Huntley]

No: HPFGUIDX 38545

Betsy:
>Finally, a chance to respond.  I believe Ron is jealous of Harry's 
>ability for playing Quidditch, inwardly that is.  In SS, page 211, 
>Ron sees himself in the Mirror of Erised. While looking in the 
>mirror, he states, "I am - I'm wearing the badge like Bill used to - 
>amd I'm holding the house cup and the Quidditch cup - I'm the 
>Quidditch captain, too."

Both the things Ron sees as his "greatest desire" (and it really is rather disturbing that these are his greatest desires -- the kid really needs some ambition, or at least some imagination) are things that are likely to be attained to his two best friends in the future.  While Hermione may not be Head Girl, I'm sure Ron sees her as headed in that direction (as do we, even if we feel it's clichéd) and he also probably envisions Harry as being Quidditch Captain someday.

Sort of distressing, eh?  We've already seen Ron split with Harry because of envy and Ron split with Hermione because of every little thing under the sun ^_~.  Perhaps this is another piece of foreshadowing?

laura




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