[HPforGrownups] Re: Ambition in the Wizarding World (Ron, Percy and Bill)

[Laura Huntley]

No: HPFGUIDX 38745

Debbie said:
<<<<After all, there's a clear disconnect between Molly's pushing 
her children to academic success in order to start a career in the Ministry 
and Arthur's position.  Arthur's been working at the Ministry for many years and can barely support his family.>>>>

I have a feeling that it's Arthur and Molly's erm..lack of frugality that makes it so hard for Arthur to support the family with his MoM job.  I mean...they win a large pile of gold -- and what do they do with it?  Why, take a big family trip, of course!

On the other hand, it is arguable that spending all the money you may have on pleasures for the Now is actually wiser than saving up.  However, it would have been nice if they had put a *little* away..buy Ron some nicer robes..

laura


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