Weasley Economics

[amberhillcrest]

No: HPFGUIDX 46220

<Yes, but it should be noted that just because a child is not directly in her care does not mean that she and Arthur don't have to support them. Money needs to be sent to children incase they need any sort of replenishing of supplies, anything for special occasions (such as things for school balls, sports, ect.), and books at the beginning of the year.
 
-Rachel>

You're right- but there are many things that the children use/could use that are hand-me-downs.  Ron had Scabbers, which was Bill's? rat and I imagine that they could hand-down textbooks as well.  The only new things that I can think of them buying in terms of schools things are new robes for Percy and an owl for Percy and a new wand for Ron.  Although this brings up an interesting question-- why does Mrs. Weasley buy old-fashioned dress robes for Ron?  Why doesn't she use Bill or Charlie or even Percy's old robes.  Even if Ron is a different size from his brothers, the robes could certainly be magically altered.  

-Maureen Amber