Ron: GoF: Betrayed or Jealous? Revisited.

[bugaloo37]

No: HPFGUIDX 43805

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "bboy_mn" <bboy_mn at y...> wrote:
> We as readers however, have a greater insight
> than Hermione, so her opinion doesn't necessarily dictate the true
> reality. Although, it is the most obvious conclusion.
> 
> <snip>
> 
> So, what say you all; jealousy or betrayal?
> 
> bboy_mn

First, I wish to comment about the above statement regarding the 
reader's supposed  greater insight.  IMO, that insight can only be 
applied to Harry.  It is through Harry's eyes-his point of view- that 
we see everything.  At no point-that I can recall-do we enter into 
Ron's or anybody else's thoughts-except Harry's.  IMO, perhaps, at 
least, in this instance, Hermione's insight into Ron's feelings could 
be correct.  After all, we have to remember that Ron and Hermione 
have spent some time together-unobserved by not only Harry-but we the 
readers also.  What was discussed during these unobserved times-at 
least, on some level-we have no idea.  So even though jealosy 
certainly is the most obvious conclusion-this does not mean that 
Hermione's drawing of this conclusion is not based on something other 
than a casual observation. Now to the issue itself of jealosy vs. 
betrayal.  I go for the mixed bag myself.  Perhaps, leaning more 
towards jealosy.  My reason for this is based on the fact that from 
almost book 1 of the series, Ron has expressed a deep resentment 
concerning his family's poverty. At certain times, when he has 
expressed this resentment, his friends have not known how to 
respond.  JKR has stated that book 4 is a pivotal book in the 
series.  I think this confrontation between Harry and Ron 
demonstrates it.  Not for one minute do I entertain the idea that Ron 
could betray Harry for money or fame.  When I say this scene is 
pivotal- I mean to say it is pivotal in the fact that it demonstrates 
a growing maturity in the nature's of Harry and Ron. Jealosy of 
course is not a mature emotion.  However, having the courage to 
confront your best friend with your true feelings is. IMO,simply put- 
a sense of betrayal is certainly present -but the root goes deeper 
than that- I believe Ron's resentment/jealosy concerning his family's 
poverty is the main issue. 

bugaloo37-who loves Harry and Ron and cannot wait for them to grow up
(and I do believe they are on their way)