[HPforGrownups] Re: Ron: GoF: Betrayed or Jealous? Revisited.

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No: HPFGUIDX 44007

In a message dated 09/08/2002 8:50:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
bboy_mn at yahoo.com writes:


> This is the one and only place where Ron get's to express his own
> feelings and speak for himself. From now until the end of the first
> task, all reference to Ron's feelings and motivations are from third
> parties. I think we will get more accurate clues from Ron's own words
> than from other people's opinions.
> 
> Metaphorically speaking, this isn't about Harry reaching a certain
> destination; it's about Harry not inviting his best friend along for
> the ride.
> 
> In general, there can be no denying that Ron had elements of jealousy
> and envy, but I am concerned with the very narrow confines of this one
> event.
> 
> Finally, I'm not trying to dictate reality here, I'm simply taking a
> poll. A poll in which I know I will always be in the minority opinion.
> I'm just curious how big that minority is.
> 
> So, what say you all; jealousy or betrayal?
> 

Your take on this issue of Ron's jealousy is an interesting one, bboy, but 
I'm on the side of jealousy, if you're taking a poll.  I think there are 
feelings of betrayal too (although I think Ron should believe Harry when he 
says he didn't put his name in the Goblet!)  ....but the seeds of jealousy go 
very deep with Ron, coupled with his feeling of inadequacy......I hate being 
poor........Must be nice having so much money that you forget about the 
Leprechaun's gold........etc.  If I were Harry, I'd be bugged by these 
comment...they could get very old...and it could put a strain on their 
friendship.  Anyway, mark one for jealousy.

       Harriet


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