Generosity

[Danger Mouse]

No: HPFGUIDX 56295

I was just rereading a post made by Carolyn a few days ago. She brought up the point that Ron's ability to pass his exams in CoS would be severely compromised with a damaged wand, and that Snape and McGonagall, if not other professors, were both aware of it's unreliability/wackiness. 

Now, it's late, and I'm hoping beyond hope that the films haven't totally ruined my memory... this post made me wonder why McGonagall would drop a huge amount of money on a new racing broom for Harry but not a couple Galleons on a new wand for Ron. She's certainly not obligated, IMO, it's just strange is all. And what about Harry, with his vaultful of Galleons? 

I call your attention to page 94 (American) of GoF (the end of Bagman and Crouch, Chapter 7)

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"Omnioculars," said the saleswizard eagerly. "You can replay action... slow everythig down... and they flash up a play-by-play breakdown if you need it. Bargain--ten galleons each." 
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Btw, Harry's wand cost 7 Galleons--just for reference.

After Harry purchases three pairs of omnioculars, and Ron proceeds to turn red. "[Ron] was always touchy about the fact that Harry, who had inherited a small fortune from his parents, had much more money than he did." 

Sure he's have been touchy, and later "pays him back" (with leprechaun gold) but Harry could always have done it as a Christmas present or somesuch...

I need a snack, so toodles--hope it makes sense!
Dan, who may be not too out there and wacky post-lurk at 2am.

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