Ron's Development

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No: HPFGUIDX 77457

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "C M" <cmurph18 at y...> wrote:
> Reading through various posts in this group, I see a lot of 
> statements being applied to Ron that are clearly considered by 
many to be definitive truths about his character, i.e., that he's 
> resentful of and/or angry about his brothers' accomplishments, his 
> family's financial status, and his being "shunted to one side" in 
his friendship with Harry. <snip>
> By the conclusion of OOP, however, it seemed to me that Ron had 
> changed a great deal in ways that would combat those decidedly 
> negative traits. He was more even-tempered (he was only briefly 
> disappointed/irritated by Harry and Hermione missing the final 
> Quidditch match), he was more confident (he helped win that match 
by giving himself a mini pep talk) and no longer seemed so concerned 
> with money (he didn't seem remotely affronted by Harry giving his 
> Triwizard winnings to F&G).
> 
> Am I alone in thinking that Ron has had some noticeably positive 
> development? <snip> 
> We won't know until then, but in the meantime 
> I'll continue to contend that what we saw in Book 5 was a (slowly, 
to some) maturing Ron who is well on his way to coming to terms with 
who he is and where he fits in his family, his group of friends, and 
the world as a whole. A Ron who, IMO, is becoming less and less 
likely to envy his friends' achievements and/or turn traitor.
> 
> CM

I agree that Ron has grown up alot.  Even before though, his 
comments struck me as "family" griping, but if anyone else made the 
same kind of comments he would get upset.  Most of the griping was 
done to a member of his family or to Harry and in a private setting -
definately not in public.  My impression is that even Hermione 
didn't hear as much of it.  

Example, I might complain about my kids not doing chores, homework, 
etc. to family or friends (especially those who have kids the same 
age), but never to people I don't know well.

Short of an imperious curse, I will be shocked if Ron turns 
traitor.  IMO it's not in his character.  Friendship is so important 
to Harry that traitor!Ron would be such a betrayal. I just don't see 
JKR going that direction.

Ravenclaw Bookworm