Question about Ron(No spoilers really)

[txjen70]

No: HPFGUIDX 66447

I never realized until joining this group how may people do not like 
the character of Ron and I was wondering why?  Most people I know 
who read the book are like me and pretty much like all the 
characters but especially the friendship of the trio.  Harry is the 
hero so of course he comes first, but we also love ROn adn Hermione 
and feel that without either of these two, Harry would not be able 
to get through what life has thrown at him.  Obviously they are not 
there for the final confrontations, but there is nothing either of 
them wouldn't do for him and they are pretty much a safe harbor for 
him in so many ways.  

I admit I was frustrated with the way I percieved Hermione came 
across in OOTP, but only because I feel they are doing her an 
injustice.  But I would never want anything bad to happen to her or 
her to turn traitor or for her to have her dreams crushed either.  I 
don't think one character should have to be beaten down to bolster 
another one up.  

I think the only other character, other than the ones intended to be 
evil, I have not liked has been Ginny.  I felt she was a weak 
character and only wanted her to die if a Weasley had to die 
anyway.  But this book really turned my views around on her.  She 
has finally developed as a character. 

So I was just wondering if anyone would like to share their views on 
why they don't like the character of Ron, because he seems the most 
beat up character around here.  And if I get no replies, that's 
cool.  I was just wondering.