Ron is a wimp? and Hermione's Character Flaws

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No: HPFGUIDX 69265

There has been a number of articles on this subject, but my take 
on this is that no two "kids" are the same nor easily "pigeon-
holed" into a category. That said, being  "brave or courageous" 
takes many forms and in various degrees. Ron could be said to 
be an introvert and Hermione is an intellectual; But, both are 
keen on adventure and through their friendship and "loyalty" to 
each other and to Harry. The trio as a unit and individually has 
shown Gryffindor characteristics, in their own way ... through their 
friendship in adversity, courage to stand up against adversity 
and anything that may get in their way (at times each other), 
loyalty to each other, to the school, and to Dumbledore. You don't 
have to be a knight in shining armour to be brave and 
courageous. What about the "story" of the mouse and the lion. 
The mouse taking the splinter out of the lion's paw...

Yes Hermione could have been in Ravenclaw, but she has a bit 
of fire in her heart. Yes she is a book-work and a stickler for the 
rules, but did it stop her from braking the school rules, getting 
into the adventure. Granted that she does things unlike the other 
house mates.

If Ron was a wimp ... and Hermione was a stickler for the rules, 
they would not have defied Umbridge. They had the courage to 
stand up against her (quietly, they are not that stupid). They saw 
injustice and they believed in Harry and Dumbledore, most of all. 
Both Ron and Hermione "persuaded" Harry to teach some 
spells. Creating the DA and help make it grow showed 
confidence, courage, and loyalty to both Harry and Dumbledore.

Dumbledore seems to support that both Ron and Hermione are 
of Gryffindors in heart by making them both Prefects. Knowing 
their abilities and short comings, they would balance out. He 
also understood, their loyalty and courage to help each other 
and the school. 

Tim