Ron and Presents at Christmas

[snosageau]

No: HPFGUIDX 71045

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "kellymcj2000" <kelly at p...> 
wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "kcartweel" <kcartweel at y...> 
> wrote:
> > I do not have the books around but I noticed that evertime JK
> > describes Harry's presents she always mentions that Ron has a much
> > bigger pile. What is this supposed to mean? 

> KelMc
> My guess is he has more gifts because he has a big family.  >>
Also, reemphasizes Harry's lack of wealth as far as 
> family goes and Ron having what Harry never has had/can have, etc.

I agree. I think it is to reflect that although Harry is rich in 
terms of money / fame, and although Ron is often jealous of all that 
Harry has, in Harry's eyes, Ron is really the richer of the two 
because of his family and therefore the number of presents that he 
has (and the quality of the presents too). In my opinion it also 
comes back to one of the main themes of the books, that Love is the 
most important thing somone can have. 
Snos