The next Peter Pettigrew

[greatelderone]

No: HPFGUIDX 71724

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "grindieloe" <andie at k...> wrote:

> he takes Harry's side many times 
> when Hermione is trying to get Harry to do/not do something.  
>

But have you noticed that most of the things that Hermione wants him 
to do are for his own benefit like learning Occlumency and seeing if 
Sirius is home or not when he receives the vision. If Harry had 
actually listened to Hermione about the Occlumency then Sirius would 
not have died since he wouldn't have fallen into Voldemort's trap. 

However Ron on the other hand just tries to placate Harry and acts 
more like a syncophant while Hermione acts in Harry's best interests 
like a true best friend despite the fact that Harry screams at her.
 
>In OoP, 
> I see Ron maturing a lot compared to his previous self. 

Maturing? He was still making fun of Hermione and SPEW and showing 
his childish jealousy for "Vicky" while using hermione like a walking 
cheat sheet. Also he called the first years midgets and had thoughts 
about abusing his prefect powers and buying firewhiskey. 

Furthermore he actually let the Slytherins and their Weasley is Our 
King get to him which effected his performance. So in comparison to 
Harry, Hermione and Neville I think Ron has a LONG way to go if he 
wants to catch up to them.