Thoughts on Ron Weasley

[karenoc1]

No: HPFGUIDX 71873

I've been catching up with some of the recent posts, and I thought I 
needed to get something out....  Basically, I'm kind of concerned 
about perceived weaknesses in Ron; I don't see him as weak at all.  
Is he the weak link that will ultimately betray Harry to Voldemort as 
Peter Pettigrew did to James?  Was he really not good enough to be 
named Prefect?  Etc.  The short answer: no.  Ron is strong, as strong 
as Harry and Hermione; Ron is a leader, as are Harry and Hermione.

When tested, Ron has proven brave and loyal and thoughtful.  For 
example: Beating McGonagall's chess game (SS/PS); helping Harry 
figure out where the Chamber of Secrets was and going in there with 
him; warning Harry about Sirius (the perceived enemy) in the 
Shrieking Shack at the expense of his (Ron's) own safety; helping 
Harry practice for his Tournament tasks; and standing by Harry (and 
standing up for Harry) no matter what in OotP.

Sure Ron is jovial and fun-loving, but he also has a great sense of 
responsibility-- for his family and for his friends.  Personally, I 
feel Ron does indeed have a lot in common with another character in 
the Potter Universe: his father, Arthur Weasley.  Is Arthur weak?  He 
stands up for what he believes, has instilled admirable values in his 
children, and has earned the respect and love of his family and 
friends.  (Even Percy, I'm certain!)  And we have seen time and again 
that Ron respects his father's opinions above all others.  So will 
Ron ultimately turn out to be weak?  Based on the evidence, I don't 
believe so.