Saving every sickle (was: Percy and the Weasleys' finances)

[jdr0918]

No: HPFGUIDX 59189

<<hieya at h... writes: Perhaps the Weasleys expect their children to 
intuitively understand that they don't value money. But kids should 
not be expected to just understand that their parents are acting in 
their best interest. Ron certainly doesn't understand. All he knows 
is that he has to wear girly dress robes....>>>

The Sergeant Majorette says:
I agree with those who applaud the Weasleys' no-nonsense (and very 
British) approach to their circumstances, but I think there is a very 
simple and pragmatic reason for the continued emphasis on Ron's 
feelings on this matter. I believe he is being set up for a major 
story arc. After all, the main theme of OoP is the "choice between 
what is easy and what is right". Otherwise, why our Ron's continual 
and unattractive whining ("why is everything I own rubbish?")?

JDR (who never bought a new textbook in her life when a used one was 
available, even when someone else was picking up the tab -- willful 
waste makes woeful want!)