[HPforGrownups] Re: The Purpose of the Weasleys (was; Saving every Sickle)

[Ladi lyndi]

No: HPFGUIDX 59301


--- Jesta wrote:
> My one thought is that their financial
> priorities do seem to be a little 
> skewed - the vacation to Egypt hit me wrong, as
> it did many others, when 
> there were problems buying robes and paying
> tuition.  But it might be that 
> the Weasley parents saw it as important to have
> everyone together and see 
> Bill - moreover, and we mustn't forget this as
> the overarching concern, it 
> was a plot device plain and simple for Sirius
> to see a photograph showing 
> Pettigrew.

Lynn:

It's funny, I didn't think it strange that the
Weasleys would take the kids to Egypt.  I grew up
in much the same circumstance, food on the table,
second-hand everything.  The big difference is we
didn't have pocket money, we had to save any
money we received from Christmas, birthdays or
the paper route if we wanted any pocket money. 
Yes, I remember those times I wished I had
something new but, what I remember most was the
trips we used to take, going to camp in the
summer, etc.  It is hard when a child goes
through it but I think in the long run, the most
vivid memories will be the family times together
and the bonding that could take place during
those times.

Besides, even when kids get something new,
there's always someone out there who will point
out that it's the wrong brand or bought from the
wrong store, etc.  There's always someone who has
something better.  Ron sees what Harry has now at
school but apparently has forgotten that Harry
grew up with even less than Ron has had.

My big problem with the Weasleys was how they
treated Percy when he became a prefect.  New
robes and an owl?  For a family in their
financial position, that seems a bit excessive
particularly when there are other important
things that should be considered.  Ron should
have had a new wand rather than Charlie's old one
given the importance of a person's wand.  I
understand Molly's desire to reward her child for
living up to expectations but it appears to have
been at the expense of the other kids.

Lynn



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