[HPforGrownups] Re: Much Ado About Money (concerning the Weasleys)

[Susanne]

No: HPFGUIDX 59512



Hi,

Saturday, June 07, 2003, 9:37:00 AM, Fred wrote:

> And it would NOT have cost ONE KNUT for 
> her to have removed the fringe and lace from Ron's robe, just a 
> couple of minutes of her time.

I agree.

And I can't understand why so many people expect 14 year
olds to be all mature and perfectly understanding of any
situation, especially one that involves personal
embarrassment.

Notice Harry's feelings in this scene, before he seen his
own robes, anticipating his to look like Ron's:
*********
    "Don't be so silly," said Mrs. Weasley. "You've got to have dress
robes, they're on your list! I got some for Harry too. . . show him,
Harry... ."

    In some trepidation, Harry opened the last parcel on his camp
bed. It wasn't as bad as he had expected, however;...
*********

Why would it be so wrong for Molly to help her son out?
It's not as if Ron constantly asks for things. He knows they
can't afford much.

And it must feel a little hurtful to see Molly's adoration for
Harry in contrast to her treatment of Ron, sometimes, though
Ron hasn't shown any resentment so far.

I'm not sure I could handle it as well as Ron does at his
age.

And I've seen someone mention Ron "insulting" Sirius' gift,
Pig, and how they were expecting Harry to throw it back at
Ron, later.

I'm sure Harry didn't take this insult half as seriously as
some of the readers and he probably has completely forgotten
about it.

Ron is frustrated and angry, understandably, and I'm sure he
loves Pig (who is endearing, but also a bit annoying; almost
a little like Ron ;) ).

Ron seems to be using a well known tactic of putting his own
things down, before someone else can do it, so it will look
as if it doesn't hurt his feelings (or am I the only one,
who has ever used it?).

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