Ron and Pig

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No: HPFGUIDX 59521

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "serenadust" <jmmears at c...> 
wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, Susanne <siskiou at e...> wrote:
> 
> <snip>
> > 
> > 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?).
> 
> This is a very astute observation, Susanne, and I think you're 
right 
> about why Ron does this (no, you *certainly* aren't the only one 
who 
> has ever used it!).
> 
Hi
I re-read GoF just to see exactly how and where Ron whines about Pig 
(the lengths i go to for this boy!)
The first time we see Ron and Pig together he tells Harry
'He (Pig) annoys Eroll and Hermes, he annoys me too'
Harry knew better than to take Ron seriously. Ron had always 
complained about Scabbers but had been genuinely upset when he 
disappeared. (paraphrased)
Seems Harry knows that Ron's whining is more of a way of showing 
affection, and he knows his friend doesn't he?
 
Shaggy (who would love to know what C.R.A.B stands for)