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

[Ladi lyndi]

No: HPFGUIDX 59630


--- Sherrie wrote:
> Which brings up the interesting question - will
> Ron find out the source of 
> his brothers' new-found "wealth"?  And if so,
> what will his reaction be?


Lynn:

That is an interesting question.  We have already
seen Ron's reaction to Harry being given the MM
by Fred and George.  He wasn't happy the map
hadn't been given to him since they are his
brothers.  Now, how will he feel if and when he
finds out Harry gave those winnings to the twins
rather than to him, Harry's best friend?  Ron did
hear that Harry tried to give the money to Molly
and she refused it.  I wonder if Ron was
thinking, offer it to me, offer it to me or if he
would have had the same reaction as Molly.  After
all, the twins didn't want to accept the money at
first and, I think, it was only when they
realized he was serious about not wanting the
money that they accepted it.  I also think they
will view the money as investment capital rather
than a gift.

I suppose the twins could lie and say that Bagman
fnially paid up but I would assume they would
hide it from the entire family just so their mom
wouldn't confiscate the money.  On the other
hand, at this point they are 17, the legal age
for wizards, so they no longer have to practice
magic in private.  At this stage it may be
expected that they start having some independence
that may not be open to Ron yet.  And, again,
they could declare that someone had invested in
their store and say it was a silent partner, not
giving up the name.

I also wonder just how the twins will give the
dress robes to Ron.  What will they say,
particularly if they don't bother getting new
dress robes for themselves?

I do think that Harry is well aware of the pride
factor when it comes to money and the Weasleys. 
Canon says that Harry would gladly share his
money with Weasleys but he knew they wouldn't
accept it, proven when Molly declines the
winnings.  Things he may want to do for Ron,
remembering his own needs while with the
Dursleys, he doesn't do because of this.  I think
we see in his request to the twins to use part of
the money to buy Ron new dress robes that when he
finds an avenue to provide without hurting pride,
he will take the opportunity.

Lynn


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