[HPforGrownups] Harry's money (was Ron, Harry, Molly, Money)

[artsylynda at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 59716

All this discussion about Harry helping Ron out financially, or buying him 
treats or presents, is interesting, but it brings up a question I've had since I 
started reading the series.  How does an 11 year old, 12, 13, 14, 15 year 
old, (whichever book we're talking about) who grew up with no money of his own, 
figure out how to manage his money so it will last until he's grown, at least?  
Harry doesn't seem to worry about whether or not he'll have money even the 
next day, but it sure is nice to have it there when he wants to do something 
nice with it, or just buy his school things.  Somebody somewhere should be making 
sure he'll have enough to get through school and a start in life (parent of 
grown children here, glad we had the funds necessary to get them through 
college and on their feet, which is probably why I wonder about how Harry or whoever 
manages his money).  I have often wondered if Gringott's gave him an 
allowance, or who helps Harry manage his money.  Is it invested so it's growing, or 
just sitting in the vault gathering dust, or what?  Any ideas?

Lynda 
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"Don't let  the Muggles get you down." Ron Weasley PoA


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