[HPforGrownups] Re: Ron and the Mirror of Erised

[Talisman]

No: HPFGUIDX 60492


 > Ron's anger towards Hermione at the Yule Ball was also a display of
 > foolish pride, IMO.

I disagree.  Ron's anger towards Hermione was simple jealousy. 
 Jealously, firstly, because he did not go to the ball with Hermione -- 
I don't think his secondary decision to ask Hermione was really all that 
secondary in his mind.  Next, because she did go with Krum.  I felt as 
if the gaze he gave her were that of  "out of all the people to go with 
besides me, why did she pick Krum!?"  You can see that in his little 
snide comments such as asking Hermione if Krum asked her in the library. 
 Foolish?  Yes, I'll agree.  Pride?  No.  I think this really boils down 
to a simple teenage crush.


 > Ron may be a lot of things, but strong is not one of them. 

Then why do you think Ron is in Gryffindor? Gryffindor is supposed to be 
for people of bravery.  I do agree that we see a rather "wimpy" side of 
Ron, but I honestly think we are underestimating him a bit.  It would 
have been very easy for Ron, after the first year at Hogwarts, to say 
that Harry was a little too "dangerous" and cut his ties with him. 
 However, he has stood by him (aside from the obvious fights that *all* 
best friends have) and I think it does show strength of character.  I 
honestly think that we will soon see the best of Ron, the reason he is 
in Gryffindor, shortly.

Oh BTW, I'm new here:  25, mom, student--hoping to get my PhD. in 
Chemistry.  I live in Northern Arizona, would love for another "zonie" 
to drop me a line.  The only other person in Arizona I know who loves HP 
is my husband! LOL

 
Talisman