[HPforGrownups] Re: Harry's Big Money Gift.....(Was: Clues from GoF)

[kae]

No: HPFGUIDX 53195

My take on this is, that Ron would not take the money!  He only allowed
Harry to buy him the set of omnioculars  because he tried to pay Harry back
when the leprechauns threw down gold coins at the Quiditch World Cup:

"something like golden rain seemed to be falling from it
"excellent!" yelled Ron as the shamrock  soared over them,  and heavy gold
coins rained from it, off their heads and seats.  "There you go", Ron yelled
happily, stuffing a fistful of gold coins into Harry's hand, "for the
omnioculars!" ."    

There are several instances in GoF where George and Fred's need for money to start up the joke shop is mentioned.  Harry realized that the only way he could help the Weasleys was to give his winnings to George and Fred with the understanding that they would purchase dress robes for Ron.

Ron hated being poor, and yet, he was proud and wouldn't have taken any
money without wanting to pay  back what he was giving.

Lady Farro