[HPforGrownups] Harry's big money gift

[Carrie S]

No: HPFGUIDX 53211

Felinia wrote: 

I guess I'm kind of alone in this, but I really think JKR is making too much 
of the money thing and Ron.  All I can think of is that she must be doing it 
to make a point later in the books - that maybe it is in fact going to turn 
out to be Ron's "Achilles Heel", as it were.  

<snip>  and.....

What puzzles me is why Harry doesn't just do things like make an anonymous 
deposit in the Weasley account.......


Carrie (me): 

I think along these same lines too. 

I understand that Harry just wants to be rid of the money. It's a touchy subject with Ron now so maybe he doesn't want to ask him...and he doesn't want to hold onto to the money until there is a better time. 

Harry has recieved anonymous presents before. He should be able to think about doing this for Ron or the Weasley family. Or even trying to make a deposit to thier vault. But he doesn't do any of this. He just gives it to his best friend's brothers. Yeah, maybe Ron would have been mad if Harry had tried to give it to him...but Harry could have just asked. "Ron, how do I get rid of this money?" It allows Ron to say "I'll take it" or help Harry get rid of it. I doubt Ron would say "Let's give it to Fred and George!"

It's a basic character difference in the two. Ron wants to be included. He wants to help his friends with problems, even if he is in danger. Ron wants to feel important. Harry is independant and doesn't seek out attention, advice or help.  He's a protector. Ron interprets this as being left out.   

How does the Money affect Ron when he finds out about it though? Will Ron just not care? Will the twins be able to hide the money? I am sure it will be suspicious when they give him new robes and whatever else. Will he be jealous of the twins money before he finds out Harry gave it to them? Maybe he never will and this is just a way for JKR to get money to the twins so they can invent something for the next book. 

=)         Carrie 





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