Ron's Courage

[jenny_ravenclaw]

No: HPFGUIDX 58534

 Dave wrote:
> 
> Ron, on the other hand, is much more emotional and much less 
logical.  We see it over and over again - The Devil's Snare is the 
example that immediately comes to mind.  Ron isn't brave, but 
will 'body guard' Harry and Hermione to a fault ("eat slugs" is the 
best example I have right now).  
 
Linda responded:
>    My point is that the Weasley children were raised right. They 
know the difference between what is right and what is easy and will 
make the right choices. IMHO, finding the courage to act upon that 
choice will not be a problem.>

I agree with Dave in that Ron is definitely driven by his emotions.  
At times, it is even quite a problem.  However, I think Linda made 
some excellent points about Ron's bravery.  In fact, I don't think 
the fact that he is emotional has anything to do with his courage.

We all know Ron's first real example of bravery came in SS when he 
was willing to sacrifice himself during the chess game.  Linda 
pointed out another example, when Ron went right in after Harry to 
follow those spiders.  Just because he is terrified of spiders 
doesn't make it any less brave that he chooses to follow them.  Isn't 
that sometimes what bravery is all about - doing the very thing that 
scares you the most?  

--jenny from ravenclaw *********************************************