Money Issues

[greatlit2003]

No: HPFGUIDX 58928

Are Lupin's clothes and suitcase tattered because he rips them apart 
each month, or because he cannot afford to buy new things since he 
cannot find employment?

Why did Sirius have so much money in his vault that he can afford to 
buy the Firebolt for Harry? Somewhere is PoA, Harry thinks that 
buying that broom will essentially empty his vault, so he refrains 
from purchasing it. Sirius has not worked for 12 years. Like James 
Potter, did he too come from a rich family? 

Why does Percy have brand-new dress robes for the Yule Ball? Because 
he is earning money? Why can't he buy stuff for his siblings?

This issue has bothered me for a LONG time: Why doesn't Mrs. Weasley 
work outside of the home? No offense meant to homemakers, but since 
she is a witch, and we saw in GoF how easy it was for her to prepare 
dinner and clean up, she probably doesn't do much around the house. 
Just waves her wand, and the dishes are cleaned and dinner is set 
for two. The kids are all away from home 10 months out of the year.

I apologize if these issues have been discussed before.

greatlit2003