Ron as Head Boy? Was:CHAPTER DISCUSSION: Chapter 9, The Woes

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> Carol
> Back to the original question: Isn't Head Boy primarily an academic
> honor? If so, it's unlikely that Harry or Ron will be Head Boy 
because
> neither of them makes high marks in every subject (or puts in eight 
to
> ten hours a day studying for exams like Ernie MacMillan)--even with
> the twins out of the way.
 

Mandy here:
No it is not an academic honor.  It is very different from the 
American Valedictorian.

It has to do with leadership primarily with sport achievement, 
grades, popularity coming after, not in that order.  

So Hermione is most definitely Head Girl material so is Harry. Ron is 
not now, but might become a candidate later, he still has a year to 
prove himself a leader.  Personally I think he would make a good Head 
Boy if he learns to not only lead but to listen, as well.  Ron is 
often oblivious to those around him including his good friend and 
crush, Hermione.  A common trait of being the youngest, and of 5 
older brothers as well!  He is used to fending for only for himself 
with his bother taking care of themselves.  Ron has never had to 
think too much or worry about others until he hit Hogwarts. Once he 
become sympathetic to the needs of others, he'll be a great Head boy.


Mandy