HBP & the Weasleys

[pippin_999]

No: HPFGUIDX 105349

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, Bill <plinker at y...> 
wrote:
> If the Weasleys are the true heirs, wouldn't the oldest son be 
the one in line, instead of Ron or even Percy ?
> 

It's a fine old fairy tale tradition that the youngest prince, 
previously overshadowed by his brothers, is the one to save the 
kingdom and inherit the throne after his brothers have all failed. 

There are also cultures, such as the Amish, in which the 
youngest son inherits the land. 

Pippin