Ron as Prefect Again (Was: CHAPTER DISCUSSION: Chapter 21, The Eye of the Snake

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Shaun Hately wrote:
I think Harry, all things being equal, 
> would have been the better choice - but the reason that didn't 
> happen is explained. I can't see any reason though, why Ron 
> couldn't discharge the duties appropriately. He seems capable to 
> me.
  
I think the answer to why Ron was made prefect lies in the way 
Dumbledore does things.  It's the same reason why Hagrid was made 
CoMC professor, though even the Trio admit (when they take an 
objective view) that Grubbly-Plank is the better teacher:  
Dumbledore needs to give Hagrid a chance because he will learn from 
his teaching failures and eventually develop the self-confidence 
that's needed to fight Voldemort.  Harry doesn't need the experience 
of being a prefect.  Ron does need it, because he has no confidence 
in himself and he needs on-the-job training to develop.  

What Ron's selection does tell us, as I see it, is that behind the 
slacker student there is talent waiting to be tapped.

Debbie