Why buy 5 sets of Lockhart's book?

[amycrn4230]

No: HPFGUIDX 113655

 romuluslupin1:

*snip* Why did the Weasleys, who are reputedly so poor, spend so much 
money on 5 sets of Lockhart's books.  

Amy here: 
I guess after the trip to Egypt, my thoughts on the Weasley's are 
that they are not-so-poor, ...they don't have all the gold that 
traditional "pure-blood" families are "supposed" to have, but they 
still have enough to live on... kinda like America's middle 
class...what I mean is,
 1. they did buy all the sets of Lockhart books.
 2. They bought treats for the boys that became prefects.
 3. When Mr. Weasley won the contest, they didn't save for other more 
practical stuff, they took a trip. 
Now I look at this like, they either don't manage their money well, 
or they are just frugal, and don't put much on the need for all new 
stuff.

I consider myself middle class...in this old muggle world...I COULD 
spend my money on designer clothes and such, but...I'd rather look 
for bargains...go to rummage sales, Goodwill, clearance sales, and 
then be able to take a cruise....thats my thoughts anyway...They have 
enough money, just choose how to spend it more wisely. (or not so 
wisely, however you look at it?)

Amy C.