Why buy Ron Maroon? (Was: Why buy 5 sets of Lockhart's book?

[Sen J]

No: HPFGUIDX 113901

Shaun:
> > Fred & George did protest before finally accepting. IIRC, Harry 
> > threatened to just toss out the winnings if they didn't take it 
and 
> > that's probably what made them take it after all. Better take it 
and 
> > put it to good use rather than just let it go to waste. At 
least... 
> > all of this.. IMHO! =o)
> 
> I don't have my books with me, but I seem to recall in Order of the 
> Phoenix, Fred and George make it clear that they view Harry as an 
> investor - ie, they are treating his money not as a gift or a hand 
> out, but as him investing in their business for a return. As Harry 
> made no such conditions, I think this fits in quite well with the 
> idea that Fred and George are not the type to take a handout.


Sen:

Exactly my point! =o) They view him as an investor. Well, in a way I 
sort of read the "buy Ron some dress robes" as a sort of condition. 
Nothing serious or contractual (is that a word?) I'm willing to bet 
when they can afford to, they'd either pay him back or give Harry 
freebies (for the upcoming war?) like I've seen others post about. I 
don't see the any of the Weasley's as takers or moochers. Ya Ron may 
complain & groan, but 2 things here.. #1- I don't know of any teen 
boy who doesn't complain & groan when their mother tries to pick out 
their clothes and #2- It's going to drive him to succeed in life to 
be able to afford the things he couldn't afford growing up. 

Sen