Umbridge, detention, scars, and plotlines, oh my!.

[Chys Sage Lattes]

No: HPFGUIDX 126072



Lupinlore:


> 
> Good points, Alla.  Without the Mirror I would still have felt the
> prefect subplot to be rather unbelievable, but it would not have
> seemed nearly so contrived and poorly written.  You are right that 
it is the incredibly clumsy foreshadowing in the mirror (if that is
> indeed what it is) that makes the development of Ron seem so 
contrived and manipulative.
> 
> 


How is it clumbsy foreshadowing if he actually gets part of what he 
wants, having earned it himself? (I see nothing wrong with that, no 
matter WHO is involved. Isn't the point of foreshadowing to show 
something that could potentially happen? Just because it's something 
the character desires doesn't make it any less of an achievable goal.)

I don't think people give Ron enough credit. He falls to the 
background as not being as good as the other characters because Harry 
is the main focus, he's puffed up and more important and seems to 
make the others around him pale in comparison, what with the plot 
revolving around him. 

Hermione is always there to keep them going with her quick knowledge 
in tight spots, but I do think Ron is one of the most important of 
the supporting cast. Hermione reminds me of a Mary-Sue or self-
insert, like it's the author's personal reaction going on and thus 
the character is automatically more important, even if it's not 
openly stated as such.

Ron's a good character that plays a nescessary role. Ron's the 
reason, aside from mild animosity for Draco and the reputation of 
Sl., that Harry Chose to be in a different house from Draco- because 
Ron befriended Harry on the train and I do think that contrast had 
added to his decision, seeing one kind of person (mediocre Ron) 
compared to another (haughty Draco). 

Ron's usually there when Harry really needed him. Like Harry he might 
not have the best grades but then, who knows? It's not really 
mentioned. I think the Prefect position is chosen more 
for 'character' and it's like a popularity contest when students are 
involved, too. (Why did I suddenly think of Prom King and Queen?)They 
need to have authority, and perhaps Ron would build more as time went 
on, who knows what the plan was supposedly in DD's manipulative mind, 
but he represents Potential for something better.  Ron is well 
rounded and usually likeable, definitely something to work off of. 

As well, Draco is a person everyone would listen to. He's probably 
academically stable, too. Some people wonder why he got to be 
prefect. I say, why not? He probably earned it as much as Ron did.


Chys