Ron and Quidditch & Head Boy/Girl

[vmonte]

No: HPFGUIDX 126214


bboyminn:

Way back when I made the original comment about Ron becoming Captain,
I qualified it with a very big /eventually/.

I think we will start out with Harry as Captian, but I speculate that
Harry will find it a very frustrating job. Partly because Harry is
used to acting independantly, that's why he makes a good Seeker, but
only a so-so 'team player'. Also, I suspect JKR has many non-Quidditch
frustrations and distractions lined up for Harry.

In an attempt to help out, Ron will jump in in an atttempt to pick up
the slack. This will lead to a conflict between Harry and Ron over who
is really in charge. Although, unvoiced, Harry will admit that Ron is
pretty good at it. Long story short, /eventually/ Harry will turn the
Captainship over to Ron who will do very well at it.

Remember Ron has a lifetime of following Quidditch, several older
brothers with whom he can practice, and discuss strategy and tactics.
Ron also has 'off field' experience in many positions. So, without a
doubt, Ron is very knowledgable in Quidditch.

Harry on the other hand, doesn't really know Quidditch that well. He
has only experienced it for a few years and only from his single
position as a very independant, not so team oriented, position of 
Seeker.

So, I think, without a doubt given his general popularity, and his
unquestionable skill as a Seeker, Harry will start out as Team
Captain, but /eventually/ that position will be turned over to Ron.

vmonte responds:
I see something like this happening as well.  Harry will become the 
captain, but he will not be good at it--a first for him! (I can 
actually see Harry missing several opportunities of catching the 
snitch because he becomes too focused on watching his players.) Ron, 
on the other hand, will reveal his gift for strategy, and at a 
critical moment (during a game) will take over and turn around the 
Gryffindor's losing streak.  Ginny will be the person that will tell 
Harry that he stinks as a strategist and that Ron should be the 
captain. Harry will have to face the fact that he cannot be good at 
everything. 

Vivian